Accurately describe the local economy
Develop economic strategies
Promote the region
(Thursday, 10 May 2012)
Retail trade figures have been updated with March 2012 data. See the indicators section for more info
(Thursday, 3 May 2012)
Consumer Price Index has been updated with March 2012 data. See the indicators section for more info
To develop successful Economic Development strategies, you need to know about your local economy. You need to know its strengths, and weaknesses. You need to know where it fits in the overall competitive framework - and what role and function your economy serves.
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(Wednesday, 4 April 2012)
Estimated Resident Population figures for June 2010 have been added to the 'Current population estimates' section.
(Australian Bureau of Statistics, 3218.0 - Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2010-11 catalogue number: 3218.0
(Thursday, 22 March 2012)
Impact Assessment models show the impact of adding (or losing) jobs in one industry sector throughout the entire supply chain. They can also shed a lot of light on the structure of local and regional economies and assist with developing evidence-based economic development strategies.