Data-Led Insight

Resources & Publications

Explore NIEIR’s free economic publications, from regional datasets to long-term forecasts, supporting informed government and industry decisions.

Featured Publications

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Housing & Construction: The Pressure Point for Regional Growth

Demand is still outrunning supply, with delays, labour gaps and rising costs tightening rentals and affordability, especially in regional areas

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Leading Economic Indicators: Seeing the Turn Before It Arrives

NIEIR’s Leading Indicators forecast regional economic shifts up to 4–5 quarters ahead, helping spot risks and opportunities early.

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Local Energy and Emsissions Monitor (LEEM): The Local View of Net Zero

LEEP tracks emissions and energy change by LGA, showing each region’s net-zero drivers, risks and priorities.

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Metro Regional Indicators: How Australia’s Cities Shape the National Economy

Metro regions power national growth, but performance hinges on housing, transport and workforce pressures that vary by city.

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