Is the way we are living changing? Trends show changes in dwelling density and house size
Australia is said to have some of the biggest houses in the world. But it’s not all about house size when it comes to dwelling trends in Australia. Using the latest 2016 Census data, we can see how the way we live in Australia is...
Why did the Estimated Resident Population change?
You may have noticed that as part of the 2016 Census data release, the ABS releases updated Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figures for Australia and the states. When we look at these new state-based ERPs,...
Australia’s changing cultural diversity – top 10 places of origin for people born overseas
Birthplace has probably been the most discussed topic in the office since the Census data was released. It’s one of the topics where we see the most change, and its a great reflection of Australia’s past,...
Australia’s changing age structure – Is it all just about ageing?
We often hear that Australia’s population is ageing but … is that the whole story? While there’s no doubt there is an element of population ageing, there are other age-related trends going on too. At .id, we...
How no religion became the most common religion in Australia
Of all the topics in the Census, religion seems to be the one that generates the most discussion. The Census is the only reputable source of data on religion in Australia, but it’s also the only optional...
2016 Census data have been released!
The ABS today launched the first release of 2016 Census data. This release includes updated population data for Australia, states and territories, and detailed data on a large range of characteristics including...
2016 Census data quality – how did #censusfail pan out in the end?
As most Australians are well aware, the 2016 Census didn’t go exactly as planned. There was a major DDOS attack on August 9th causing the ABS website to fail, right when everyone was being encouraged to do...
The storytellers of .id: we love a good yarn
As we prepare for the main release of 2016 Australian Census data next week, I thought I’d take the opportunity to gaze forwards and talk about something that will happen after we receive the new data from the...
Census topics – the community has spoken!
As we make our final preparations to receive the 2016 Australian Census data from the ABS, we were interested to hear from our community as to which Census topics you would like us to update first at a small...
Australia’s changing ethnicity: A preview of the 2016 Census?
One of the great things about Census data is that it provides real insights into how communities are changing. There is simply no other data source in Australia that provides such rich insights. In the lead up...
How skilled are Australia's migrants?
The Federal Government’s decision to abolish the Temporary Work Visa (known as the 457 visa), and replace it with the new Temporary Skill Shortage Visa, has stoked recent public discussion about Australia’s...
Toowoomba taking off
In a recent case study, we discovered Toowoomba is on the up and up. As a regional centre, Toowoomba has invested in infrastructure and fostered an entrepreneurial business culture. Now, a growing number of...
What’s driving Sydney’s population exodus?
The 2015-16 release of “Regional Internal Migration Estimates” hardly makes a ripple each year when released by the ABS. But this year’s release tells a powerful story.
Recognising indigenous populations in the Census: a short history
The 1967 referendum, 50 years on 27 May 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of a landmark referendum for the Aboriginal people of Australia.
5 headline stories from the latest economic data
As we wait for demographic information from the 2016 Australian Census, we thought we’d take the opportunity to update you on some of the latest spatial economic trends across Australia now that our economic...
What’s driving the change in Western Australia’s housing?
As Australia’s population grows, the way Australians consume housing is changing. The surge in higher density residential development means that more households than ever are living in smaller homes than the...
Pacific statistics: Census of a small island nation
While the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS) readies the release of 2016 Census information, the tiny Pacific Island territory of Tokelau have been there and done that!
Have your say: 2016 Australian Census update to .id community tools
With the bulk of the 2016 Australian Census data due to be released by the ABS later in June, we are busy preparing to make the flow-on updates to our community profile tool as smooth as possible and give you...
What goes into developing a micro-geographic population forecast?
You may know that here at .id we create population forecasts to help our clients understand future demand for services and infrastructure, but have you ever wondered what goes into developing a population...
The balancing act of developing population forecast information
You may have heard us talk about the ‘assumptions’ that go into developing population forecast information. When we forecast the future population of an area, we need to make assumptions about how big picture...
Future population growth in Canberra’s diverse region
Planning for future population growth and change in southern New South Wales just got a little easier with the publication of population and dwelling forecasts (forecast.id) for each of the eight member...
