The Australia private equity market size reached USD 22.0 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 48.5 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.20% during 2025-2033. The increasing demand for buyout funds, venture capital, and infrastructure investments, with key players expanding their portfolios, showing promising prospects across diverse sectors, including real estate and technology are expanding the Australia private equity 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 22.0 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 48.5 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 8.20% |
Rising Investments in Venture Capital and Buyouts Driving Growth
The Australia private equity market is witnessing an increase in venture capital and buyout investments, driven by increased interest in high-growth startups and established businesses with strong expansion potential. For instance, I Squared Capital, a worldwide infrastructure investment company, stated on March 30, 2025, that Rest, one of Australia's biggest profit-to-member superannuation funds, has committed USD 300 Million. About 2 million members are served by Rest, which manages about USD 59.52 Billion. This investment focuses on areas including digital infrastructure, transportation, and renewable energy with the goal of offering flexible financial solutions to vital infrastructure assets globally. Investors are focusing on technology-driven enterprises, fintech, healthcare, and renewable energy sectors, fueling the overall Australia private equity market growth. The growing availability of capital from institutional investors, superannuation funds, and family offices has further enhanced deal activity. Additionally, regulatory support and government-backed initiatives promoting innovation and entrepreneurship have made Australia a preferred destination for private equity investments. The strong performance of private equity-backed firms, with higher returns compared to public markets, is attracting more investors. As a result, the market is experiencing increased competition among firms seeking lucrative deals, leading to higher valuations and strategic acquisitions.
Infrastructure and Real Estate Funds Gaining Traction Amid Economic Growth
The market is experiencing significant growth in infrastructure and real estate investments, driven by strong economic expansion and urban development projects. For instance, on December 13, 2024, two industry superannuation-owned companies merged when premier Australian property funds manager ISPT joined worldwide private markets manager IFM Investors. In order to increase customer value and quicken growth strategies, this strategic integration attempts to bring together their skills, expertise, and experience. In addition to joining IFM's Global Strategy Team, Chris Chapple, the former CEO of ISPT, has been named IFM Investors' Global Head of Real Estate. Private equity firms are increasingly targeting large-scale infrastructure projects, including transportation, energy, and telecommunications, to capitalize on long-term returns. The real estate sector is also benefiting from strong demand for commercial and residential properties, supported by population growth and urbanization. Rising foreign direct investment and government-backed infrastructure initiatives have further boosted capital inflows. Additionally, the adoption of sustainable and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investment strategies is influencing private equity firms to prioritize eco-friendly real estate and infrastructure projects, which is positively impacting Australia private equity market outlook. With the Australian economy maintaining stability and offering attractive investment opportunities, private equity firms are expected to expand their portfolios in these sectors, contributing to sustained market growth.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on fund type.
Fund Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the fund type. This includes buyout, venture capital (vcs), real estate, infrastructure, 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 | Billion 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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Fund Types Covered | Buyout, Venture Capital (VCs), Real Estate, Infrastructure, 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) |