Australia’s trusted, independent, comprehensive forecasting program
All forecast.id products and services are underpinned by our forecasting program, producing the most consistent & detailed forecasts of population, dwelling and residential development available in Australia.
We monitor everything, so that you don’t have to
From demographic changes, migration patterns, economic conditions, government policies and plans, and the pipeline of housing development, our forecasts consider all factors. Read below to understand how our comprehensive forecasting program can help you make strategic decisions.
National context, local detail
Understand how changes shaping Australia are forecast to affect the future smaller areas.
Flexible, granular forecasts
Neatly match your project’s geography with the most detailed population forecasts available.
A consistent approach nationwide
No matter where you’re looking, all forecasts have been developed with the same methodology.
Independent forecasts
Trusted, impartial, single-scenario forecasts of the most likely future of places.
Expert perspectives
Our forecasts come with supporting analysis to help you understand what’s behind the numbers.
Residential development research
We’re the only people that monitor the pipeline of housing supply in Australia and reflect it in our forecasts.
Our unique key data outputs
Population forecasts
Age + sex forecasts
Housing forecasts
Residential development forecasts
Single or multi-year increments
Detailed geography
1 national forecasting program.
6 ways to explore.
forecast.id
Plan for the changing needs of your community with a trusted forecast of population and housing in your Local Government Area, published in an accessible online tool.
forecast.id premium
Bring the full power of our National Forecasting Program into your business. Support your in-house analysis with the latest forecasts and executive briefings from our experts.
forecast.id partners
Our pay-per-download program gives our consulting partners instant access to reliable and respected forecast information on a project-by-project basis.
forecast.id hotspot report
Find a location near the people you serve with a tailored report that identifies up to ten locations with the highest number of people in your target demographic.
forecast.id location report
Whether you're investing in a new location or checking your current strategy is on track, forecast.id reports quantify future demand around a known location.
Frequently asked questions
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When were these forecasts last published?When were these forecasts last published?
We designed the National Forecasting Program to provide a forecasting service that gives our clients regular and up-to-date insights, rather than having to wait years for new information from government forecasts.
We do this by publishing our forecasts a region (SA4) at a time.
Hover over any region in the map below to see the date we last published forecasts for that region, and the version number for that release.