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How dependence on tourism affects local economic resilience
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- Tourism brings jobs and opportunity, but it also creates vulnerability — especially as climate change reshapes travel across Australia.
- This interactive map lets councils quickly see how reliant their communities are on tourism jobs, providing a starting point for resilience planning.
- For a deeper, tailored view of how broader forces like AI, global markets, and demographics will shape local economies, councils can commission an Economic Resilience Report; our bespoke analysis of risks, opportunities and pathways to long-term economic resilience for local governments.
FUTURE ECONOMIC RESILIENCE
Explore how reliant your community is on tourism jobs
Australia’s first national climate risk assessment highlighted just how far-reaching the impacts of a warming climate could be, from health outcomes to infrastructure to tourism. Every community in Australia could be affected, but communities where tourism plays an outsized role face unique challenges; if visitor numbers drop due to climate-related events, the local economy can feel the repercussions quickly.
It is critical that local governments understand these risks and take them into consideration when developing their economic plans.
We have created an interactive map that allows you to see the share of jobs in your local government area that are reliant on tourism. This tool serves as a practical starting point for understanding your current position and informing your long-term economic planning.
Of course, tourism is just one piece of the puzzle; in the coming years, factors such as climate change, AI, global markets, and demographic shifts will all influence local economies.
That's where our Economic Resilience Report comes in. Developed through a bespoke consulting engagement, the report equips councils with a clear, evidence-based understanding of their unique risks and opportunities, providing a foundation for making informed decisions about the future.
Meet the team of experts
Our specialists have deep expertise in demographics and spatial analysis, urban economics, housing research, social research and population forecasting
Daniel Evans
Head of Sales & Retention (Gov.)
Chris Thomas
Sales & Account Management (Industry)
Andrew Hedge
Product Marketing Manager (Industry)
Ben Saines
Demographic Consultant
Boris Wong
Sales & Account Management (WA)
Crystal McDonald
Customer Success Manager
Daniel Corbett
Head of Product (Government)
Dieter Krusic-Golub
Sales & Account Management (VIC/SA/TAS)
Brigid Quinlan
Views Delivery
Chris Jones
Forecaster
Beth Reeves
Customer Success Manager
Georgia Allan
Customer Success Manager