In 2026, there will be 6.6 million people aged over 60 years. That’s a 57% increase over a 15 year period. This has significant implications for property and public policy. Urbis covers these issues in Does Australia have the right housing for Older People? Our analysis found that there is very substantial migration to the [...]
In August 2011, the Australian Bureau of Statistics asked all of us to complete our Census forms. Over the last few months, they have been releasing this data and within Urbis, we have been analysing this information to identify stories that relate to property, cities and communities. Today, we are pleased to release our first [...]
The Index has monitored the movement of the self storage industry through three primary performance measurement indices over the past 3+ years
On the 15th of May, findings from Urbis research into the impact of caring for a family member with a mental health issue were published by Wesley Mission. Carers of someone with a mental health issue are often overlooked when it comes to research and policy focus, despite having a considerable impact on the social, [...]
In July last year the state government commenced it’s first major review of the NSW Planning Act since its inception in 1979. An independent Review Panel lead by Tim Moore, and Ron Dyer was set up to complete the task in just 18 months. An issue paper was released by the Review Panel in December [...]
In the context of extreme variations in commentary about online retailing in Australia, independent consultant Urbis has recently completed an in-depth research project on the subject. This comprehensive piece of work is based on factual internet and sales data and detailed knowledge of consumer attitudes and behaviour. Urbis is well known as one of the [...]
Drivers of Activity Centre Development in the Fremantle CBD has been prepared by Urbis under direction of the Property Council of Australia (WA). The PCA (WA) has been engaged by the City of Fremantle. The report reviews the City’s strategic direction and aspirations in terms of the Fremantle Activity Centre’s role and function within the [...]
The Property Council commissioned Urbis to undertake research in order to provide a base on which to monitor Melbourne’s growing population. This base will provide an indication of how Melbourne is tracking in providing accommodation for the city’s growing population, especially in established suburbs. Attached is a summary presentation by Brendan Rogers. Posted on 22 [...]
The Property Council commissioned Urbis to undertake research in order to provide a base on which to monitor Melbourne’s growing population. This base will provide an indication of how Melbourne is tracking in providing accommodation for the city’s growing population, especially in established suburbs. Melbourne is currently experiencing a higher rate of growth than was [...]