Product Code: ETC6190124 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Jun 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The POS terminals market in Australia is driven by increasing adoption of touchscreen-based, wireless, and compact devices. With the Australia population becoming more comfortable with digital and contactless transactions, restaurants are investing in sophisticated POS terminals that enhance speed, security, and customer convenience.
POS terminals in Australias restaurant sector are increasingly mobile and contactless-enabled, supporting NFC and QR code payments. The demand for compact, portable terminals that integrate seamlessly with cloud-based software is growing, driven by the rise of food trucks and pop-up dining experiences. Durability and battery life improvements are also important trends as POS terminals need to support high-traffic environments. Moreover, vendors focus on terminals that support multiple payment methods, including cryptocurrencies in some niche markets.
The POS terminals market faces challenges related to hardware costs, especially for small operators who require affordable yet durable and reliable devices. Rapid technological obsolescence and the need for terminals that support multiple payment methods (contactless, mobile wallets) also create challenges. Ensuring terminals are user-friendly for quick transactions and robust against tampering or fraud is vital.
The POS terminals market in Australia is evolving with increased demand for portable and touchscreen-enabled devices. Restaurants are looking for compact, aesthetic, and multifunctional terminals that match modern interiors and enhance customer interaction. Investors can benefit by supporting hardware startups, importing advanced terminal technology, or establishing assembly lines to cater to local demand.
The POS terminal market is impacted by government-led financial inclusion strategies and the promotion of cashless transactions. With support from the Reserve Bank of Australia, there is a continued push for contactless payment adoption. Policies also enforce compliance with EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa) standards, and the New Payments Platform (NPP) ensures compatibility with real-time payment systems.
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 Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Component, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Deployment, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Trends |
6 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market, By Component |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Revenues & Volume, By Component, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Revenues & Volume, By Software, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Revenues & Volume, By Hardware, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Revenues & Volume, By Services, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market, By Product |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Revenues & Volume, By Fixed POS terminal, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Revenues & Volume, By Mobile POS terminal, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market, By Deployment |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Revenues & Volume, By On-Cloud, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Revenues & Volume, By On-Premise, 2021- 2031F |
6.4 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Revenues & Volume, By FSR, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.3 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Revenues & Volume, By QSR, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.4 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Revenues & Volume, By Bars and Pubs, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.5 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Revenues & Volume, By Cafes and Bistros, 2021- 2031F |
6.4.6 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Opportunity Assessment, By Component, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Opportunity Assessment, By Deployment, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Restaurant Point of Sale (POS) Terminals Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |