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Industry Research

Industry Research

Research is a key pillar of Caravan Industry Association of Australia and plays an important role in supporting greater recognition of the size and strength of the caravan and camping market to Australia's economy. We undertake robust, evidence-based research to support policy development, government engagement, and the business and marketing decisions of our members.

Our research delivers a sound evidence base for discussions by industry with government and key organisations across all levels - ensuring Australia's caravan and camping sector is well understood, well represented, and well positioned for the future.

50+ Monthly snapshots released annually
40+ Quarterly snapshots released annually
12 Data sources powering CaravanStats
CaravanStats Established 2015
Billions of rows of data from 12 sources
Australia's largest caravan industry data warehouse

CaravanStats

Established in 2015 with the support of Member State Associations, CaravanStats was born out of the need for industry insights to support operators and industry associations in informing governments about the sector's importance. Starting as an Excel datasheet, CaravanStats has evolved into the largest data warehouse specific to Australia's caravan industry, drawing upon twelve data sources across billions of rows of data.

Designed with the industry in mind, CaravanStats provides comprehensive insights into market trends, consumer behaviour, and operational efficiency by analysing visitor demographics, travel patterns, accommodation performance, spending habits, manufacturing data, registrations, and international trade figures.

This data-driven approach enables businesses to tailor marketing efforts, optimise operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and identify market opportunities - while also aiding strategic planning and policy advocacy across all levels of government.

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Research Reports

Each year we publish a range of research reports available to members and industry stakeholders. Recent titles include:

Quarterly Caravan & Camping Visitor
Quarterly Caravan & Camping Visitor Snapshots

Quarterly analysis of visitor movements across Australia's caravan and camping sector, tracking trends in travel patterns and accommodation demand.

Monthly RV IQ Production Figures
Monthly RV IQ Production Figures

Monthly manufacturing production data tracking RV and caravan output, providing a real-time view of industry supply and production trends.

Annual RV Registration Report
Annual RV Registration Report

Comprehensive annual analysis of caravan and campervan registrations across Australia, a key indicator of consumer demand and fleet growth.

Monthly Accommodation Reports - States &
Monthly Accommodation Reports - States & Tourism Regions

Monthly performance reports for states and tourism regions, covering accommodation occupancy, revenue, and visitor activity at a regional level.

Bespoke Reports - including RV Consumer
Bespoke Reports - including RV Consumer Trends, Caravan Park Guest Insights, Retail Trends, and commissioned reports with KPMG & BDO

Commissioned reports in partnership with leading firms including KPMG and BDO, delivering deep-dive analysis on specific industry topics and economic contributions.

Monthly ReviewPro Benchmarking Reports f
Monthly ReviewPro Benchmarking Reports for Accredited Parks

Monthly benchmarking reports for accredited caravan parks, measuring guest satisfaction, review performance and operational benchmarks.

Annual State of Industry Report
Annual State of Industry Report

Annual overview of the caravan and camping industry's economic performance, market trends and strategic outlook.

Six Monthly Caravan and Camping Consumer
Six Monthly Caravan and Camping Consumer Sentiment Report

Bi-annual survey tracking consumer confidence and travel intentions toward caravan and camping holidays across Australia.

Annual Business Sentiment Report
Annual Business Sentiment Report

Annual survey of industry operators and suppliers measuring business confidence, trading conditions and investment intentions.

Real Richness Reports
Real Richness Reports

Research exploring the lifestyle, wellness and experiential value that caravan and camping travel delivers for Australian consumers.

Members of State Caravan and Camping Associations or contributors to the National Association may be eligible to access reports as part of their membership benefits.