Table 1

MSCI/PCA Australia direct retail property asset classification

ClassificationDescription
Super regionalLarge centres over 85,000 m2 with two department stores, discount stores, two supermarkets and ∼250 specialties, offering comprehensive retail, entertainment, services, facilities, and full one-stop convenience
Major regionalMajor centres (50,000–85,000 m2) with department stores, discount stores, supermarkets and ∼150 specialties, offering extensive retail, entertainment, services, and full one-stop amenities
Regional retailRegional centres (30,000–50,000 m2) with a department store, discount store, supermarkets and 100+ specialties, offering broad retail, services, and amenities, though less extensive than major regionals
Sub-regionalMedium centres (10,000–30,000 m2) with a discount department store, major supermarket and 40+ specialties, offering broad sub-regional retail needs dominated by key anchor tenants
NeighbourhoodLocal centres under 10,000 m2 with a supermarket and up to 35 specialties, serving nearby residents with extended hours and essential day-to-day retail needs
Bulky goodsBulky goods centres over 5,000 m2 featuring large-format homewares retailers and few specialties, purpose-built in non-traditional locations with integrated designs, often near major regional centres
MetropolitanAny retail centre located within the metropolitan boundary of a capital city
CountryAny retail centre located outside the metropolitan boundary of a capital city
Source(s): Authors’ compilation from MSCI/PCA

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