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
Emerging cities in regional Australia
This analysis investigates emerging cities in regional Australia focusing on Significant Urban Areas ranging in size from 25,000 to 90,000 residents. Understanding future growth patterns in urban areas outside major cap…
Release date: 6 August 2026
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.