WA Claims Third Win as Australia’s Top Economy
For the third quarter in a row, Western Australia topped the economic leaderboard in the latest CommSec State of the States report, while Victoria leapfrogged both Queensland and South Australia to move into second place.
The State of the States report determines which Australian state or territory economy is performing best by tracking eight key economic indicators and comparing the latest observation with decade averages (or the “normal”).
“Western Australia performed strongly across multiple economic indicators, as ‘The West’s’ strong relative population growth has boosted labour and housing markets, encouraging consumers to spend,” Chief CommSec Economist Ryan Felsman said.
https://www.commbank.com.au/articles/newsroom/2025/04/commsec-state-of-the-states-april.html