Australia

Microbusiness Density
Low
High
~12 microbusinesses per 1000 people throughout the country
~12 microbusinesses per 1000 people throughout the country
GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab is an international research initiative by GoDaddy that quantifies the growth and economic impact of more than 20 million microbusinesses – those with an active website and the majority with fewer than 10 employees – including over 300,000 in Australia.
It also provides a unique view into the attitudes, demographics and needs of the entrepreneurs who start them.
Solo-entrepreneurs
56%
Rely on their business as a supplemental income source
35%
Positive 6-month business outlook
64%
Source: GoDaddy SBRL AU National Survey. July 2025 (N=1,207)
Data Downloads
Download the research data on Australian microbusinesses.
Data Hub 
Updated Q2 2025
Australia Entrepreneur Survey Results
National survey of over 1000 microbusiness owners sharing insights on their business operations, economic outlook, demographics, and more.

Updated Q2 2025
Australia Microbusiness Density
This quarterly dataset captures the distribution and growth of active microbusinesses across the country down to the local-level
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