Hunter Region Facts

Brief history of the Hunter Region economy - presentation | article  
Watch videos of the presentation - History of the Hunter Region Economy Part 1 - 1970 - 1999 | Part 2 - 2000 - Dec 2010

The Hunter Region is located 130 kilometres north of Sydney in New South Wales, encompassing a diverse range of geographic landforms, environments, industries and population centres. It covers 31,011 sq. km. and includes 11 local government areas, Cessnock, Maitland, Port Stephens, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Great Lakes, Dungog, Gloucester, Singleton, Muswellbrook and Upper Hunter.

Further information on the Hunter Region can be found in the Foundation's publications listed below which can be downloaded from the publications section:

• Hunter Region At A Glance publication
• Hunter Region Economic Indicators publication
• Hunter Region Residential Market Outlook publication
• Newcastle and the Hunter Region 2008-2009 'yearbook style' publication. Refer to relevant chapters within the publication

Data is made freely available from many government agencies on a regional, state and national level.

• Data.gov.au provides an easy way to find, access and reuse public datasets from the Australian Government and state and territory governments.
• NSW Government online catalogue provides a central list of data available on agency websites.
• Latest Consumer Price Index - ABS link

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