forecast.id

• National context

  National context

  Since the mid-2000s, overseas migration has driven population growth in Australia more than any other factor. This growth is forecast to continue well into the future, but this trend won't affect all parts of Australia equally. 

  As demographic forecasters, we help you understand the nuances of what drives population growth in your local area. Our population forecasts quantify the impact of macro-demographic factors on future demand for services in your local area.

• Local detail

  Local detail

  forecast.id provides the most granular population forecast for places available in Australia. 

  Learn more about 'micro-geography' and why it is important for planning in our FAQs below.

• Flexible geography

  Flexible geography

  Our population forecasts are produced for small geographic parcels that can be combined to create 'custom forecast catchments' that neatly match the area you are studying.

  Most publicly-accessible population forecasts are produced at the National, State/Territory or, at best, suburb (SA2) level. As a result, anyone planning for local areas has to make assumptions about where and when population growth will occur within that suburb.

  As you can see in this short video case study, those assumptions can lead to expensive mistakes.

  .id's forecast team conducts detailed and extensive land-use research to identify future sources of housing. This research allows us to better understand when, where and how much growth is likely to occur within a local area.

  Learn more about micro-geography →

• A consistent approach

  A consistent approach

  One-off forecast reports prepared by independent consultants vary from project to project in their methodology, assumptions and reference geography. This inconsistent evidence base leads to confusion and introduces risk.

  forecast.id provides a consistent evidence base for planning with forecasts that give you local area detail in a regional and national context.

• An independent view

  An independent view

  SAFi is trusted as an independent and apolitical single-scenario forecast of population and dwellings for local areas.

• National coverage

  National coverage

  SAFi is available for every region of Australia. 

• Regular updates

  Regular updates

  Like any forecast, SAFi is based on a number of transparent assumptions. We take an evidence-based position and are transparent about each of the assumptions that underpin our forecasts. 

  When we receive new information such as new Census data, changes in government policy about overseas migration, evidence of changes in land use or settlement patterns, or other information that materially impacts the results of our forecasts, we prioritise an update to the affected areas.

  In this way, we can ensure that our clients have access to information that is up-to-date and provides a forecast for their area that reflects the most recent information available.  

• Transparent assumptions

  Transparent assumptions

  Our forecasters publish their assumptions and a detailed analysis of what drives population change for each region where we publish our SAFi forecasts. 

  Read our Population Forecast analysis in the .id Demographic Resource Centre →

   

 Options for Local Government

Plan for the changing needs of your local community.

• forecast.id

  forecast.id

  

  As part of the .id community digital information platform, forecast.id gives your council the confidence to plan for the future with a single-scenario forecast of population and housing, that uses local insights and a proven and transparent forecasting model.

  Learn more about subscribing to forecast.id for local government →

• forecast.id catchments

  forecast.id catchments

  Local government can now build custom catchments to better understand the future of places both within and beyond your Local Government Area boundary. A typical example is quantifying future demand for a sporting calitity that will be used by people living beyond the borders of your LGA. 

  

Options for Industry

Identify opportunities, make location decisions, reduce risk and invest in the right place at the right time.

• forecast.id national

  forecast.id national

  

  If you're planning networks of retail stores, schools, infrastructure or other services, forecast.id national lets you quickly and easily access detailed local area forecasts for entire regions, states or the nation.

• forecast.id hotspots

  forecast.id hotspots

  

  We can prepare a report identifying the geographic areas forecast to have a critical mass and growth in your target market (e.g. persons aged 60+ over the next 25 years.

• forecast.id catchments

  forecast.id catchments

  

  Are you still developing population forecasts in-house? Spend less time number crunching and focus on high quality analysis for your clients.

  forecast.id catchments gives you access to the trusted, detailed and consistent forecast.id evidence base. Access forecast.id data for a catchment that neatly fits your client's project in any part of Australia.

  A one-time registration gives you access to our simple self-serve platform, partner pricing and preview prior to purchase.

  Learn more and register for our partner program →

• forecast.id reports

  forecast.id reports

  

  Whether you're checking future demand around a potential franchise location or you're preparing an investment prospectus that outlines the business case for investment, a forecast.id report gives you clear and compelling evidence for planning and investment.