Economy
Overview
Located 8 km from Sydney’s CBD, we are Australia’s international gateway – connecting the city to more than 100 destinations across the country and the world.
Since 1919, Sydney Airport has connected people, places and communities, supporting the creation of new jobs and contributing to Australia’s thriving tourism and freight industries.
During the first 100 years of airport operations, the airport serviced one billion passengers. By 2045, two billion passengers are expected to have travelled through the airport.
Master Plan 2045 outlines a strategic direction for the sustainable growth of the airport over the next 20 years.
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Contributing $70.6bn
Our annual contribution to the Australian Economy by 2045, up 56% from today.
$172 million added to the economy
From a typical new daily international flight.
Around 1.5% of Australia’s GDP
Sydney Airport accounts for around 1.5% of Australia's Gross Domestic Product - the country’s total yearly income.
$329 million and 2,100 jobs
Contribution to the economy from a single international A380 service — supporting 2,100 jobs.
Growing job opportunities
1,500 jobs created every year
Over the next 20-years, full-time job numbers will increase to 105,600, meaning around 1,500 new jobs will be created every year, mostly benefitting the local community.
1,100 direct and indirect
A typical daily international flight generates 1,100 jobs.
204,200 new jobs by 2045
Full-time jobs facilitated by Sydney Airport will grow from 314,600354,800 today to almost 560,000 in 2045.
Resources
Read the Economy Fact Sheet, explore the full draft Master Plan, and find out how you can have your say.
Fact Sheet
Economy Fact Sheet
PDF, 0.33 MB
Draft Document
Master Plan 2045
PDF, 38.87 MB
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