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Business Index Hub

The latest word on new businesses in Australia. Fresh data every month, breaking down who’s starting, where they’re building, and which industries are booming.

Understand the state of entrepreneurship in Australia

Find out which industries are heating up, where side hustles are becoming startups, and which states are seeing the biggest spikes in new business activity. This data breaks it all down by location, structure, and category. Perfect if you’re comparing trends by region, testing new markets, or just want to know where the action is.

Back your insights with credible data

Whether you're writing a report, pitching a story, or forecasting market moves, this is your go-to source for monthly small business trends. Everything is drawn from ABR data and Lawpath’s own platform insights across thousands of users.

We’ve structured it for analysis, so you can move fast and speak with authority

Inform better decisions and strategy

From founders and marketers to advisors and journalists - if you’re shaping strategy, building content, or helping others do the same, this data gives you clarity. Spot early shifts, validate gut feel, and bring timely insight into every conversation.

New Business Index • October 2025

112,489 New Businesses in October. The data driving Australia’s latest boom.

New Business Index • September 2025

105,783 New Businesses in September. The data driving Australia’s latest boom.

New Business Index • August 2025

104,784 New Businesses in August. The data driving Australia’s latest boom.

New Business Index • July 2025

118,162 New Businesses in July. The data driving Australia’s latest boom.

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