Australia 5G Infrastructure Market (2025-2031) | Outlook, Industry, Forecast, Trends, Analysis, Value, Size, Revenue, Growth, Share & Companies

Market Forecast By Communication Infrastructure (Small Cell, Macro Cell), By Core Network (Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV)), By Network Architecture (5G NR Non-Standalone (LTE Combined), 5G Standalone (NR + Core)), By Operational Frequency (Sub 6 GHz, Above 6 GHz), By End User (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Government) And Competitive Landscape

Product Code: ETC4462176 Publication Date: Jul 2024 Updated Date: Aug 2025 Product Type: Report
Publisher: 6Wresearch No. of Pages: 85 No. of Figures: 45 No. of Tables: 25

Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Highlights

Report Name Australia 5G Infrastructure Market
Forecast period 2025-2031
CAGR 3.2%
Growing Sector Healthcare 

Topics Covered in the Australia 5G Infrastructure Market

Australia 5G Infrastructure Market report thoroughly covers the market by communication infrastructure, core network, network architecture, operational frequency and End -User. The market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.

Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Synopsis

Australia 5G Infrastructure Market is expected to grow due to new technological revolution. The Australian government has been proactive in advancing its 5G infrastructure and investing in related research and development to prepare for the growing demand for 5G services. The government and leading industry players are working together to ensure that Australia remains a leading player in the 5G revolution. By leveraging the benefits of 5G technology, Australian businesses can unlock new opportunities for growth, enhance operational efficiency, and provide customers with a better experience. As the market continues to grow, it will be exciting to see how 5G will continue to shape the future of Australia's economy.

According to 6Wresearch, the Australia 5G Infrastructure Market size is projected to grow at the CAGR of 3.2% during the forecast period of 2025-2031. Australia's 5G infrastructure market is growing at an impressive rate. This growth is driven by the increasing demand for high-speed internet and the rapid deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) devices across various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and automotive. Australia's 5G infrastructure market is also being boosted by increased public and private investment in research and development, which aims to create an environment that fosters innovation and promotes technological advancements. There are, however, some significant challenges facing the Australian 5G market. The high cost of infrastructure deployment, particularly for remote and rural areas, remains a major hindrance to market growth.

Additionally, the availability of skilled labor to maintain and upgrade 5G networks is limited in regional areas. Furthermore, concerns have been raised about the environmental and health implications of 5G infrastructure, which could potentially delay widespread deployment. One of the main challenges is the difficulty in establishing a nationwide infrastructure, as Australia is a vast country with a low population density. The high cost of building new cell towers and connecting remote areas to the network can also be a barrier. In addition, the ongoing geopolitical tensions between some countries may also impact the development of the 5G technology in Australia.

Government policies and schemes introduced in the Australia 5G Infrastructure Market

To accelerate the deployment of 5G infrastructure across the country, the Australian government has launched several initiatives. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released a 5G spectrum auction plan, which aims to ensure the timely allocation of spectrum for 5G services. Additionally, the government is investing in research and development to enhance the capabilities of 5G networks and develop new technologies that can leverage the benefits of 5G.

Leading players in the Australia 5G Infrastructure Market

The Australian 5G infrastructure market features a number of key players that are shaping the landscape. Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone are among the major players in this market, with Telstra being the leading provider of 5G services in Australia. Other players include global tech giants such as Nokia and Ericsson, which are partnering with Australian firms to develop and deploy 5G infrastructure across the country. These companies have played a major role in the Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Growth.

Future Insight of the Australia 5G Infrastructure Market

Future insights for the Australia 5G infrastructure industry are exciting. The adoption of 5G technology is expected to transform various sectors of the economy, including telecommunications, automotive, healthcare, and manufacturing. By leveraging the benefits of 5G, Australian businesses can improve their operational efficiency, enhance customer engagement, and unlock new opportunities for growth. With more than 2 million Australians expected to be using a 5G phone the market potential is immense.

Market analysis by Communication Infrastructure

There are several segments within the 5G industrial IoT market in Australia which includes: small cell, macro cell, core network, network architecture, operational frequency, and end-user. Small cells have a low power level and cover a small area, while macro cells are used to cover large geographic areas, and comprise a higher power level. As such, macro cells have a higher market share in the segment, although small cells are also expected to grow as it is easier to deploy and provides a cost-effective solution.

Market analysis By Applications Core Network

As more organizations require better connectivity, network administrators are beginning to deviate from traditional network infrastructures. Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) are two complementary virtualization technologies that are gaining traction in Australia's 5G Industrial IoT market. SDN separates the network control plane/management from the forwarding plane to improve network agility while maximizing resource utilization. NFV enables applications to run on software, rather than hardware, which increases flexibility and reduces costs. Both SDN and NFV are critical segments expected to experience high growth in Australia's 5G industrial IoT market.

Market analysis By Network Architecture

The Core Network is the central component of 5G infrastructure. It is responsible for managing all the data and voice traffic flowing through the network. It provides a platform for the end-to-end network connectivity, and it is where all the services are run. There are two popular technologies in this segment: Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV). SDN is a network architecture that separates the control plane from the data plane, leading to a more flexible and programmable network. Meanwhile, NFV virtualizes all network functions and runs them on a hardware platform. Both SDN and NFV are critical enablers of 5G implementation. However, according to reports, SDN is expected to grow at a faster rate, primarily due to its flexibility and scalability.

Market analysis By End -User

According to Shivankar, Research Manager, 6Wresearch, The Australian 5G infrastructure market caters to different end-users, including residences, commercial users, industries, and governments. Each user segment has specific use cases and demands, with every segment expected to see significant growth. However, the industrial segment is expected to see the most growth, primarily due to the need to automate and digitize industrial processes such as remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and asset tracking.

Key attractiveness of the report

10 Years Market Numbers.

  • Historical Data Starting from 2021 to 2024.
  • Base Year: 2024.
  • Forecast Data until 2031.
  • Key Performance Indicators Impacting the Market.
  • Major Upcoming Developments and Projects.

Key Highlights of the Report:

  • Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Outlook
  • Market Size of Australia 5G Infrastructure Market, 2024
  • Forecast of Australia 5G Infrastructure Market, 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia 5G Infrastructure Revenues & Volume for the Period 2021 - 2031
  • Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Trend Evolution
  • Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Drivers and Challenges
  • Australia 5G Infrastructure Price Trends
  • Australia 5G Infrastructure Porter's Five Forces
  • Australia 5G Infrastructure Industry Life Cycle
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Communication Infrastructure for the Period 2021 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Small Cell for the Period 2021 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Macro Cell for the Period 2021 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Core Network for the Period 2021 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Software-Defined Networking (SDN) for the Period 2021 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Network Function Virtualization (NFV) for the Period 2021 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Network Architecture for the Period 2021 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By 5G NR Non-Standalone (LTE Combined) for the Period 2021 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By 5G Standalone (NR + Core) for the Period 2021 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Operational Frequency for the Period 2021 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Sub 6 GHz for the Period 2021 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Above 6 GHz for the Period 2021 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By End User for the Period 2021 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Residential for the Period 2021 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Commercial for the Period 2021 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Industrial for the Period 2021 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume By Government for the Period 2021 - 2031
  • Australia 5G Infrastructure Import Export Trade Statistics
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Communication Infrastructure
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Core Network
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Network Architecture
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Operational Frequency
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By End User
  • Australia 5G Infrastructure Top Companies Market Share
  • Australia 5G Infrastructure Competitive Benchmarking By Technical and Operational Parameters
  • Australia 5G Infrastructure Company Profiles
  • Australia 5G Infrastructure Key Strategic Recommendations

Market Covered

The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments:

By Communication Infrastructure

  • Small Cell
  • Macro Cell

By Core Network

  • Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
  • Network Function Virtualization (NFV)

By Network Architecture

  • 5G NR Non-Standalone (LTE Combined)
  • 5G Standalone (NR + Core)

By Operational Frequency

  • Sub 6 GHz
  • Above 6 GHz

By End User

  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Government

Australia 5G Infrastructure Market (2025-2031): FAQs

The Australian 5G infrastructure market features a number of key players that are shaping the landscape. Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone are among the major players in this market, with Telstra being the leading provider of 5G services in Australia
The growth of the market is driven by the increasing demand for high-speed internet and the rapid deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) devices across various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and automotive.
The high cost of infrastructure deployment, particularly for remote and rural areas, remains a major hindrance to market growth.
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1 Executive Summary
2 Introduction
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report
2.2 Report Description
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation
2.4 Research Methodology
2.5 Assumptions
3 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Overview
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators
3.2 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume, 2021` & 2031F
3.3 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market - Industry Life Cycle
3.4 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market - Porter's Five Forces
3.5 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Communication Infrastructure, 2021` & 2031F
3.6 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Core Network, 2021` & 2031F
3.7 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Network Architecture, 2021` & 2031F
3.8 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Operational Frequency, 2021` & 2031F
3.9 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021` & 2031F
4 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Dynamics
4.1 Impact Analysis
4.2 Market Drivers
4.2.1 Increasing demand for high-speed internet connectivity
4.2.2 Government initiatives to promote 5G infrastructure development
4.2.3 Growing adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in various industries
4.3 Market Restraints
4.3.1 High initial investment costs for building 5G infrastructure
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges and spectrum allocation issues
4.3.3 Limited coverage and network capacity in certain regions
5 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Trends
6 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market, By Types
6.1 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market, By Communication Infrastructure
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis
6.1.2 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume, By Communication Infrastructure, 2021` - 2031F
6.1.3 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume, By Small Cell, 2021` - 2031F
6.1.4 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume, By Macro Cell, 2021` - 2031F
6.2 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market, By Core Network
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis
6.2.2 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume, By Software-Defined Networking (SDN), 2021` - 2031F
6.2.3 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume, By Network Function Virtualization (NFV), 2021` - 2031F
6.3 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market, By Network Architecture
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis
6.3.2 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume, By 5G NR Non-Standalone (LTE Combined), 2021` - 2031F
6.3.3 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume, By 5G Standalone (NR + Core), 2021` - 2031F
6.4 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market, By Operational Frequency
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis
6.4.2 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume, By Sub 6 GHz, 2021` - 2031F
6.4.3 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume, By Above 6 GHz, 2021` - 2031F
6.5 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market, By End User
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis
6.5.2 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume, By Residential, 2021` - 2031F
6.5.3 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial, 2021` - 2031F
6.5.4 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021` - 2031F
6.5.5 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenues & Volume, By Government, 2021` - 2031F
7 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Import-Export Trade Statistics
7.1 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Export to Major Countries
7.2 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Imports from Major Countries
8 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Key Performance Indicators
8.1 Average network latency
8.2 Number of 5G base stations deployed
8.3 Percentage of population covered by 5G network
8.4 Average data transfer speeds
8.5 Number of 5G-enabled IoT devices in use
9 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market - Opportunity Assessment
9.1 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Opportunity Assessment, By Communication Infrastructure, 2021` & 2031F
9.2 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Opportunity Assessment, By Core Network, 2021` & 2031F
9.3 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Opportunity Assessment, By Network Architecture, 2021` & 2031F
9.4 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Opportunity Assessment, By Operational Frequency, 2021` & 2031F
9.5 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021` & 2031F
10 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market - Competitive Landscape
10.1 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024
10.2 Australia 5G Infrastructure Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters
11 Company Profiles
12 Recommendations
13 Disclaimer
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