Regions & Cities
The economic and social characteristics of Australia’s regions and cities vary significantly. Our spatial research and analysis undertaken improves understanding of these differences and enables evidence-based policy development and advice appropriate to specific locations throughout Australia.
Cities
BCARR City Rings Classification
BCARR uses a City Rings Classification in a broad range of publications.
Release date: 12 March 2025
The role of socio-demographic and spatial characteristics in work from home in Australia
Research into how social, demographic and spatial characteristics influence work from home capability and uptake in Australian cities.
Release date: 1 September 2023
The future of Australian cities and regions in a post-pandemic world
Research conducted by the University of South Australia into the long-term pandemic impact on business and residential location.
South East Queensland research project
A research project into the spatial distribution of population growth, jobs, connectivity and liveability of southeast Queensland.
Regions
Population change and internal migration during the COVID-19 pandemic
Understanding spatial patterns of population change is vital in planning for services and infrastructure.
Release date: 29 January 2024
Working zones update
This fact sheet updates the working zones geography following the 2021 Australian Statistical Geography Standard.
Release date: 28 March 2023
Experimental Gross Regional Product estimates
Gross Regional Product is an estimate of each region's unique contribution to the national economy.
The future of Australian cities and regions in a post-pandemic world
Research conducted by the University of South Australia into the long-term pandemic impact on business and residential location.
Understanding regional data series
These fact sheets provide guidance for analysing regional data including geography, population, employment and industry.