About Property Council Research
The Property Council’s research team provides key industry and sector reports, undertakes bespoke research projects and offers Australia's most comprehensive source of property-related data via our Data Room.
We know that quality research and real statistics are central to our ability to tell our story and advocate for the industry.
For over 40 years, our annual research budget has been funded through memberships, and has allowed us to provide our members, governments and institutions with the highest quality and most comprehensive data. With in-depth sector reports, industry surveys, benchmarks, bespoke research and our data room indexes, Property Council research products provide the most up to date information about the industry.
Featured Research
National Office Market Report Package | July 2024
As the respected industry standard, the Australian Office Market Report allows property professionals to review trends in the supply of and demand for office space in Australia.
Benchmarks: Office & Retail – National 2024
The results of the annual Benchmarks survey are designed to provide owners and managers with a reliable tool for evaluating the performance of their assets and preparing operating budget.
Shopping Centres Online: National
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Benchmarks: Retail – VIC 2024
Please note this product is a pre-order. The results of the annual Benchmarks survey are designed to provide owners and managers with a reliable tool for evaluating the performance
Benchmarks: Retail – WA 2024
Please note this product is a pre-order. The results of the annual Benchmarks survey are designed to provide owners and managers with a reliable tool for evaluating the performance
Benchmarks: Office & Retail- National 2024
Please note this product is a pre-order. The results of the annual Benchmarks survey are designed to provide owners and managers with a reliable tool for evaluating the performance
Our Research Products
Office Market Report
Allows property professionals to review trends in the supply of and demand for office space in Australia.
Office & Retail Benchmarking
Provides owners and managers with a reliable tool for evaluating the performance of their assets.
Shopping Centres Online
A web portal providing a comprehensive listing of almost 1,500 shopping centres across Australia.
The Procore/Property Council Survey
The survey gauges the property industry's sentiment and outlook on a range of economic areas.
Procore / Property Council Forging a Greener Future Survey
To understand the opportunities for Australia’s property and energy sectors, the Property Council of Australia and Procore are partnering on a new research project.
Procore & Property Council Building Risk and Compliance Survey
The survey explores how developers are navigating an evolving risk and compliance landscape, while continually improving building quality.
Yardi/Property Council Technology Survey
The survey gauges the adoption of new technologies in Australia’s property industry.
Investment Performance Index
In conjunction with MSCI, this is Australia's leading and most credible direct property index.
Bespoke Research
Can't find what you are looking for? We can assist with your research needs or direct you to the best source.
Research Education Pack
Offered exclusively to Australia’s tertiary education providers to allow students to access the data and research used by property, finance and planning professionals.
The Data Room
The Data Room is the Property Council’s one stop shop for any statistics you need about the industry.
Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Property Terms is a joint publication of the Property Council of Australia, Australian Property Institute and Real Estate Institute of Australia. Click below to view a snapshot or purchase the full glossary.
Latest Research News​
Property industry confidence rises everywhere except waddling Victoria
The Procore/Property Council survey found industry confidence increased as macroeconomic conditions improved.
Office supply pushes vacancy rate upwards, but high-quality office space proves popular
The flight to quality office space has continued across the country, with new data showing vacancy rates for prime office space remain lower than those of older office stock in our cities.
Office Market Report shows a tale of six cities
Vacancy rates in Australia’s capital cities have increased modestly over the last six months, driven by an uptick in new office supply. Find out how your area faired in the latest Office Market Report.
Latest Media Releases
Gold Coast office space still hot property
Ongoing strong demand has caused the Gold Coast office vacancy rate to fall over the last six months, according to the latest figures from the Property Council’s Office Market Report.
Brisbane office vacancy lowest in over a decade
The office vacancy rate for Brisbane’s CBD has dropped to the lowest level since 2013 according to the latest figures from the Property Council’s Office Market Report, with vacancy likely to continue to tighten in future.
Upswing in property industry confidence overshadowed by future work concerns, Property Council survey shows
The latest Procore/Property Council survey has recorded increased optimism within the ACT property industry — though in a number of areas, pessimism prevails.
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