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Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE)

A quarterly survey of South Australian businesses.

SOBE is South Australia’s best indicator of business sentiment.

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South Australia's Most Definitive Report on Business Confidence

One of South Australia's most influential and important business publications, the quarterly Survey of Business Expectations report contains detailed findings from South Australian businesses.

The March Quarter 2026 found that the business confidence and conditions had returned to pandemic levels, profitability at a 20-year low... South Australian businesses are being squeezed from every direction - fuel costs, freight disruption, inflation, and weakening demand.

See March 26 Quarter Re…

SOBE Reports

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Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) Report - March Quarter, 2026
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Business Now Report from the Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) - December Quarter, 2025
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Business Now Report from the Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) - September Quarter, 2025
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Business Now Report from the Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) - June Quarter, 2025
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Business Now Report from the Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) - March Quarter, 2025
Download PDF 6.25MB
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Business Now Report from the Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) - December Quarter, 2024
Download PDF 1.87MB
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Business Now Report from the Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) - September Quarter, 2024
Download PDF 6.43MB
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Business Now Report from the Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) – June Quarter, 2024
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