City of Melbourne Block-Level Energy Consumption Projection for 2026

City of Melbourne Open Data provides modelled energy consumption projections for 2026 at a block level. The data, produced by CSIRO, is based on building attributes like age and floor area and covers both commercial and residential sectors relative to a 2011 baseline.

Use Cases

• Analyze projected energy consumption by building block to identify high-use areas for efficiency planning
• Model the relationship between building attributes like floor area and age on future energy demand
• Compare commercial versus residential sector energy projections for 2026 against the 2011 baseline

Strengths

• Projection data covers a 15-year time horizon from the 2011 baseline to 2026
• Includes both commercial and residential building sectors for comparative analysis
• Data is modelled at the block level, providing neighborhood-scale granularity

Limitations

• Data is a modelled projection, not actual metered consumption, introducing uncertainty
• Excludes the industrial sector, limiting completeness for city-wide energy analysis
• Based on a business-as-usual scenario, not alternative policy or intervention pathways

Provenance

Source

CSIRO, commissioned by IMAP Councils and published by City of Melbourne Open Data.

Collection Method

Modelled based on building attributes such as building age and floor area.

Time Range

2026 projection relative to a 2011 baseline.

Freshness

Projection data last updated March 2026.

Geography

City of Melbourne municipality.