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Essential Economics is an urban economics consultancy with offices in Melbourne, Australia.


We provide high quality advice on all aspects of urban and regional economic development and commercial assessments, from market feasibility to land use planning analysis, and from economic impact assessments to policy research. Our clients range from high profile land developers and shopping centre owners to state government agencies and local councils.


Our professional approach combines our many years of experience with innovative approaches using the latest available mapping and data technology. Our focus is on providing well-researched and independent advice that identifies real world outcomes for our clients and for the communities in which we work.


We work closely with professionals in related fields, including urban planners, urban designers, architects, traffic and transport planners, infrastructure engineers and the legal profession. We undertake projects across Australia, as well as in New Zealand and in Asia. Information on our international arm, Essential Economics International, can be accessed here »

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