Most Australians are blissfully unaware of the significant economic impact that the caravan industry makes to our economy.  The impressive annual contribution of $23.8 billion (and growing) is the combined product of over 6000 businesses in the sector, the deeply passionate and largely SME workforce, and the enthusiasm of caravan and camping consumers – both new and old.

The caravanning and camping industry has 50,000+ direct employees in Australia.

A total of 23,931 recreational vehicles (towable and motorised) were manufactured in 2021, representing a significant 42% increase from production outputs in 2020 and even a 11.5% increase from 2019. Currently in Australia, a caravan or campervan is manufactured every 4 minutes during the working week.

772,598 recreational vehicles (RVs) were registered in Australia – an increase of 4.2% from 2020.

Visitors generated 50.6 million nights in caravan parks and camping grounds around Australia, contributing $7.4 billion in visitor expenditure to the economy.

12.6 million caravan and camping trips were undertaken throughout Australia in 2021 – a 19% increase from 2020.

The caravanning and camping industry offers all Australians the opportunity to recharge in nature and reconnect with loved ones in times of holiday, generating much needed tourism dollars into regional communities.

As the peak national industry body, we are committed to facilitating and continuing this positive trajectory for the benefit of the Australian caravan and camping industry stakeholders and the broader Australian economy at large.