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Australia's growing night-time economy is a major opportunity for brands to connect with audiences after dark

 

After dark, audiences think differently, spend differently, and connect in new ways. As Australia shifts to a more heightened night-time economy, JCDecaux Australia is at the forefront - not just for advertising - making spaces feel safer and helping build vibrant communities.

Australia's 5 to 9 Economy

 

This JCDecaux Australia report, developed with global urban strategy and placemaking company, Right Angle, maps what's really happening in the hours our cities are only beginning to design for. 

Connect to audiences after dark

Life doesn't stop when the sun goes down - it transforms. From Burwood to Brunswick, Coogee to Cottesloe, Fitzroy to Fremantle, Brisbane's West End to Adelaide's CBD, night-time economies are thriving across Australia.

2x

Advertising recall doubles after dark.

$174B

night-time spend nationally each year

512M

deliberate night-time trips reflect intentional cultural and social participation

Sources: JCDecaux, Night-time Economy Insights OCT 2025, N=1,000. The University of Melbourne, Night Shift project, 2022. NSW Government, Data After Dark Q4 2024.

Out-of-Home goes beyond campaigns, it brings places to life, creating connection and safety that underpin the night-time economy. 
 

JCDecaux connects brands to the most in-demand after-dark areas across Small Format, Transit and Rail. Keeping your brand connected after dark.

Speak to our sales team about advertising after dark