The report presents findings from a national household survey, completed by more than 5,000 Australians in April–May 2025. It provides nationally representative insights into current and emerging household energy practices. The findings show how everyday practices, values and vulnerabilities shape household energy demand and participation in Australia’s energy transition.

This report explores how diverse households will live and use energy over the coming decades, helping to guide the energy industry to meet the needs and expectations of Australians into the future.

This report reveals new foresights for energy management in Australian households, including willingness to switch to electric vehicles, the need for better battery charging infrastructure, and sharing renewable energy.

This report outlines how Australia can move equitably towards zero carbon emissions by overcoming socio-economic, location, scale and technology challenges.

SOAC 2021 and these conference keynote papers focused on urban and regional transitions in the COVID-recovery era to report and appraise the social, spatial, and economic consequences for equity, inclusion and justice.