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 age structure,...
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...
Perspectives on New Zealand’s proposed Urban Development Authority
What do London, Melbourne, Sydney and Toronto have in common? Dense and expensive housing. Following the footsteps of these big cities we have a love/hate relationship with, the New Zealand Government recently...
How to profile your local community like a pro
With the 2016 Australian Census results due to be released over the coming months, we thought we’d write about how you can get the most out of the new Census data using .id’s online community tools and...
The devil is in the detail – why planning at the right level matters
Our clients voice their frustration with using regular population forecast information – whether it’s geography that is too big for accurate planning, infrequent updates, or underlying assumptions that are...
How much is an Aluminium worker worth?
The Federal and Victorian Governments recently announced a $230 million bailout for Alcoa, a large Aluminium smelter based in the western Victorian town of Portland. The smelter has come under recent costs...
Australia's top 20 fastest growing areas
It’s that time of year again (not just the AFL season), the ABS has released 2016 Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figures for Local Government Areas and other small area geographies in Australia. As always...
