Growth Areas Liveability Scorecards were developed in partnership between the National Growth Areas Alliance and the Australian Urban Observatory. The main aim was to investigate and communicate the liveability of Growth Areas in comparison to other areas of capital cities. Growth Area Liveability Scorecards are available for Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth and include comparison of liveability indicators between Growth Areas, non-growth areas and the overall city averages. All results are based on previously released Australian Urban Observatory 2021 city-level liveability scorecards, while Growth Areas Liveability Scorecards can be downloaded from the map below.
Growth Areas are defined as the fastest growing Local Government Areas in the outer metropolitan regions of capital cities and spill over peri-urban regions on the fringe of these cities. The areas are characterised by rapid annual population growth, with a high proportion of young families in new residential urban development. These Growth Areas of interest have experienced this type of development in either the past 20 years, or are expected to see rapid growth in the next 20 years.
City Scorecards provide observation to support understanding and further action. The reports highlight liveability inequity across Australian cities that includes areas with high liveability and areas where liveability could be enhanced through targeted liveability policy and planning action. Additional information on the liveability indicators included in the Growth Area Liveability Scorecards is available here and detailed suburb and neighbourhood liveability results can be visually explored via the Australian Urban Observatory map.
To read about the Growth Areas Liveability Scorecard findings, visit: https://auo.org.au/impact/
The Australian Urban Observatory at RMIT University is delighted to invite you to the online launch of the new and improved AUO Map 2.0 on Tuesday the 10th of September at 1pm.
During Social Sciences Week, the Australian Urban Observatory team will be releasing an enhanced AUO digital map portal that supports faster, more efficient and insightful observation and understanding of city liveability across Australia. Our new and improved portal reflects the ongoing contribution of our research partners, without whom, our expanded work would not be possible.
Emeritus Professor Barbara Norman is our esteemed guest speaker at the launch and Chair of the National Urban Policy Forum. Professor Norman is a global expert in sustainable cities and regions, smart infrastructure, coastal planning, climate change adaptation and urban governance. Professor Norman will present the Australian Government’s Draft National Urban Policy that has recently been open for public consultation with goals and objectives that support urban areas to be liveable, equitable, productive, sustainable and resilient.
Join us for an informative, interactive session and learn more about how the AUO Map 2.0 can serve you even better!
Speakers:
Emeritus Professor Barbara Norman, University of Canberra, Chair National Urban Policy Forum
Brigid Papaix, Partnerships Manager & Knowledge Broker Australian Urban Observatory, RMIT University
Professor Melanie Davern, Director Australian Urban Observatory, RMIT University