Good Decisions Need Good Data
We help make sure the right intelligence is available to the people who need it.
Whether you’re a council officer building a submission, an investor assessing a regional opportunity, a business owner strengthening a grant application, or a researcher trying to understand how this region is changing – the quality of your decision depends on the quality of your information.
We maintain access to live regional data platforms, commission research that answers specific questions about this region’s future, and track the government strategies and plans that shape the policy environment our communities operate in.
If you need help interpreting data for a specific project, or need economic modelling to support a funding application, talk to our team – that’s part of what we do.
Live Regional Data
Free platforms, updated continuously.
These tools provide the most current available data on the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island. They are designed for repeated use, not one-time downloads.
Community Profile
Demographic analysis for the region and its sub-areas, drawing on ABS Census data and updated population estimates. Shows who lives here, how that is changing, and what that means for planning and service delivery. Useful for councils, community organisations and service planners.
Economic Profile
The region’s economic character, sector performance and role in the broader South Australian economy. Draws on ABS data and National Institute of Economic and Industry Research modelling. Useful for investors, businesses and government agencies assessing economic opportunity.
Remplan Socio-economic Data Platform
The platform we use to provide data to inform planning, decision-making and grant submissions across the region. If you have a project that would benefit from economic impact modelling for finance, investor or grant funding support, contact our team.
Regional Data Hub
The Australian Government’s national platform connecting communities to regional data through an extensive data catalogue, interactive dashboards and maps. Searchable by location and topic across a wide range of social and economic indicators.
Regional Wellbeing Index
SGS Economics and Planning’s deep dive into public policy impacts at a local level. Covers Gross Regional Product alongside six wellbeing indicators: income and wealth, employment and skills, housing, health, equality and environment. Regional data covers Adelaide Hills and combined Fleurieu/Kangaroo Island.
Data SA
The South Australian Government’s open data directory, with more than 1,500 datasets from over 70 state government departments and local councils.
Searchable by organisation and topic, with an Apps and Ideas section showing how open data is being used to solve real problems.
Regional Research and Reports
Intelligence commissioned to answer specific questions about this region.
The following reports were commissioned or compiled to inform planning, advocacy and investment decisions across the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island. Each remains a relevant reference for the issues it addresses.
RDA AHFKI Regional Economic Health Check
April 2022: An in-depth review of the social and economic makeup and performance of the region. Covers sector performance, the impacts of COVID-19 and recovery trajectory, and what the data suggests about the region’s future. A foundational reference for anyone needing to understand the regional economy.
Regional Strengths and Infrastructure Gaps Report
March 2022: Analysis of the region’s competitive strengths alongside its infrastructure constraints. A key evidence base for advocacy submissions and investment attraction work.
Progress in Australian Regions Yearbook – 2019
Note: Review currency before relying on this document. A 2019 publication – check whether a more recent edition is available from the source.
A statistical resource measuring regional progress against social, economic, environmental and governance indicators. Brings together data from multiple sources in a consistent format over time.
Need Original Research?
For commissioned research on specific topics – transport, agribusiness, workforce, healthy ageing, drought resilience, investment attraction – contact our team to find out what is available and relevant to your work.
Government Strategies and Plans
The policy environment our region operates in.
These are external government documents – not RDA publications – that shape the planning, infrastructure and economic development context for the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island. We track these on behalf of the region, engage with relevant consultations, and provide input where regional interests need to be represented.
SA 20-Year State Infrastructure Strategy – 2025 Download full strategy Download snapshot
Greater Adelaide Regional Plan – 2025 Download →
South Australia’s Transport Strategy – 2025 Download full strategy Download snapshot
South Australia’s Waste Strategy 2025-2030 Download
SA Small Business Strategy 2023-2030 Download
South Australian Economic Statement Download
PIRSA Strategic Plan 2021-2025 Note: Review currency – this plan period has now concluded. Check whether a successor strategy has been published. Download
PIRSA Regional Development Strategy – 2021 Note: Review currency before relying on this document. Check whether updated guidance has been issued. Download
Ten Ways to Succeed in Australian Manufacturing – 2020 Note: Review currency – a 2020 document in a rapidly evolving sector. Consider whether more recent AMGC publications supersede this. Download
Regions 2030: Unlocking Opportunity Note: Review currency – published 2019. Check whether this has been superseded by more recent federal regional policy frameworks. Download
Australian Infrastructure Audit – 2019 Note: Review currency – Infrastructure Australia publishes updated audits periodically. Check whether a more recent edition is available. Download
Australian Jobs – 2019 Note: Review currency before relying on this document. Labour market data from 2019 predates significant structural changes including COVID-19. Download
Looking for our Annual Reports or Strategic Plan?
Corporate publications including Annual Reports, the Strategic Regional Plan and RDSA documents are in the About section of our site.
Need Help with Data or Research for Your Project?
If you need help interpreting regional data, sourcing research relevant to a specific issue, or economic modelling to support a grant application or business case, our team can help directly.