Pioneering Economic Intelligence Since 1984
Our Expertise
For more than 40 years, NIEIR has delivered independent, evidence-based economic analysis to support better decisions across Australia. We are a trusted authority on regional and local economics, working with governments, industry, and institutions that require clarity, rigour, and reliability.
Our expertise combines deep economic modelling, long-run data, and practical application – ensuring insights are grounded in real economic structures and usable in real-world decision-making.
Economic clarity starts with complete, localised data
Australias Leading Area Data Sets
We analyse economies at every geographic scale, from SA1 and SA2 through to LGA, regional, state and national levels. Our unmatched, validated time series data gives clients the confidence to benchmark performance, forecast change, and make decisions grounded in real local economic conditions.
Decades of Data-Driven Thinking
Innovative Research
Built for decision-makers
NIEIR’s research is original, modelled, and purpose-built. We do not recycle analysis or rely on generic assumptions. From forecasting energy demand and emissions to evaluating policy and infrastructure needs, our work has shaped more than 2,500 projects across Australia.
Our research continues to inform government policy, investment decisions, and long-term planning at every level.
Know the True Economic Effect
Project Impact Modelling
Quantify the Real-World Impact of Your Initiatives with Precision and Authority
Behind every major investment or public initiative is a ripple effect across jobs, incomes, and industry. NIEIR’s impact modelling calculates direct, indirect and induced effects, giving you the evidence to justify investment, secure funding, and optimise long-term outcomes.
Whether you’re launching a major event, assessing a housing or infrastructure project, or forecasting ROI, our models quantify your project’s economic footprint with authority and precision.
Why NIEIR’s Impact Modelling Sets You Ahead:
- Built on Australia’s Most Comprehensive Regional Dataset – powered by 40+ years of proprietary time series data across all 543 LGAs for unmatched accuracy and local relevance.
- Quantifies Every Layer of Economic Effect – measuring direct, indirect and induced impacts to strengthen business cases and stakeholder confidence.
- Independent, Trusted and Transparent – as a politically neutral, economist-owned institute, our modelling is evidence-based and free from bias.
From Macro to Micro Modelling
National, State & Regional Economics
Multi-Level Insights That Guide Smarter Policy Decisions
Why Our Publications Stands Apart:
We deliver economic intelligence at any scale – national, state, regional, local, or precinct level. NIEIR integrates national accounts, state economies, and local industry structures into consistent modelling, enabling policy development, investment planning, and long-term resilience strategies grounded in real economic conditions.
Our flagship State of the Regions report provides a publicly accessible view of Australia’s evolving economy and continues to inform strategic decision-making across government and industry.
Sector-Specific Insights That Matter
Industry Economics & Analysis
Understand the Forces Shaping Your Sector for Today and Tomorrow
NIEIR provides deep, sector-specific economic analysis across Australia’s key industries. Whether you need to understand your sector’s current performance or plan future development, we combine rigorous modelling with practical industry knowledge.
From mining and manufacturing to education and events, our work is grounded in long-term trends, macroeconomic indicators, and granular regional data – helping clients understand what’s next and how to prepare for it.
What Makes Our Industry Insights Unrivalled:
Leading Energy Demand Forecasters
Energy Markets & Policy
As Australia’s foremost energy demand forecasters, NIEIR provides strategic insights into consumption, pricing, and transition policy. Our research supports clients navigating decarbonisation, grid investment, and resource planning, and is frequently used to evaluate the economic cost-benefit of energy initiatives in a shifting policy environment.
Where rigorous analysis meets real-world impact
Trusted Partners in Policy and Planning
Partnerships
NIEIR works alongside government, industry, and community organisations to deliver objective economic intelligence that supports better decisions. Our partnerships are built on long-term trust, rigorous methodology, and a shared focus on sustainable regional development. Whether supporting policy direction, major investment planning, or sector strategy, we bring independent insight to the table, grounded in real local conditions and proven modelling.
- Local, State and Federal Government - supporting regional planning, funding justification, and policy evaluation.
- Local Government Associations and Regional Bodies - providing area benchmarking, forecasting and development strategy.
- Industry Groups and Peak Bodies - supplying sector analysis, trend outlooks and economic impact studies.
- Utilities and Infrastructure Providers - informing demand forecasting, network investment and long-term resilience.
- Universities and Research Organisations - contributing robust datasets and shared economic expertise.
These trusted relationships help ensure our work remains practical, relevant, and aligned with Australia’s evolving economic challenges.