15. APP J. Economic Needs Report

2 STUDY METHODOLOGY

The assessment of economic need and impacts involved a combination of desktop research, a review of available
materials and information (including statistical data), retail expenditure modelling and site inspections/visitations.

Existing retail infrastructure in the catchment and prevailing population and demographic characteristics is
evaluated to determine the extent to which additional retail facilities in the catchment is economically
supportable.

The information used in the preparation of this report has been compiled from a variety of sources including the
following:
    •    Census of Population and Housing, Australian Bureau of Statistics (2011);
    •    Population forecasts (Planning Information Forecasting Unit, Queensland Government) (2009);
    •    Household Expenditure Survey, Australian Bureau of Statistics (1999);
    •    MDS Market Data Systems (2013);
    •    Census of Retail Activity, Australian Bureau of Statistics (1992, 1998/99);
    •    Monthly Retail Trade data, Australian Bureau of Statistics;
    •    Property Council of Australia (2009) Queensland Shopping Centre Directory; and
    •    Site visits of subject site and surrounding retail centres.




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