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Businesses

Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.

About this measure

Source: Counts of Australian Businesses & Building Approvals (Australian Bureau of Statistics), 2025, CC BY 4.0. Explore the map below for local values.

Explore on the map

See how businesses varies across Australia.

By statistical area 2 (sa2) By council (lga)

Highest areas

SA2 areas with the highest businesses (latest data).

  1. Sydney (North) - Millers Point 43,144
  2. Melbourne CBD - West 16,010
  3. Adelaide 11,329
  4. Perth (West) - Northbridge 11,096
  5. Brisbane City 10,902
  6. Sydney (South) - Haymarket 9,009

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Frequently asked questions

How is Businesses measured?

Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025. It is a count, so larger areas naturally record larger totals — compare it against population or area for a fair read.

How does Businesses vary across Australia?

Across the 2,461 SA2 areas with data, Businesses ranges from 0 to 43,144, with a typical (median) area at 900. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Where can I see Businesses for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Businesses down to statistical area 2 (sa2) and council (lga) level, or search any suburb, postcode or council area to see its value in context against state and national figures.

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2025). Businesses [Counts of Australian Businesses & Building Approvals]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/business-count