Statistics

Engineers Australia produces a range of statistical resources to inform policy development.

The engineering profession - a statistical overview

This compendium of statistics and analysis is the most comprehensive of its kind for the engineering profession. It is a great resource for policy makers across portfolios, especially when a deep understanding of engineering workforce trends is required. Download the 14th edition (2019) here (pdf, 4.3MB).

Engineering vacancies analysis

This report examines the engineering labour market in Australia by analysing trends in engineering internet vacancies.

Download the most recent edition, Australian Engineering Employment Vacancies – July to December 2021.

Australia's next generation of engineers: university statistics for engineering

This report analyses applications, offers and acceptances of places in university entry level engineering courses from 2001 to 2018. You can download the report here (pdf, 19.6MB).

Australia’s engineering capability

How the last ten years will influence the future. Read the full report

Engineers and industry

A decade of change. Read the full report