We believe in creating opportunities for every woman and girl to succeed, ensuring they have the freedom to grow up, live and work in ways that suit them best.

By breaking down barriers to women’s economic participation, prioritising safety and supporting women’s advancement, we’re working towards a stronger, fairer and more prosperous Queensland.

Making things equal and fair for women and men will improve life for all Queenslanders. It’s good for our economy, helps prevent violence against women and girls, and makes communities safer and healthier.

Moving towards equality

We’re proud of Queensland’s history of achievements and milestones for women, but there’s still work to do. The Women’s Economic Security and Wellbeing Report 2025 provides an important insight into the lives of women and girls in Queensland and is part of the Queensland Government’s commitment to helping women thrive at every age, in every community and from every background.

How we rate

  • CEOs and Directors

    In 2023, 33.9% of chief executives and managing directors in Queensland were female—a slight improvement on the previous year.

  • Pay equality

    On average, Queensland women earn less per week than men. In 2024 men earnt $2,002.10 on average, with women earning only $1,750.60.

  • Savings

    Women tend to have less superannuation than men. Women aged 60–64 years showed the largest gap with on average $288,967, while men had $358,290.

  • Education

    Queensland women on average achieve a higher education level than men. Young women are more likely to complete Year 12 and go on to university.

Women and men profiles

Our online tool can help you learn more about the differences for women and men in Queensland.

You can use it to compare statistics across a range of areas like employment, income, health, housing and education.

Vision for the future

The Queensland Government is committed to strengthening women’s economic security by creating opportunities for women and girls to thrive, wherever they live. By restoring safety in communities, reinstating health services when they’re needed, returning respect for money, reimagining a place to call home, and redesigning a government that works for all—we can create a stable and supportive environment where women and girls can prosper.

Women's Economic Security Strategy

Women’s economic security underpins all other elements of equality throughout women’s lives.

This is why the Queensland Government is developing a Women’s Economic Security Strategy.

The Strategy is being developed with women, for women, in partnership with community and industry leaders to help shape a stronger, more secure future for women in Queensland.

Queensland’s economic success depends on the benefits realised from women’s full economic participation and inclusion.

Learn more

  • Queensland Women's Week

    Running from 8–14 March 2026, this year's theme is 'Shaping tomorrow together'.

  • Economic security

    Queensland will be a place where women and girls can have the financial security and standard of living they want through education, training and employment.

Last reviewed:01 April 2025

Last modified:06 March 2026

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