Run that town

Think you could run your town better than your local mayor?

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released a free iOS strategy game using real 2011 census data, called Run That Town, in which players are challenged to make planning decisions that will boost their popularity, grow the town and keep the locals happy.

Each time you start a new game, Run That Town takes the Census data from your selected postal area and uses it to generate your town's initial population. As the game progresses, your decisions will affect your popularity, which will in turn have an impact on your area’s birth rate, migration rate and overall population.

The game is available for download free from the AppStore.