10 | MARINA SUPPLIER DIRECTORY 26/27 *Based on IMPLAN International Mode Value Added calculations ^Estimated tenant jobs supported in based on 7 employees per business Survey conducted by Michigan State University on behalf of the Marina Industries Association Ltd. Full Report available at www.marinas.net.au 2025 HEALTH OF THE MARINE INDUSTRY REPORT Industry Performance Overview 305 Marinas Average Turnover Average Occupancy $3.2M 85.4% 24,000 Jobs Supported^ $3.2B Economic Contribution* Small Business Premises 1,141 ECONOMIC & SOCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS $3.2B Economic Contribution* 23,915 2,737 Marina Direct 11,277 Contractors 9,898 Est Tenant Employees^ Supported Jobs^ Small Business Tenancies 1,141 11,277 Engage Contractors Tax Contributions $129M $965M Total Gross Revenues $171M Total Wages $115M Total CapEx Investments INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE Marinas are increasingly facing challenges in attracting and retaining employees, which has contributed to the decline in employment within the industry… some marinas that down-sized their staff opted to hire more contractors to fulfil both marina-related tasks and customer needs Dr Ed Mahoney Michigan State University
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