Industry Benchmarks
Real-time Australian statistics on workforce performance, wellbeing, and compliance enhanced with Everperform's proprietary analytics.
Everperform EP Score
Real-time workforce intelligence from hub.everperform.com
Overall EP Score
71.75
+0.29% YoY
Productivity
72.8
Wellbeing
69.5
Relationships
72.4
Fulfilment
+0.12%
Flow
+0.08%
Connection
+0.19%
Capacity
-0.08%
Growth
+0.56%
Mindset
+0.06%
Energy
+0.28%
Australian Workforce Statistics
Official data from Australian government sources, updated 2024
Labour Productivity
Largest decline on record
Source: Productivity Commission
20-Year Average Growth
Long-term productivity growth rate
Source: Productivity Commission
Hours Worked Change
51 minutes less per worker
Source: ABS
Employment Growth
Despite productivity decline
Source: ABS
Industry Risk Profile
Fatality rates and serious claims by industry sector (2024)
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
27
9.2/100k
Transport, Postal & Warehousing
51
3.8/100k
Construction
45
3.2/100k
Manufacturing
15
1.5/100k
Healthcare & Social Assistance
8
0.4/100k
57.4% of mental health claims are directly linked to workplace bullying, harassment, and excessive work pressure.
Everperform Trend Insights
AI-powered analysis combining Australian statistics with Everperform data
Australia recorded its largest productivity decline (-3.7%) in 2022-23. The capital-labour ratio fell 4.9% as employers failed to invest in tools and resources to support workforce growth.
Recommendation: Focus on technology adoption, upskilling programs, and workflow optimization to reverse the trend.
Mental health claims increased 161% over the past decade and now represent the costliest category of workplace injury. Claims take 5x longer to resolve and cost 4x more than physical injuries.
Recommendation: Implement proactive psychosocial risk management, leadership training, and employee assistance programs.
Everperform data shows wellbeing scores trending upward (+0.74% YoY) as organizations invest in mental health initiatives and flexible work arrangements.
Recommendation: Continue wellbeing investments. Focus on Energy (67.77) and Mindset (69.72) as areas for improvement.
42% of all worker fatalities in 2024 involved vehicles. Transport, construction, and agriculture account for 62% of all workplace deaths.
Recommendation: Strengthen vehicle safety protocols, driver training, and fatigue management systems.
Summary: The State of Australian Workplaces
Performance Crisis
Labour productivity fell 3.7% in 2022-23, the largest decline on record. Workers are putting in more hours but generating less output, partly due to underinvestment in capital and rapid growth in less productive sectors.
Wellbeing Emergency
Mental health claims have surged 161% over 10 years. These claims take 5x longer to resolve and cost 4x more than physical injuries. 38% of workers are at high mental health risk.
Economic Impact
Workplace injuries cost Australia $28.6B annually. Eliminating these would create 185,500 jobs and increase wages by 1.3%. Proactive investment in safety pays significant dividends.