The Bureau of Communications, Arts and Regional Research (BCARR) undertakes research and provides economic and data analysis on communications, arts, cities and regions to support evidence-based policy development and advice.

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Communications

See our research and analysis of the communications and media sectors.

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Arts

View our research and analysis of the arts sector and cultural and creative parts of the economy.

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Regions and Cities

The economic and social characteristics of Australia’s regions and cities vary significantly. Our spatial research and analysis improves our understanding of these differences and enables location appropriate development.

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Data Dashboards

Our data dashboards provide an interactive way of monitoring, measuring, analysing, and generating insights from different datasets.

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Publications

Population growth, housing and housing affordability in South East Queensland placemats

These placemats are based on the initial findings from the population and housing analysis of the ongoing South East Queensland (SEQ) research project. Key findings include:

Subscription video on demand (SVOD)—March 2022 statistical snapshot

The summary findings in this document are intended to accompany the SVOD dashboard updated in March 2022 by the Bureau of Communications, Arts and Regional Research (BCARR), within the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications.