Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Gold Coast-Tweed Head, Australia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

The Local Government Administration industry faced challenging conditions from 2019-20 to 2021-22 due to issues presented by the pandemic. Demand for ancillary services like gyms and swimming pools plummeted, hindering local governments' ability to generate revenue from user-based charges, like service fees and fines. Despite a recovery in demand since restrictions were lifted, local governments have continued to face intense competition from private sector competitors. Rife inflation in the Australian economy has constrained local governments' ability to increase their revenue. The cost-of-living crisis has added another layer of consideration for local governments contemplating policy changes, as councillors try to avoid voter backlash at local council elections. The Victorian and New South Wales state governments have also enforced rate caps, limiting local authorities' power to increase household rates in line with high inflation. Despite an industrywide revenue decline, local governments have managed to expand their operating margins thanks to increased funding from upstream government grants and subsidies, as well as from outsourcing services, which has lowered wage costs. Revenue is expected to have crept downwards at an annualised 0.2% over the five years through 2024-25, to $61.4 billion. This trend includes an anticipated drop of 1.3% in 2024-25. Improvements in Australian economic conditions are forecast to foster revenue growth in the coming years. Rising economic activity is set to benefit local governments, as increased tax income in upstream government bodies places upwards pressure on funding and grants for local governments around the country. While increased consumer spending and government funding promise higher revenue, local governments’ not-for-profit nature is likely to escalate capital expenditure, driving up depreciation costs and pressuring operating margins over the next five years. The number of local governments is projected to remain stable due to the absence of planned council amalgamations. However, population growth trends may dictate future council mergers or demergers. Overall, industry revenue is forecast to grow at an annualised 2.2% over the five years through 2029-30, to total $68.5 billion.

The global home aged care services market size was valued at USD 369 billion in 2025 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2025 to 2033. This growth is attributed to the increasing geriatric population, rising healthcare costs, and growing demand for convenient and affordable care options. Government initiatives to support home aged care, such as tax incentives and subsidies, are also fueling market expansion. The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and disabilities, along with the growing awareness of the benefits of home aged care, are expected to drive market growth over the forecast period. Key market players include Uniting, My Aged Care, HammondCare, Anglicare, Absolute Care & Health, Baptcare, Anglicare Tasmania, Right at Home, Prestige Inhome Care, Home Care Assistance Gold Coast, Sunny Days In-Home Care, Comfort Keepers, Home Instead, and Home Helpers Home Care Services.