INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
THE AUSTRALIAN FURNISHING INDUSTRY Contributing to a Vibrant Economy Australia's furnishing industry is a major contributor to the economic wealth of the Australian economy. In 2002/2003 approximately 15,000 firms directly employed 94,000 workers comprised of 60,588 jobs in manufacturing and a further 32,400 in associated roles and manufacturing output exceeded $9.5 billion. The three main sectors of the industry are residential furniture/furnishings, commercial (office or corporate) and hospitality (hotels, motels, resorts, etc). Residential makes up about two thirds of production output.
Industry Structure Industry employment is spread across many sectors reflecting the diverse nature of the industry and a broad product range.
|
Sector Description
|
No. Employed |
| Core Manufacturing |
60,588 |
| Curtain Making / Installation |
13,220 |
| Glass / Glazing |
9,800 |
| Carpet Laying / Blinds Installation |
5,600 |
| Lamps / Lampshades |
3,800 |
| Total |
92,988 |
Industry Employment in Core Manufacturing Sectors
| ANZSIC CODE |
Sector Description |
No. Employed |
| 2211 |
Made up Textile product Manufacturing |
3,090 |
| 2323 |
Wood structural component manufacturing |
6,660 |
| 2329 |
Wood product manufacturing |
618 |
| 2769 |
Fabricated metal product |
9,694 |
| SUBTOTAL |
|
20,062 |
| 2921 |
Wooden furn' and upholstered seat manu' |
27,083 |
| 2922 |
Sheet metal furniture |
3,419 |
| 2923 |
Mattress manufacturing |
2,729 |
| 2929 |
Furniture manufacturing |
7,295 |
| SUBTOTAL |
|
40,526 |
| TOTAL |
|
60,588 |