Tom Wilson demographer

Services

  • State, regional, local, and small area population projections

  • Household projections

  • Probabilistic population forecasts

  • Background reports for population projections

  • Analysis of national, state/territory and local demographic trends

  • Census data analysis and interpretation

  • Indirect data estimation

  • Data quality assessment

  • Presentations on demographic trends and topics

  • Analysis of fertility, mortality, and migration trends

  • Support in obtaining and understanding ABS population data

  • Preparation of technical documentation on demographic methods and data

  • Peer review of methods and reports

  • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population projections

  • Short courses and training in demographic methods.

Demographic Advisory and Support Service

The new Demographic Advisory and Support Service has been designed to provide State/Territory, Commonwealth, and local government with demographic services and support. The service covers numerous projects and activities under one agreement for a 12-month period, thus avoiding the usual paperwork and approvals process for individual projects. It therefore makes small projects feasible, allows rapid turnaround on work, and offers the flexibility to switch projects as priorities change. This is a fixed-price service, offered at a 10% discount on my regular fee. If you would like more information or a discussion about this, please get in touch.

Examples of current and recent projects

Revision of subnational projection methodology for the European Union

Client: European Commission Joint Research Centre

Probabilistic population and dwelling projections for Christchurch and Selwyn

Client: Orion New Zealand Limited (in collaboration with Geografia)

Preparation of SA2 and SA4 projections of the childhood age population.

Client: Australian Government Department of Education

Sub-state Aboriginal household projections for NSW

Client: Aboriginal Housing Office and Department of Communities and Justice, NSW Government

Peer review of NSW 2024 release population projections

Client: Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, NSW Government

Projections of the Indian-born population of Australia by capital city/balance of state

Client: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australian Government (collaboration with the University of Queensland)

Provision of STATEPOP State and small area population and household projection program

Client: Department of Transport and Planning, Victorian Government

Sub-state (SA1, SA2 and local government area) population projections for South Australia

Client: Department for Trade and Investment, South Australian Government

Provision of LOCALPOP local authority and small area population and household projection program

Client: Manchester City Council, UK

Population projections by Aboriginal status for regions of NSW

Client: Aboriginal Affairs NSW, NSW Government

Creation of a bespoke State and local government area population projection program for Tasmania

Client: Department of Treasury and Finance, Tasmanian Government

Advice and guidance on preparing population estimates and projections

Client: Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, WA Government