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Functional specialisation and socio-economic factors in population change: A clustering study in non-metropolitan Australia

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  • Karim K Mardaneh

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Although research has examined population growth and decline using functional specialisation, little attention has been paid to the possible combined effects of functional specialisation and socio-economic factors on population change. Using the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census Data 2001–2006 for statistical local areas, this study presents an investigation of the role of both functional specialisation and socio-economic factors in population change in non-metropolitan areas under the sustenance framework. The uniqueness of the study is twofold. Conceptually it develops a framework to compare the combined role of functional specialisation and socio-economic factors on population change; and, empirically it uses data mining (cluster analysis) techniques to investigate the extent of this combined role. The results show the significance of both functional specialisation and socio-economic factors. Policy implications of the study indicate the need to examine regional development and population change in relation to functional specialisation and socio-economic factors and their impact on viability of non-metropolitan areas.

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  • Karim K Mardaneh, 2016. "Functional specialisation and socio-economic factors in population change: A clustering study in non-metropolitan Australia," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 53(8), pages 1591-1616, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:urbstu:v:53:y:2016:i:8:p:1591-1616
    DOI: 10.1177/0042098015577340
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