Spring 2025: The Top 3 Trade Industries Booming Across SA, ACT, NSW, QLD & VIC
Spring: The Construction Industry’s Peak Season
As the weather warms across South Australia, the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria, the construction and trades sectors are hitting full stride. With winter delays clearing and consumer demand rebounding, spring offers the strongest job and hiring opportunities of the year.
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) reports that Australia still needs around 83,000 extra skilled tradespeople to meet home-building targets. Combined with steady demand in renovations and solar infrastructure, it’s shaping up to be a busy season across every state.
- Landscaping & Outdoor Construction
Demand: High | Average Salary: $70K–$90K
From Adelaide’s green precincts to Brisbane’s new estates, spring conditions are ideal for outdoor construction. Sustainable landscaping, smart irrigation, and drought-tolerant designs are leading the way.
Hot spots: Western Sydney, Ipswich, Northern SA, ACT public-sector projects.
Top roles: Landscapers, Irrigation Technicians, Pavers, Horticulturalists.
- Roofing & External Building Services
Demand: Very High | Average Salary: $75K–$100K+
With solar uptake surging in QLD and SA and storm recovery in VIC and NSW, roofers and facade specialists are in short supply. Dual-skilled trades (roofing + solar) can command premium rates this spring.
Hot spots: Brisbane Southside, Central Coast NSW, Melbourne West, Adelaide Hills.
Top roles: Roof Tilers, Roof Plumbers, Gutter Installers, Solar Roof Technicians.
- Residential Building & Renovations
Demand: Very High | Average Salary: $80K–$110K
Renovation activity is booming across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, with strong momentum in retrofit and green-upgrade projects. Regional hubs in SA and ACT are also driving consistent work for multi-trade builders.
Hot spots: Greater Sydney, Melbourne’s outer suburbs, Sunshine Coast, Canberra.
Top roles: Carpenters, Bricklayers, Plasterers, Site Supervisors.
Spring 2025 Construction Snapshot
- Construction output to grow 1.9% through FY25-26 (ACIF).
- Trades wages up 5.5%, outpacing general wage growth (Treasury 2025).
- Regional demand remains strongest outside capital CBDs.
Don’t Miss the 2025 Construction Boom
For Jobseekers: Refresh your certifications, promote specialised skills, and contact a recruiter early.
For Employers: Start hiring now: the earlier your secure talent, the better your project outcomes and retention.
Spring waits for no one. Make 2025 your strongest season yet.