Andrew Taylor

Associate Professor Andrew Taylor holds a PhD from Charles Darwin University and is affiliated with the Northern Institute and Faculty of Arts and Society. His research focuses on population dynamics in northern Australia, with expertise in demography, Indigenous migration patterns, and policy implications. He previously worked at the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Education:

• PhD: Investigations of Changing Indigenous Migration Practices for the Northern Territory of Australia: Theoretical and Policy Implications (CDU, 2012)
• Master: A critical evaluation of aspects of the tourism information commodity marketplace in Australia (Southern Cross University, 2006)
• Bachelor: B.A. Double Major Economics and Geography (University of Queensland, 1991)

Research Interests: Population projections, Indigenous demography, policy analysis for sparsely populated regions, and the interplay between migration and community resilience. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education, sustainable communities, and economic growth.

Awards:

• Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research (Early Career, 2014 & 2017)
• National Statistical Service award (2013)
• Library Open Access Award (2015)

Grants & Projects:

• DP240102733: Demographic consequences of extreme weather events (2024–2026)
• Northern Territory Gender Equity Research (2024–2026)
• Migration NT: Migration research for communities (2024–2027)

Labs/Teams: Demography and Growth Planning research team at the Northern Institute, focusing on evidence-based policy advice for northern Australia.