Government Tools

Population Forecast

Plan for the future

Population Forecast helps local councils predict future demand for infrastructure and services by understanding how your local area’s population, households and housing supply are forecast to change each year. Get insights into the impact of housing policies and changing demographics so you can make informed decisions for the future.

Population Forecast

Used by more than 130 councils around Australia

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Features

Custom small-area geographies that reflect your communities

Get a more granular view of population and housing forecasts in your community by dividing your LGA into custom smaller areas that make sense to you.

Custom small-area geographies that reflect your communities

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Transparent assumptions and advanced accuracy

Comprehensive methodology incorporates council policies and plans to deliver more accurate, locally-relevant forecasts.




Transparent assumptions and advanced accuracy

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Visualise change over time

Our forecasts make change easy to visualise using responsive maps, tables and charts to see the impact of population change over time in your LGA.




Visualise change over time

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Available to council and community

Detailed population and housing forecast results are hosted online, in a web app that can be accessed by council, businesses and community . 

Available to council and community

2.5K

Individual population forecasts for over 2,500 communities

130+

Over 130 councils around Australia use Population Forecast to understand their changing communities

National Forecasting Program

We provide the most consistent, reliable and detailed forecasts of population, housing and residential development available in Australia. We monitor everything, so that you don’t have to.

Get a complete view with spatial intelligence

For expert insights into demographics, population change, economics, resourcing, housing and community sentiment, use our tools in combination to get a complete view of place

Key outputs and assumptions

See how your local population is evolving

  • Population 
  • Change in population 
  • Average annual change 
  • Households 
  • Average household size 
  • Dwellings 
  • Dwelling occupancy rate

See how your local population is evolving

Benefits

Easy, accurate and insightful data

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Trusted nationwide evidence‑base

A credible and respected forecast that combines local planning insights with nationwide population forecasting. Understand the local area in its regional and national context.  


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A proven model

.id Population Forecasts have been shown to be more accurate than state government population forecasts because we work with local governments to inform the assumptions.

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Single scenario

Our forecasting presents only the most likely population and housing scenarios, avoiding selective use of different modelling scenarios by interest groups.

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Independent feedback on council policy

Reflects the populations, dwellings and household outcomes based on local government policies, providing independent monitoring of the impacts of these policies.

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Updated regularly

We continually monitor and update our forecasts in line with changing local and wider policies, to ensure you’re working with the most accurate information.

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Wider audience access

Beyond your council team, members of the public and business can also access our powerful insights to make informed decisions and get answers to common demographic questions.

Population Forecast FAQs

First, discuss your needs with our forecasting experts. We’ll share insights and development assumptions from our National Forecasting Program and help you get set up with the right tools that serve your needs.
Next, we define your local geography, customised to whatever boundaries make sense for you. 


Then we’ll get your site live and let you know when it’s ready to use. We’ll organise training to help you and your team get the most out of it.
Ongoing, we provide updates, support and training as necessary. Contact us to get started.

Ready to get started?

Set up your council with Population Forecast

If you’re interested in taking the next step, get in touch to find out how Population Forecast by .id can help your organisation and community.

Use this form or reach out by phone or email.

Call us: 03 9417 2205
Email: info@id.com.au

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