KEY DATA
Table 1.1 presents a time series for selected variables, from 2001-02 to 2005-06. All value data in this table are shown at current prices.
In all four aggregate measures presented, the Electricity, gas and water supply industry overall showed growth during 2005-06. Sales and service income increased by 6% ($2.8b) and industry value added (IVA) by 3% ($0.6b). As in 2004-05, growth in wages and salaries (18%, or $0.8b) outpaced that of employment (which increased by 7%, or 4,600 persons).
In 2005-06 the Electricity supply industry's share of these key aggregates ranged from 63% to 73%. These proportions are nearly identical to those of 2004-05. For IVA, the contribution of the electricity supply industry has increased from 67% in 2001-02 to 70% in 2005-06.
For information about survey methodology, see Technical Note 1.
The Glossary provides definitions for terms used.