Infrastructure and Real Estate
Infrastructure and real estate are becoming increasingly important pillars of the Australia-Korea bilateral relationship, driven by growing Korean investment into Australian infrastructure, logistics, urban development, student accommodation, energy transition projects, and real assets. As Australia continues to invest in major infrastructure, housing, clean energy, and city development projects, Korean companies and institutional investors are expanding their presence across the Australian market.
Korean investment in Australia has grown significantly over the past decade, increasing from approximately A$12.8 billion in 2011 to more than A$29 billion in 2023. Investment is increasingly diversifying beyond traditional resources into infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, and real estate. Major Korean investors and companies active in Australia include Samsung C&T Corporation, GS E&C, POSCO International, Mirae Asset Financial Group, National Pension Service, and Korea Investment Corporation. Korean institutional investment has also expanded into Australian commercial property, logistics assets, precinct developments, and infrastructure platforms.
This sector focuses on opportunities across infrastructure investment, construction, urban development, logistics, real estate, student accommodation, precinct development, clean energy infrastructure, and major projects. Australia’s strong pipeline of infrastructure and energy transition projects complements Korea’s strengths in engineering, construction, advanced manufacturing, financing, and large-scale project delivery. The sector also supports engagement across smart cities, sustainable development, ESG, and future urban infrastructure initiatives.
Recent activities
Ongoing engagement between Korean companies and Australian state governments to support investment, infrastructure development, urban development, and major project opportunities across Australia
Hosted the AKBC Financial Services and Investment Forum with the Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA) Delegation, facilitating engagement between Korean institutional investors and Australian infrastructure and real estate stakeholders on major projects and real asset investment opportunities (2025)
Participated in the KOTI Knowledge Sharing Forum in Melbourne, focused on transport, logistics, infrastructure, and sustainable mobility, hosted by the Korea Transport Institute (KOTI) and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Melbourne (2025)
AKBC Financial Services and Investment Forum with the Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA) Delegation (2025)
Why join
Infrastructure and real estate are critical to Australia and Korea’s long-term economic partnership, supporting investment, urban growth, energy transition, connectivity, and future industry development. As Korean institutional capital and major corporates continue expanding into Australia’s infrastructure and property markets, there are growing opportunities for strategic collaboration across investment, development, construction, and sustainable city initiatives.
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