The Economics of Owning a Tradie Business in Australia

Owning a tradie business in Australia in 2026: see what a $120-an-hour sole trader keeps after GST, tax, super and running costs. From the street, a busy ute looks like easy money. But $120 an hour rarely turns into $230,400 a year. This video follows one example electrician, step by step, to show where every dollar goes before the owner gets paid. Chapters: 0:00 Tradie Business Economics in Australia 0:43 Tradie Hourly Rate vs Billable Hours 1:38 GST Registration and BAS for Tradies 2:41 Tradie Running Costs and Insurance 3:22 Sole Trader Tax Rates 2026-27 and PAYG Instalments 4:19 Super and Leave for Self-Employed Tradies 5:23 Instant Asset Write-Off, Ute Depreciation and Interest Rates 6:14 Cash Flow, Award Wages and Payday Super 6:58 Sole Trader vs Company Structure 7:23 Money Habits of Successful Tradie Business Owners Check out the channel's playlists for more videos on money psychology, mindset, wealth habits, and financial minimalism and subscribe if you want to keep rewiring how you think about money. Money Psychology → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN66gMJbnUcA Money Mindset → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbo1A8amxkcQ Money Habits → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWz-j5c1YKK0 Stealth Wealth → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdyBYeaUYlsg Classic Wealth Books → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIr4oHgSND94 How to Get Rich → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbFi5lqftlNI Spend Less, Want Less, Feel Richer → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfvzXIM6rxU8 Legal Disclaimer: This video is general information only. It is not financial, tax or legal advice, and it does not consider your personal situation. Tax rules and costs can change. Check with the provider, and think about speaking with a licensed financial adviser. 💬 Creator’s Note: Each video on this channel takes a lot of time to write, narrate, and animate with care. Yes, I use AI tools to help with voiceovers and visuals, but every message, script, and idea is crafted with intention and love, so you can understand money clearly and feel empowered to change your life. Thank you for being part of this project. 💛 #tradiebusiness #soletrader #smallbusinessaustralia