SA’s Economy
The Department for Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy provides a regular update of South Australia’s current economic performance. The most recent overview can be accessed here:
South Australia - At a glance
In South Australia, you’ll find major projects worth more than $109 billion creating investment and jobs and stimulating local industries and business.
The State's Economic Development Board has noted that with the size and scale of major projects currently underway, SA has strong prospects of outperforming the national economy over the next decade.
This an economy in transition - evolving from its traditional manufacturing and agricultural base to include new, advanced industries and knowledge-intensive services.
Expansion in mining, defence and education and the emergence of clean and renewable technologies are positioning South Australia for a prosperous future.
The AAA credit rating from Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s has been maintained for more than five years and provides a platform for record levels of employment and population growth.
A complete overview of South Australia's economy and key industry sectors is available in the South Australia: A brilliant blend publication.
