Hunter Region Facts

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:

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

Alternatively, you can make a request for specific information using our Enquiries Service. Either email our enquiries team or print off our enquiries form and return by it by fax to the Foundation.