Regional Research Program

The Foundation provides socio-economic research for communities and regions. Our program is ongoing and deals primarily with economic, social, demographic, environmental and quality of life issues.

Many of our data series have been operational since 1980 and over time key regional indicators and data collection techniques have been significantly extended and enhanced. In recent years we have focussed on issues relating to economic, social, environmental and quality of life considerations for communities.

Our key regional data bases focus on:

Hunter, Upper Hunter and Central Coast regional economies

Investment within the Hunter Region

Input-Output modelling for the Hunter Region

Economic and Social Indicators for Regional NSW

Output / Publications

Our long term monitoring program is communicated through a range of publications, data bases and services including:

Hunter Region Economic Indicators
quarterly publication which provides time series data and comparisons against NSW for key economic indicators

Central Coast Economic Indicators
six-monthly publication which provides time series data and comparisons against NSW for key economic indicators

Upper Hunter Region Economic Indicators
six-monthly publication which provides time series data and comparisons against the whole of the Hunter Region and NSW for key economic indicators

Investment Projects: Investment and Development in the Hunter and Central Coast Regions
quarterly publication which lists by Local Government Area proposed development for the two regions

Newcastle & the Hunter Region
biennially 'yearbook-style' publication which provides detailed commentary, graphs and tables on aspects of regional life

At A Glances
various statistical publications providing a snap-shot of facts and figures at the regional and local government level

Hunter Region Input Output Model
is used to determine the economic impact of major expansions and contractions in the regional economy

Public Enquiries Service
offering information and public access to the Foundation's extensive library and resources