Geodemographic segmentation : the case of ethnic marketing in Australia

![CDATA[While there is an increasing number of companies realising the potential that the diverse ethnic markets in Australia possess, majority still do not see the potential. Ethnic marketing in Australia is still in a developmental stage. From a geodemographic segmentation perspective, this paper reveals the ethnic marketing potential in Australia. Marketers face an exciting challenge in reaching a multi-ethnic Australia with huge potential returns. If perceptively practised, ethnic marketing could develop new approaches that respect Australia's diversities while celebrating their similarities. The market potential of the diverse ethnic groups in Australia is simply too big to be ignored. As more marketers see the potential of ethnic marketing via geodemographic segmentation and gradually gain experience and confidence in pursuing this alternative to mainstreaming marketing, it is envisaged that ethnic marketing would become an integral part of any marketing campaign in the long run.]]