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 2023
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 2022
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
Latest Research

WA Office Market Report Package | January 2024
Please note this is a pre-order. The January 2024 Office Market Report will be available to download upon release on Thursday 1st February. As the respected industry standard, the

National Office Market Report Package | January 2024
Please note this is a pre-order. The January 2024 Office Market Report will be available to download upon release on Thursday 1st February. As the respected industry standard, the

TAS Office Market Report Package | January 2024
Please note this is a pre-order. The January 2024 Office Market Report will be available to download upon release on Thursday 1st February. As the respected industry standard, the
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 Property Council Survey
The survey gauges the property industry's sentiment and outlook on a range of economic areas.

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

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.

Property industry concern on housing supply and affordability at record highs
The property industry has renewed calls for the Australian and state governments to get planning systems fit for purpose to tackle the housing supply and affordability crisis, with concerns reaching record highs among respondents to the latest ANZ/Property Council Survey.

Property industry housing affordability concerns reach record highs
Property industry interest in the Australian Government tackling housing supply and affordability has reached its highest level on record, according to the latest ANZ/Property Council Survey. Find out what else is on property professionals minds.
Latest Media Releases
Parramatta’s office market adjusts to era of new towers
Newer commercial office towers continue to prove popular with Parramatta office tenants, with positive net absorption for A-Grade office tenancies, according to today’s Property Council of Australia Office Market Report.
Sydney CBD office market leads Australia on future supply, but vacancy increases highlight need for leadership
New data showing subdued office space demand in Sydney indicates the CBD’s strong contribution to the national economy cannot continue to be taken for granted.
Surging demand revitalises Perth office market
Premium refurbishments and innovative new office spaces are revitalising the Perth office market, driving a surge in demand.


