This report explores mobility patterns of Indigenous people living on Country and its impact on the planning of housing, infrastructure and services within remote communities. The research finds increased and improved housing is required for many remote communities.

The rising concern that Short Term Rentals (STRs) are causing detrimental harm to local communities led to this analysis of 13 tourism markets across Australia. Housing affordability policy across all levels of government is almost entirely focused on housing supply. This research shows that within tourism areas, new supply is overwhelmingly directed towards the STR...

The Victorian Labor Government acknowledged that it was time to rein in the Big Build during the release of the Victorian 2024-25 Budget. The authors argue that Victoria needs a new business model, focusing on completing its renewable energy transformation and on starting a new industry policy.

This research examines how population migration to particular suburbs or regions across Australia affects house prices in different suburbs and regions. Besides targeting policies that provide financial support for households experiencing housing stress in regional areas, policy-makers should be aware that policies focused on particular regions can have unintended consequences for nearby regions.

Understanding the patterns and impacts of population migrations within Australia is key for governments and providers of housing, infrastructure and services to be able to plan where they will prioritise resources. This research critically assesses the population projection methods available to Australian decision-makers and planners. A significant finding is that because different users need different...