How many companies are there in Australia? (2026 data)

May 29, 2026 · OneFirmIntel

OneFirmIntel records 20,202,502 Australian ABNs, but the active, established core is far smaller, which is exactly what the quality-tier breakdown shows.

How many companies are in Australia?

OneFirmIntel indexes 20,202,502 Australian ABNs from government-sourced records, graded into quality tiers.

Roughly 5,897,699 are ★★ Established and about 3,106,113 are ★ New entrants, with 29,353 stock-exchange-listed (★★★). A large share, 11,169,337, are inactive and shown separately.

The biggest Australian sectors by company count

Construction leads the tracked Australian sectors with 37,591 companies, ahead of trading (25,970), transport (20,942), food & beverage (11,298) and logistics (9,468). Pharmaceuticals records 6,221.

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FAQ

How many companies are registered in Australia?

OneFirmIntel lists 20,202,502 Australian ABNs from government-sourced records, graded into quality tiers.

How many active companies are in Australia?

The active universe (★★★ Listed + ★★ Established + ★ New entrant) is roughly 9 million; inactive ABNs are counted separately.

What is the biggest industry in Australia by company count?

Construction is the largest tracked sector, with 37,591 companies, ahead of trading and transport.