NECA's Market Monitor Survey
YOUR INDUSTRY. OUR INSIGHT. YOUR EDGE.
Every day, electrical contractors make critical decisions about pricing, staffing, profitability, and growth. But how do you know if your business is keeping pace with the rest of the industry?
Your participation enables NECA to engage with industry, government, and key stakeholders on the issues that matter most to you, identify future trends and build market insights for the benefit of our industry.
All participants go into the draw to win a share of the $15,000 in prizes. See below for the full prize list and T&Cs.
Gain exclusive access to Australia's most comprehensive electrotechnology industry benchmarking report and discover exactly where your business stands in today's market.
Market Monitor 2026 is Sponsored by NECA's National Partners
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Exclusive Industry Insights Only Available to Participants
Ever wondered what other electrical businesses are charging?
Market Monitor is the most comprehensive survey of Australia's electrotechnology industry, capturing valuable data on business performance, industry trends and market conditions. As a respondent you will receive a copy of the Market Monitor report that contains:
- Industry charging methods
- Call-out fees
- Hourly charge-out rates for tradesmen
- Apprentice hourly rates comparison by year
- Key industry trends and business concerns
Completely Confidential
Your privacy is important. All responses are treated as strictly confidential and managed by an independent research provider. You can contribute with confidence knowing your business information remains secure and anonymous.
Help Shape the Future of the Industry
The strength of Market Monitor depends on industry participation. By sharing your experience, you're helping build a clearer picture of the challenges, opportunities and priorities facing electrical contractors across Australia. The more participants, the stronger and more accurate the data becomes, helping NECA advocate more effectively on behalf of the industry.
Win Your Share of Over $15,000 in Prizes
Participate in the NECA Market Monitor 2026 questionnaire at https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8794560/MM-2026 by completing the questionnaire in full AND provide your email address and/or contact details as requested in the survey for your chance to win a prize.
Thank you to our following prize partners - NECA Sponsors and Member Benefit Partners:
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| PRIZE DONORS | PRIZE DESCRIPTION | PRIZE VALUE RRP | TOTAL PRIZE VALUE |
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| MMEM | 3 x 65" Q6S Hi-QLED 4K Smart TV | $ 1,199 ea | $ 3,597 |
| Schneider Electric | 1 x Schneider Electric Charging Station, Schneider Charge, 1P+N, attached cable 5m, 7.4kW, 32 A | $ 1,478 | $ 1,478 |
| Clipsal | 1 x Clipsal MAX9 Bundle (a good starter kit for a small family home with Solar & EV) - | $ 551.62 | $ 551.62 |
| NHP | 1 x NHP Delta AC Max EV Charger 22kW T2 Tethered 5m Cable and Communications | $ 1,200 | $1,200 |
| NHP | 5 x NHP ISO packs | $ 218.45 ea | $ 1,092.25 |
| The Good Guys | 1 x DeLonghi Magnifica Start Fully Automatic Coffee Machine Silver | $ 675 | $ 675 |
| BUPA | 5 x Garmin Vivoactive 6 fitness smart watches | $ 535 ea | $ 2,675 |
| BUPA | 5 x Garmin Instinct E fitness smart watches | $ 535 ea | $ 2,675 |
| NECA Trade Services - Safety Specialists | 5 x $100 vouchers to the Safety Specialists online store | $ 100 ea | $ 500 |
| AmpolCard | 5 x $100 Ampol fuel vouchers | $ 100 ea | $ 500 |
| Repco | 5 x $100 Repco vouchers | $ 100 ea | $ 500 |
| Officeworks | 1 x Officeworks gift card | $ 100 | $ 100 |
| TOTAL PRIZE POOL | 38 prizes | $15, 543.87 |
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Promotion Period: 16 October 2026 to 28 February 2027 (AEDT). Who can enter? Australian residents aged 15 years or older who are electricians, contractors, apprentices, or employees of an electrical and/or communications contracting business. How to enter: Complete the NECA Market Monitor 2026 questionnaire in full and provide your contact details via the survey at: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8794560/MM-2026 . Prizes: 38 prizes to be won. Total prize pool valued at $15,543.87 (incl. GST). Winner Notification: Winners will be notified by email by 12 March 2027. Promoter: National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) ABN 78 319 016 742. Entries close 5:00pm AEDT on 28 February 2027. Permit numbers: NSW TP/05441, SA T26/1873, ACT TP 26/02434. Full terms and conditions available from the Promoter. Eligibility criteria, prize details and conditions apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The survey takes approximately one hour to complete and is divided into four sections of around 15 minutes each.
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No. You can save your progress and return later to complete the survey.
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The survey is open to Australian residents in all eligible states/territories who are aged 15 years or older, an electrician and/or contractor, employee or apprentice employed by an electrical and/or communications contracting business and who fulfil the method of entry requirements.
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Yes. No business or individual responses will be identifiable in the final reporting.
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Everyone who completes the survey and provides their email address will receive a report of the Market Monitor 2026 key industry trends and charge out rates.
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Only respondents who complete the full survey will be eligible for the prize draw.
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A random prize draw, in the presence of an independent scrutineer, will occur 3:00 PM AEDT on 05 March 2027. The winners will be notified no later than 12 April 2027 and published on the NECA website here.