The Australia 5G chipset market size reached USD 561.6 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 927.3 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3% during 2025-2033. Growing 5G infrastructure investment, rising demand for low-latency connectivity, government spectrum support, increasing smartphone penetration, rural fixed wireless deployment, private network development, artificial intelligence (AI) enabled edge computing, and strong research and development (R&D) collaboration are factors fostering the Australia 5G chipset market share.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024 |
Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 561.6 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 927.3 Million |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 5.3% |
Investment in Mobile Network Infrastructure
Australia’s 5G chipset market is significantly influenced by sustained investment from major telecom providers such as Telstra, Optus, and TPG Telecom. These companies are actively expanding their 5G infrastructure across metropolitan hubs as well as regional areas, aiming to deliver broader and faster coverage. For instance, in 2025, Telstra announced investing USD 800 million in AI-driven upgrades and is preparing for future 6G integration. This widespread deployment requires a substantial volume of 5G chipsets to support base stations, routers, and mobile devices. As infrastructure scales up, chipset manufacturers are benefiting from increased demand for hardware optimized for advanced connectivity, low power consumption, and thermal efficiency. Besides this, the strong infrastructure backbone is enabling faster adoption of 5G-enabled devices and positioning Australia as a forward-moving market in the global 5G ecosystem, attracting chipset developers looking to test and commercialize cutting-edge products in a well-regulated and innovation-friendly environment.
Surging Demand for Low-Latency, High-Speed Connectivity
The rising demand for low-latency and high-speed wireless connectivity is driving the Australia’s 5G chipset market growth. Businesses across sectors are increasingly reliant on real-time data transmission to support use cases such as remote industrial monitoring, autonomous vehicle operations, telemedicine, and advanced manufacturing. These applications require chipsets capable of delivering sub-10ms latency and robust throughput, which legacy fourth-generation (4G) solutions cannot consistently provide. In line with this, chipset vendors are engineering compact, energy-efficient solutions optimized for both consumer and enterprise use cases, which is supporting the market growth. This evolving requirement is accelerating product development and supply chain activity in Australia, reinforcing the country’s position as a competitive destination for next-gen connectivity solutions and bolstering demand for advanced chipsets tailored for high-performance wireless communication.
Government Support and Regulatory Initiatives
Australian government support through spectrum allocation and streamlined regulatory frameworks has been pivotal in accelerating the country’s 5G adoption, indirectly boosting the demand for 5G chipsets. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has facilitated timely auctions for key 5G frequency bands, including the 26 GHz and 3.6 GHz bands, enabling telecom operators to plan and execute large-scale rollouts. Additionally, policies emphasizing technology neutrality and open competition have lowered market entry barriers, creating a favorable environment for global chipset makers and local innovators alike. Public sector involvement in funding pilot projects, digital infrastructure initiatives, and regional broadband expansion has further stimulated demand for diverse chipset applications, ranging from network access equipment to consumer-grade mobile devices, which is creating a positive market outlook.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on chipset type, operational frequency, and end user.
Chipset Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the chipset type. This includes application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC), radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), millimeter wave technology chips, and field-programmable gate array (FPGA).
Operational Frequency Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the operational frequency have also been provided in the report. This includes sub 6 GHz, between 26 and 39 GHz, and above 39 GHz.
End User Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user. This includes consumer electronics, industrial automation, automotive and transportation, energy and utilities, healthcare, retail, and others.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania, Queensland, Northern Territory & Southern Australia, and Western Australia.
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD |
Scope of the Report | Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Chipset Types Covered | Application-specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC), Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC), Millimeter Wave Technology Chips, Field-programmable Gate Array (FPGA) |
Operational Frequencies Covered | Sub 6 GHz, Between 26 and 39 GHz, Above 39 GHz |
End Users Covered | Consumer Electronics, Industrial Automation, Automotive and Transportation, Energy and Utilities, Healthcare, Retail, Others |
Regions Covered | Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania, Queensland, Northern Territory & Southern Australia, Western Australia |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
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