Economic Impacts | NineSquared | Economics Consulting

Building better decisions through local insight

Every community is different — shaped by its people, industries, geography, and history. Whether you’re working in urban growth corridors, remote regions, or culturally diverse neighbourhoods, understanding the local economic and social context is critical to making informed decisions.

NineSquared helps clients move beyond assumptions and averages. We provide the tools and expertise to uncover what’s really happening in the communities you serve — so you can design policies, deliver services, and invest in infrastructure that meets real needs and drives meaningful outcomes.

Socio-economic profiles

Use ABS data, local surveys, and bespoke modelling to build detailed profiles of communities — from income and employment trends to education, health, and housing indicators.

Place-based economic analysis

Assess the economic structure and performance of regions, identifying key industries, workforce capabilities, and growth constraints

Community impact assessments

Evaluate how proposed projects or policies will affect different groups within a community, ensuring that benefits and costs are distributed fairly.

Geospatial analysis and mapping

Combine economic and social insights with mapping to visualise data, highlight spatial patterns and disparities in order to help clients and target interventions more precisely

Why it matters

Policy and investment decisions are most effective when they reflect the lived experiences of the people they affect. Without a clear understanding of local conditions, there’s a risk of misallocating resources, overlooking vulnerable groups, or missing opportunities for inclusive growth.

Understanding the economic and social landscape of a community enables:

Targeted investment: Direct funding and infrastructure to areas with the greatest need or potential.
Equitable outcomes: Ensure that benefits and costs are fairly distributed across different groups.
Community trust: Build stronger relationships with stakeholders by showing that decisions are grounded in local realities.
Resilience and adaptability: Identify risks and strengths within communities to better prepare for economic shocks or social change.
Evidence-based planning: Support long-term strategies with robust data and analysis tailored to place.

This kind of insight is especially important in regions facing rapid change — whether due to population growth, industry transition, climate impacts, or social disadvantage. NineSquared helps clients navigate these complexities with clarity and confidence.