Urban and Regional Research
The Spatial Analysis & Research branch of the Department of Planning & Community Development conducts research across a range of topics, including population, housing, land development and employment. This research explores key issues for Victoria's cities, towns and rural areas. Understanding and communicating how these issues impact on urban and regional change is vital to making informed and sustainable decisions about the future development of Victoria. Contact us to receive our quarterly research bulletins.
Whats New
 | Research Matters December 2009 Research Matters, a quarterly publication from the Spatial Analysis and Research Branch of DPCD is now available. This December issue includes articles on Victoria’s regional centres; an exploration of high population growth; and the significant part of the workforce with no fixed workplace address. Updates are also provided on emerging qualitative research and land use data. |
| Residential Land Bulletin September 2009 Monitoring residential activity at all stages of the land development process in Metropolitan Melbourne, the September 2009 edition of the Residential Land Bulletin is available now. |
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| Youth Migration Study The Youth Migration Study commissioned by SAR aims to better understand the choices made by young adults as they make locational decisions to undertake university study. |
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| Victorian Population Bulletin 2009 The Victorian Population Bulletin provides a valuable snapshot of information on population change and the basic drivers behind that change. |
| Victoria in Future 2008 Regional LGA Projections Population and household projections is now available. |
Statistics
 | Census 2006 Data and Analysis |
 | Victoria in Future 2008 (population & household projections) |
 | Towns in time (1981 - 2006 Census data) |
 | Suburbs in time (1981 - 2006 Census data) |
Web Site Updates
DPCD's websites are progressively being updated to reflect the changes following the establishment of the department. This means you will continue to see some references to the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) as changes are being made.