How can demographics help your business?
Demography is the study of people and populations. But how does demographic data translate into information relevant to businesses and organisations?
Gazing into the Census crystal ball - What will the results reveal about Australia?
With the 2016 Census survey now officially closed, we can all breathe a sigh of relief – at last count around 95% of households had completed the Census, which is a tremendous result in the face of some very...
New lines drawn around NSW highlight housing trends
In May 2016, the NSW government announced the first of a series of council amalgamations, including several in the Sydney metropolitan area. With .id working closely with the local government sector, there were...
The flowing tides of population forecasting
There are so many considerations when forecasting populations. At .id, our population forecasts are fundamentally based on a number of principles and assumptions which include understanding the long-term trends...
Where are the kids? Top 5 growing and slowing suburbs for school aged children
By 2026 there will be 705,000 more kids in our schools than there are today. That’s a lot of new schools… 1,400 to be precise!
Planning for the inequal and uncertain challenges of change at a local level
A recent paper published by Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) summarised the key challenges facing planners in the next 30 to 50 years, but how can we adequately prepare for these challenges at a local level?...
5 things we would miss out on without the Census
With all the publicity around the failings of the 2016 Census, we thought it might be worth pausing and remembering some of the good things the Census provides for us all. It’s easy to get lost in the hassle of...
The latest on the Census
It’s been more than a week since Census day, so we thought it might be helpful to provide you with an update on what we know has happened so far and what’s next for the Census.
Census: What happens now?
Census 2016 has turned out to be a frustrating event for many people around Australia, with the ABS Census website down and many people struggling to obtain paper forms prior to the night – So what happens now?
Happy Census Day!
So this is Census day! Tuesday 9th August, 2016. The one day every 5 years everyone in Australia gets counted. And we rely on this dataset for so many things, this day is pretty important.
What the Census means for demographers, planners and me
Tomorrow is Census day for Australia! It’s been many years since I first got my hands on a Census form – as a 10-year-old I was intrigued by the form which asked questions about everyone in the house, from how...
Answers to your Census queries and concerns
With a lot of concern raised in the media over next week’s Census, we thought it fitting to answer some of the most common queries and concerns raised so far to help put your mind at ease.
Moorabool? Where’s that? And how will it look in the future?
At .id, we love diversity and bright minds, so we were thrilled to have our second Year 10 student for a week of work experience. Today’s blog is brought to you by Skyla, who takes a look at her hometown of...
Everything you need to know about the 2016 Census
With the 2016 Australian Census almost upon us (only 1 week to go!), we thought it ‘makes Census’ to keep you up to date by bringing all things Census together in one blog.
Is your Census information safe? Privacy in the spotlight
With the 2016 Census almost upon us, the issue of data privacy and security has been in the media spotlight again. The Age recently published this critique of the ABS policy by Peter Martin. When this issue was...
Is Australia losing its religion?
It is said that you should never discuss religion, sex or politics. Although religion is the question on the Census that tends to cause the most discussion. It seems everyone has an opinion on it. The Census...
Important Census dates for your diary
Hopefully by now you’re all aware that the 2016 Census is happening next month. This is a quick blog to let you know some key dates around the Census – especially as the way the ABS are running things this time...
New forecasts reveal the future of Hutt City
After recently completing our first ever population and households forecasts for Hutt City 2013-2043, we are releasing a blog series to cover several new forecasts in New Zealand.
Why do we need a Census in 2016 anyway?
As Australia recovers from the Federal election, we are about to embark on our next major national event – the 2016 Census. Australians will be asked to complete their Census forms on Tuesday night 9th of...
Who decides what’s in the 2016 Census?
The Australian 2016 Census is fast approaching and we’ll be bringing you interesting and informative insights over the next month. As you are filling in your Census form on the 9th of August, you may wonder:...
Standin’ on a corner – are bypassed towns doomed to die?
What happens to towns when they’re bypassed by major highways? Are they doomed, or does it present other opportunities?
