Product Code: ETC6189718 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: May 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The rapid diagnostic tests market in Australia gained significant traction during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it continues to grow due to the demand for quick, point-of-care diagnostics for infectious diseases, including malaria, HIV, and respiratory illnesses. Innovations in test design and government support for early detection strategies are helping maintain strong market momentum.
Rapid diagnostic tests have seen accelerated adoption in Australia following the COVID-19 pandemic, with expansion into infectious diseases like malaria, dengue, and respiratory illnesses. There is increasing regulatory support for self-testing kits and point-of-care technologies, which is boosting the market presence of both global and domestic players.
The RDT market in Australia faces challenges related to variability in test accuracy and concerns over false positives/negatives. Regulatory approval processes can delay product launches, and there is also a need for increased public and clinical trust in these devices for broader implementation.
The rapid diagnostic tests market in Australia is flourishing post-COVID, with continued demand for quick, point-of-care diagnostics. Investment potential exists in areas like infectious disease testing, chronic disease monitoring, and decentralized healthcare. Government support for health innovation, coupled with a robust regulatory framework, makes this an appealing market for investors looking to fund biotech startups or scale up diagnostic kit manufacturing.
The RDT market has gained significant government attention since the COVID-19 pandemic. The government accelerated the approval process through the TGA for emergency-use diagnostics and provided subsidies for widespread distribution. It continues to support the domestic development and manufacturing of RDTs through funding mechanisms and procurement contracts. Furthermore, public health departments actively collaborate with private labs to integrate RDTs into disease surveillance programs.
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 Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Mode, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Age Group, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End users, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Trends |
6 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumables and Kits, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Instruments, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market, By Mode |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Professional Rapid Diagnostic Test Product, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Over-The-Counter [OTC] Rapid Diagnostic Test Product, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market, By Technology |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By PCR-Based, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Flow-Through Assays, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.4 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Lateral Flow Immunochromatographic Assays, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.5 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Agglutination Assay, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.6 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Microfluidics, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.7 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Substrate Technology, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market, By Age Group |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Adult, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Pediatric, 2021- 2031F |
6.5 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market, By Application |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Infectious Disease Testing, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.3 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Glucose Monitoring, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.4 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Cardiology Testing, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.5 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Oncology Testing, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.6 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Cardiometabolic Testing, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.7 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Drugs-of-Abuse Testing, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.8 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Toxicology Testing, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.9 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Toxicology Testing, 2021- 2031F |
6.5.10 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.6 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market, By End users |
6.6.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.6.2 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospital and Clinic, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.3 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Diagnostic Laboratory, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.4 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Home Care Setting, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.5 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Research and Academic Institutes, 2021- 2031F |
6.6.6 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Mode, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Age Group, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.6 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Opportunity Assessment, By End users, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |