Top 500 Private Companies 2011

Private sector shows resilience

| Asher Tan

The top 500 private companies have outperformed their listed counterparts over the past decade.

| Kath Walters

IBISWorld suggests private companies are the real drivers of the economy.

A comprehensive table of the Top 500 private companies in 2011

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A comprehensive list of the Top 500 Private Companies by industry.

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In 2011 insurance experienced strong growth, while education suffered.

In 2011 construction and housing companies suffered the greatest falls in revenue.

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In 2011 there was some dramatic growth amongst private superfunds.

2011 saw new sector leaders in six categories.

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In 2011 Victoria is the best place for private sector growth.