Private Investment in New Capital and Projected Spending, Australia, December 2025

Key Highlights of New Capital Expenditure

• Overall new capital spending increased by 0.4%.
• Investment in buildings and structures climbed by 2.3%.
• Spending on equipment, plant, and machinery declined by 1.7%.
• The initial forecast for 2026-27 stands at $158.4 billion, representing a 7.3% rise compared to the first estimate for 2025-26.

Detailed Expenditure Insights

• Total New Capital Expenditure:
  • Trend estimate shows a 2.8% increase.
  • Seasonally adjusted figure reflects a 0.4% rise.
• Buildings and Structures:
  • Trend estimate up by 1.7%.
  • Seasonally adjusted estimate up by 2.3%.
• Equipment, Plant, and Machinery:
  • Expenditure in this category saw a decrease of 1.7%.