Economic data and market research

Undertake your own customer and market research using our convenient web-based tools, featuring industry insights and ABS demographic and economic data, specific to Merri-bek:

Why choose to invest in Merri-bek

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Merri-bek Economic Health Check 2023

An ‘economic health check’ has been prepared to analyse the current state of the Merri-bek’s economy and its strengths, weaknesses, and prevailing opportunities. This Economic Health Check 2023 is based on the most recent statistical data available, comparisons to other similar local government areas, and a review of state and national issues and trends affecting Merri-bek’s economy.

Download a PDF of the Merri-bek Economic Health Check, 2023 (PDF 5Mb)

Local consumer spending data

Merri-bek has access to monthly and quarterly consumer spending data, relating to spending in physical (bricks and mortar) stores in Merri-bek. The data, known as SpendMapp and provided by Geografia Pty Ltd, is summarised in monthly and quarterly reports.

The most recent reports are provided here

Monthly reports

Quarterly reports 

Design, Creative and Cultural Industries Local Data

Merri-bek has a thriving design, cultural and creative industries sector. Find out more about the sector, where it is concentrated (down to ABS SA2 level), and the jobs and economic value it contributes to Merri-bek.

Activity Centres and Precincts Data

Merri-bek has a range of activity centres where retail and hospitality, as well as professional services, healthcare, entertainment and all kinds of other businesses concentrate. Find out more about Merri-bek’s largest activity centres here.

Other Sources of Data and Statistics

Australian Bureau of Statistics -  Australian Bureau of Statistics (abs.gov.au)

Business Victoria – Where to find statistics: Where to find statistics | Business Victoria