Our region

Greater Western Sydney is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic regions in the country – spanning Burwood to the Blue Mountains, and the Hawkesbury to the Highlands. Well known for its cultural geographic diversity and its political importance, the region boasts wide-ranging opportunities for social and economic growth.

GWS is:

An engine room.

Healthcare & Social Assistance, Retail Trade, and Construction are the top 3 employment industries of GWS residents.

GWS is:

Bigger than Brisbane City.

The GWS economy is valued at $169+ billion annually, and is the largest SME market in Australia.

GWS is:

Diverse.

46% of GWS residents use a language other than English at home. This is in comparison to 37% of Greater Sydney residents.

GWS is:

Growing.

GWS accounts for over half (53%) of Greater Sydney’s population now and is projected to reach 4m residents by 2050.