A 0.25 percentage point interest rate rise does more than lift mortgage repayment. It shifts the risk profile of housing delivery across Australia, changing what households can afford, developers can build, and local governments can realistically expect to see delivered.
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA)...
Responding Faster in Times of Disaster - Helping Impacted Businesses
Australia has entered the New Year facing a stark reminder of the growing intensity and frequency of extreme natural events. Across multiple states, communities are grappling with fires, floods and severe storms that have caused...
Do you really know your community?
Every region has a story of people, opportunity, and change. But as your community grows and evolves, so too must the insights that guide your decisions. To plan effectively, engage meaningfully, and act strategically, you need more than a snapshot....
Young people are the foundation of tomorrow’s workforce, but many regions are seeing challenges in youth employment and participation. From higher youth unemployment rates to a growing reliance on part-time and casual jobs, today’s patterns can shape the future workforce and regional growth.
What we often...
Lower interest rates improve borrowing capacity for many and encourage housing market activity. However, the effects are not uniform across households and communities....
Authored by:
Matthew Nichol
Principal Economist
The ABS Census stands as one of the most trusted and comprehensive sources of population and housing information in the world. Conducted every five years, it captures a detailed snapshot of the nation, offering valuable insights into demographics, housing, employment, education, cultural diversity,...
REMPLAN's economic data has been updated to incorporate the ABS’ recently released 2022-23 National Input-Output Tables and Tourism Research Australia’s 2024 tourism profile data. The data delivers new insights into industry sector productivity and performance, and has been published on REMPLAN's public-access Economy profiles which...
Amid Australia's housing crisis, the need for accurate and reliable land and dwelling supply assessments has never been more critical. Traditional methods of evaluating land availability and occupancy have often...
A valuable resource for monitoring the performance of local economies, the latest September Quarter 2024 Small Area Labour Force (SALF) reports have been published and delivered to clients across Australia. The reports provide insights for government agencies, service providers, consultants, and researchers, and...
The move is aimed at easing the pressures caused by population growth, including housing affordability and infrastructure congestion. But will it solve the current housing crisis, or create new challenges for the economy and society?...
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