Skills Outlook - Sectors in focus

South Australia’s growing population and business investment will continue to drive demand for new housing, commercial facilities and public infrastructure.

The South Australian government has set the goal of the South Australian defence industry being ‘recognised as an international leader in the defence and space industries’ by 2035.

South Australia’s Early Learning Strategy 2021 to 2031: All young children thriving and learning is well underway and includes a significant investment into South Australia’s preschool system of $35.1 million.

The health, aged care and social assistance services contributed $12.8 billion to the South Australian economy and employed around 160,000 people.

South Australia is experiencing substantial growth in its technology workforce – the second highest in the nation at 15% between 2021 and 2022.

This sector includes a broad range of businesses engaged in a wide variety of activities including food production, metal fabrication, energy production and electronic equipment.

South Australia is a destination for great food and wine, year-round events and festivals, from headline sporting events to world-class art and music festivals, and unique regional and immersive visitor experiences.

The resources sector in South Australia is involved in exploring, mining, producing, and distributing world-class mineral and petroleum revenues.