Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2016-2031)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 2.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $2.0bn in 2026.
Trends and Insights
Technological leaps are fuelling appliance upgrades over repairs
- Technological advancements in home appliances have accelerated over the past five years, with manufacturers introducing new features in connectivity, on-device AI and energy-efficient hardware. Modern appliances, from TVs to washing machines, offer functionality far beyond their original designs, often controllable via smartphones, enhancing convenience. Technological innovation is increasingly shaping consumer needs, with marketing and novelty often persuading buyers to adopt features they hadn’t previously considered necessary and may not truly require.
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Industry outlook (2026-2031)
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Technological developments will force service providers to adapt
- Smart domestic appliances are becoming increasingly advanced as technology becomes more integrated into consumers’ everyday lifestyles. Major brands are building connected ecosystems that link multiple household appliances through a single platform, streamlining control and improving energy efficiency. Samsung’s AI Home, for example, connects fridges, ovens, washing machines and other devices through its SmartThings system, offering predictive maintenance, energy optimisation and automated task management. These features are reshaping how consumers operate and maintain appliances throughout their life cycle.
Biggest companies in the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance in Australia
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There are no companies that hold a market share exceeding 5% in the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance in Australia industry.
Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Refrigerator repairs and maintenance services, Laundry appliance repairs and maintenance and Oven and stove repairs. Refrigerator repairs and maintenance services is the largest segment of the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance in Australia.
Trends and Insights
Demand for refrigerator repair and maintenance services has dropped as energy-efficient models attract consumers
- Refrigerator repair and maintenance services comprise the largest market for the industry, as most households own at least one refrigerator.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance industry repair and maintain household electrical, electronic and gas appliances. These appliances include domestic air conditioners, electrical heating equipment, stoves, televisions and washing machines. Repairs and maintenance that manufacturers, wholesalers or local branches of foreign manufacturers carry out under warranty are not included in the industry.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance industry in Australia include Refrigerator repairs and maintenance services, Laundry appliance repairs and maintenance, Oven and stove repairs, Television and stereo repairs, Air conditioning repairs and maintenance , DVD and Blu-ray player repair and Microwave oven repair.Companies
Companies covered in the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance industry in Australia include .Purchase this report to view all major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance industry in Australia include deflation, energy ratings and whitegoods.Industry Code
ANZSIC 9421 - Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance in Australia
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Rapid advancements in technology have threatened service providers, as many consumers have preferred to upgrade to new appliances rather than repair old ones. Nonetheless, th...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Employees, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Businesses, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Profit, including historical (2016-2026)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Rising energy costs and enhanced features have prompted consumers to buy energy-efficient refrigerators instead of repairing existing models. Rising consumer spending and str...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2026
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2026
- Major market segmentation in 2026
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Victoria’s high population density encourages growth in the number of appliance repair businesses in the state. The concentration of households in urban areas supports strong...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2026
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2026
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2026
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Asia Pacific, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Intensifying competition is giving consumers ample choice while pushing companies to provide competitive pricing and improve their service quality. Extensive warranties and c...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2021-2026
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
There are no companies that hold a market share exceeding 5% in the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance in Australia industry.
Analyst insights
The industry lacks major companies because of its fragmented nature and diverse services. Different appliances require specific skills and expertise, making it challenging fo...
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The Electrical Safety Act 2002 is an Australian law that stipulates that anyone conducting electrical work must hold a valid license. This protects both professionals and pro...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
A decline in metal prices has pulled back industry purchase costs. Improved international supply conditions have eased metal prices, helping lower the costs for semiconductor...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Employee (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Employees per Establishment (2016-2031)
- Employees per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Average Wage (2016-2031)
- Wages/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- IVA/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Imports/Demand (2016-2031)
- Exports/Revenue (2016-2031)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2016-2031)
- IVA (2016-2031)
- Establishments (2016-2031)
- Enterprises (2016-2031)
- Employment (2016-2031)
- Exports (2016-2031)
- Imports (2016-2031)
- Wages (2016-2031)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance industry in Australia in 2026?
The market size of the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance industry in Australia is $2.0bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance industry in Australia in 2026?
There are 2,348 businesses in the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance industry in Australia, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.8 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance industry in Australia?
The Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance industry in Australia is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance industry in Australia?
The Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance industry in Australia is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance industry in Australia grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance industry in Australia has been declining at a CAGR of 2.5 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance industry in Australia over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance industry in Australia is expected to decline.
What does the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance industry in Australia include?
Refrigerator repairs and maintenance services and Laundry appliance repairs and maintenance are part of the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance industry in Australia.
How competitive is the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance industry in Australia?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance industry in Australia.
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