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Department of Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs (QLD)
Office of Multicultural Interests - DLGSC (WA)
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Objective
Develop publicly-accessible websites to visualise demographic profiles of multicultural communities in Queensland and Western Australia.
Method
Built the website using React, ensuring cost-effective, secure, and flexible operation, and gave Department staff tools for access and development.
Solution
Geografia developed, built, and manages publicly-accessible websites for the Queensland and Western Australian governments. These highlight the demographic profiles of the multicultural communities in each state, which combined make up 30% of Australia’s population.
The project began with the launch of the Western Australia platform in 2017 and expanded to Queensland in 2020. These websites allow users to easily explore and understand each state’s multicultural profile through an intuitive interface. Department staff have access to a login-only map builder feature, enabling them to add custom data layers and create maps and charts for detailed analysis.
Both websites were built using React for a fast, adaptable frontend, paired with an open-source backend that ensures both security and cost-effectiveness. The platforms also offer API access for approved developers to build applications using the demographic database. To further support users, we created video tutorials to ensure smooth navigation of the sites.