CASE STUDY

Economic Spotlight on Port Adelaide Enfield

Economics
Economic Spotlight on Port Adelaide Enfield

Key highlights

The Client

City of Port Adelaide Enfield

Challenge

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield needed an in-depth economic analysis of the City to support developing an Economic Development Strategy.

Our Method

.id performed a detailed analysis of the City of Port Adelaide Enfield's economy. The analysis looked at the latest time-series economic and demographic data to assess the City's recent economic performance, main drivers including worker travel patterns, key industries and macro forces affecting the economy.

Highlights

.id presented an economic story of the City of Port Adelaide Enfield that covered a detailed analysis of key strategic industries, mismatch in resident and local worker's jobs and qualifications, diversity and the City's Green sector.

Results

The outcome for the Council is evidence-based insights that informed and supported the Council economic decision making, focusing on industrial growth, demographic changes, and infrastructure needs

Economic Spotlight on Port Adelaide Enfield

In 2023, our consultants conducted an Economic Health Check for the City of Port Adelaide Enfield's economy as the City Council looked to explore recent trends and identify what factors or industry changes were driving the economy. Here's what we found.

Industry specialisation

The COVID-19 shift towards online shopping has boosted the Transport and Warehousing sectors, crucial for the region's strategy on manufacturing and logistics. The city has developed specialisations in Manufacturing, Transport and Warehousing, Utilities, Other Services (automotive and machinery repair and maintenance) and Construction. These industries have grown faster than the Greater Adelaide average in recent years in terms of jobs. These industries have a strong export exposure and therefore can support expansion beyond the local market.

Demographic evolution

An influx of highly qualified professionals and new migrants, particularly from India, has helped reduce unemployment levels, though socio-economic challenges remain in some areas.

Commuting to and from work

A large majority of workers travel into the area for work, further highlighting the need for strategic planning to balance local employment opportunities with infrastructure capacity to avoid congestion.

Retail and commercial development

Emerging residential and commercial developments aim to diversify retail offerings and enhance local employment, aligning with the region's economic development goals.

Strengths and Opportunities in the Green Economy

The Green Sector in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield is experiencing growth and becoming increasingly advanced and integrated with the broader economy. The City has particular strengths in waste treatment, remediation and materials recovery. In 2021, the Green sector accounted for almost 2% of the City's jobs and 3.3% of the GRP<.

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Our economic consulting team is engaged by councils and organisations across Australia to provide in-depth insights behind the data. Our experts draw on their knowledge of urban and regional economic development and years of experience working with decision makers across Australia. This information is used by councils to develop evidence based economic development strategies, investment attraction plans and support grant applications.

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