• The Australian Government's Centre for Population has projected Australia's population is still growing and is expected to reach 28 million during 2028-2029, three years later than if the COVID-19 pandemic had not occurred.6
• 1 in 10 Australian workers will likely increase their pattern of working from home to 2-3 days per week.7 This will increase the attractiveness of Smaller Cities and Regional Centres and the outer suburbs.
• There was a 200% increase in net growth to regional centres and regional areas during the COVID-19 pandemic.8