Government budget and revenue in New South Wales, Australia: official figures
The New South Wales government raised $119,019 million in revenue and spent $118,975 million in 2024-25 (general government sector), a net operating balance of +$44 million.
How much does the New South Wales government spend per person?
Spending by the New South Wales government in 2024-25 came to $13,846 per resident (the lowest of 8 states and territories).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow much tax does the New South Wales government collect?
Taxation raised $48,441 million for the New South Wales government in 2024-25, $5,638 per resident (2nd highest of 8); grants from other governments (mostly the Commonwealth) were $42,369 million, 36% of revenue.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow much does the New South Wales government spend on health?
Health took $32,293 million, 27.1% of New South Wales government spending in 2024-25 (2nd lowest of 8 shares).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow much does the New South Wales government spend on education?
Education took $25,443 million, 21.4% of New South Wales government spending in 2024-25 (the highest of 8 shares).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow much does the New South Wales government spend on police and transport?
Public order and safety (police, courts, prisons and fire services) cost $12,221 million, transport $13,260 million and social protection $11,376 million in the New South Wales government budget for 2024-25.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow much debt does the New South Wales government have?
At 30 June 2025 the New South Wales government had total liabilities of $262,179 million ($30,512 per resident) and net worth of $278,701 million; net financial worth was -$38,087 million.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow New South Wales compares with other states
State government spending per resident, 2024-25 ($) (2024-25)
New South Wales ranks 8 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Region | State government spending per resident, 2024-25 ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Australian Capital Territory | $18,587 |
| 3 | Tasmania | $16,631 |
| 4 | Queensland | $16,089 |
| 5 | Western Australia | $15,247 |
| 6 | South Australia | $14,266 |
| 7 | Victoria | $13,996 |
| 8 | New South Wales | $13,846 |
Health share of state government spending, 2024-25 (2024-25)
New South Wales ranks 7 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Health share of state government spending, 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | South Australia | 34.3% |
| 3 | Victoria | 31.9% |
| 4 | Queensland | 31.5% |
| 5 | Western Australia | 31.2% |
| 6 | Australian Capital Territory | 30.7% |
| 7 | New South Wales | 27.1% |
| 8 | Northern Territory | 26.9% |
Net operating balance as a share of revenue, 2024-25 (2024-25)
New South Wales ranks 3 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Net operating balance as a share of revenue, 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Australia | 7.3% |
| 2 | South Australia | 0.2% |
| 3 | New South Wales | 0.0% |
| 4 | Queensland | -5.8% |
| 5 | Victoria | -6.4% |
| 6 | Northern Territory | -11.5% |
| 7 | Tasmania | -13.7% |
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Sources
- Australian Bureau of Statistics: Government Finance Statistics, Australia, 2024-25: state general government operating statement, balance sheet and expenses by purpose, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 a22f46e52d4e…)
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