.id (informed decisions)
Darren Thomas is an experienced professional in land supply research and development, currently serving as the Land Supply Research & Development Lead at .id the population experts since April 2008. In the role of Data Analyst focusing on spatial data and data visualization since October 2021, Darren supports clients in making evidence-based decisions through thematic mapping and reporting via a WebGIS platform. Prior to this, Darren worked at Location Decisions as a Data Analyst from June 2013 to October 2021, contributing to similar data-driven initiatives. Darren's career began at Urbis in January 2004 as a GIS Analyst after transitioning from an Accounts Payable Officer. Additionally, Darren holds a Diploma in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia from TAFE NSW, obtained between 2000 and 2002.
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.id (informed decisions)
We contribute to the good society by helping organisations make informed decisions. We are the largest team of demographic and economic analysts in Australia and New Zealand. Our team is made up of demographic and spatial analysts, urban economists, industry sector experts, IT and data management specialists. We forecast future populations and have the largest population forecasting team in the country. WHAT DRIVES US We have an incredible curiosity and knowledge about the way in which people organise themselves into communities and cities. We are driven by a strong desire to contribute to the development of Australia and New Zealand so that we live in a good society where everyone has access to housing, education, employment, social & political inclusion, culture, health, recreation and information. Because of our passion for society, we are excited by the projects we engage in, and genuinely interested in the outcomes. This means we work very closely with our clients on scoping projects. We design projects that are pointy, practical and achievable. We don’t get lost in the data, but use it to provide insights that inject confidence into the decision making process. WHO WE WORK WITH Our clients include local and state governments, education providers, housing developers, retailers, health care providers, utilities companies, banks & insurers, sporting organisations and planning consultants. We believe in collaboration and long, productive partnerships with our clients. We help them make confident decisions about when and where to locate their services based on demographic and economic evidence. We build online information tools and provide consulting services.