CCIWA’s specialist economics team provides your business with in-depth market intelligence that is relevant to the West Australian economy.
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The CCIWA Business Confidence Survey is the longest running and most comprehensive business survey in WA. Produced quarterly it covers businesses of all sizes and sectors across the state and includes:
Business confidence across Western Australia has surged over the September quarter to a three-year high, as businesses adopt a more optimistic view of the economy. Survey results have revealed that just over two in five (41%) of Western Australian businesses expect stronger economic conditions, up six percentage points from last quarter. Since the post-covid recovery, business short-term and long-term confidence has remained stagnant due to inflationary pressures, global trade uncertainties and global conflicts with the impacts felt deeply by WA’s export-driven economy.
While business confidence has increased optimism in WA’s economy, there are still concerns over the rising cost of doing business and the availability of skilled labour. Both factors have seen a slight decline from the previous quarter’s results but remain relatively high. Two thirds of businesses (66%) reported rising costs as a barrier to growth over the coming year, and six in 10 businesses (64%) reported skills shortages.
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The first of its kind in the State, the CCIWA Consumer Confidence survey provides invaluable insights into the attitudes and sentiments of Western Australian consumers.
Analysis includes:
An eventful September quarter has seen consumer confidence in Western Australia decline to levels previously seen in December 2024. The gains made in the previous quarter’s consumer confidence results which saw three-year highs have been reversed as consumers have renewed concerns about future prospects for the economy.
Global economic news and living costs continue to be the main hindrance for consumer confidence during the second half of 2025. Concerns around global conflict, tariffs and the slowdown of the global economy having contributed to growing uncertainty around the future of WA’s economy.
CCIWA members (Complete tier and above) can download the latest consumer confidence report here. If you’re interested in becoming a member, please view our range of Membership Packages that have been created to connect you to the resources and people you need to be successful.
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Outlook is a biannual CCIWA publication that provides expert forward-looking economic analysis. It contains:
Produced by our well-informed and market-conscious economics team, Outlook makes sure you stay ahead of the current and expected changes in economic conditions.
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Over nine months have passed since Trump’s second term began in January. The infamous Liberation Day, in which Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs that threatened to disrupt global trade, sent markets plummeting. Since then, a slate of trade deals has been negotiated which has seen the average tariff rate reduced to 15% on US imports. Markets have since all but recovered and reached record highs assisted by the bold but elusive promises of artificial intelligence. Does the market euphoria correctly align with the future prospects of the economy? Where investors have typically embraced stability and certainty, uncertainty seems to be the new certainty.

CCIWA members (Complete tier and above) can download the latest outlook report here. If you’re interested in becoming a member, please view our range of Membership Packages that have been created to connect you to the resources and people you need to be successful.
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Western Australia’s regions are the engine room of the WA economy, supporting a range of key export industries, including resources, agriculture and tourism.
Regional Pulse breaks down key results from the CCIWA Business Confidence Survey, providing insights into the conditions facing businesses in WA’s regional centres. The report contains:
Business confidence has surged across the September quarter as businesses develop a more optimistic outlook over the short and long term. Over the next three months, just over two in five (41%) regional businesses expect economic conditions to improve — an
increase of five percentage points from last quarter.
Similar to business confidence over the short term, businesses are increasingly optimistic about the next twelve months. One in three (32%) regional businesses are anticipating stronger conditions- an increase of four percentage points since the June quarter. In
contrast, less than one in four (24%) are expecting softer conditions – a decline of six percentage points from June. The remaining two in five (43%) expect economic conditions to remain steady.
Produced quarterly, our inflation update provides charts and tables on consumer price trends in Perth and all the capital cities.
Western Australia and the World
Successful business strategy development requires a deep understanding of the economic, political and social forces shaping the global, national and Western Australian business environment. Now, more than ever, it is crucial to understand current economic conditions, how they may play out and what this might mean for your business.
In this report, we outline in simple language how current events and key economic trends are likely to shape business opportunities and challenges in Western Australia and discuss our expectations for the future. Importantly, we identify practical, relevant and implementable strategic opportunities across a range of key focus areas that will ensure your business stays ahead of the curve.
This report contains:
Armed with this critical guidance, you’ll be better positioned to make informed business decisions and take advantage of the emerging economic trends that will shape WA’s future.
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