Economic analysis
Timely data on the workforce impacts of COVID-19
The ABS have been working overtime to produce statistical collections above and beyond their regular programs, in order to help us understand the impacts of Covid-19. Glenn gives us an overview of one important collection that’s been in...
Planning for change in Warrnambool and Colac-Otway
This year .id had the chance to work with two different areas in Victoria’s South-West – Warrnambool and Colac Otway.
Lessons we learned from the Building Better Regions Fund
We first published this blog in 2017, just after we had finished working with a number of local councils to help them secure funding for local community development projects. Reflecting on the submissions that...
Project review: Youth Unemployment in Western Sydney
Generating an understanding of how social and economic issues impact specific demographics and places is a driving force behind .id’s work.
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...
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...
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...
The tale of two cities becoming one
When councils merge, it creates a new geographic area with its own unique characteristics. Here at .id, we recently completed a suite of community tools for the amalgamation of the former Canterbury City and...
We've revamped economy.id to help you profile your local economy
Taking on board feedback from our customers, we’ve done some work on making economy.id easier for you to navigate and use. From today, you’ll notice some changes to the left-hand side menus designed to help you...
What’s driving change in your economy’s competitive industries?
We are often asked by local governments and regional bodies how to understand the competitive and non-competitive industries of a region. In addition to using Location Quotients (read our previous blog on using...
The importance of demographics in driving tourism and visitation
Last year .id was engaged by Blacktown City Council to analyse tourism and visitation trends in Blacktown. Yes, you read correctly, tourism in Blacktown… Let’s take a look at how a council’s demographic...
Missing millions – the problem with using Census data for employment estimates
The Census is a fantastic resource for all aspects of population characteristics – it’s no secret, we love it! And when it comes to understanding the workforce in an area, the fact that Census codes people by...
How to understand your region?s competitive edge
One of the most common requests we receive from local governments and regional bodies is how to better understand the competitive and non-competitive industries of a region. This information helps to identify...
How much do households in your area spend?
How much does your household spend each year? According to recent data, Australian households spend an average of $95,215 annually, with an average disposable income of $126,546.
Beyond jobs and growth: Using economic projections to inform planning
We’ve all heard the catch cry ‘jobs and growth’ and it seems a lot of governments regardless of political persuasion are on board. But creating employment requires more than a catchy slogan – it needs good...
Using '40s technology to predict how policies affect our economy
How can you predict the effect of monetary policy on the economy? Apparently, the answer has been around since the ’40s!
Using the three P's of economic growth
Every year the Productivity Commission (PC) releases its Productivity Update which aims to explore the different factors driving the growth of Australia’s economy. They do this by breaking GDP growth into three...
Western Sydney – The relationship between population and employment projections
The Western Sydney University engaged .id to develop small area population, labour force and employment projections for the Greater Western Sydney region. These projections were required to understand the...
Inside .id: What does an urban economist do?
We publish many blogs about the demographic and economic insights we unearth in our research. However, we often get asked about our people. What do people who work at .id do, and what sort of skills and...
5 things you need to know about how population growth in Australia is changing
In the last two years, Australia’s population growth rate has slowed.
Case study: What is your economic story?
At .id, we emphasise the importance of storytelling and narratives: What are the demographic and economic stories for your local community? We are often approached by our clients for a specific figure or data....
