The Hunter region includes the seventh largest city in Australia (Newcastle), and we have the largest share of both regional population and regional employment. We are located in the State’s fastest growing corridor – from the northern edge of Sydney to Newcastle. The Hunter boasts a diverse natural environment, and the largest regional economy in Australia.
The Hunter is a region on the precipice of change. It is a powerhouse whose future will shape the NSW economy. Radical intervention is required to maintain the liveability and economic prosperity of the Hunter as we approach one million people by 2040.
The Hunter has the largest regional economy in Australia, driving around 28% of regional NSW’s total economic output, $23 billion of which can be attributed to coal exports.
We need to work together with all levels of government and regional stakeholders to build the region’s resilience to changing global energy demands and maintain its significant contribution to Australia’s economies.
The economic opportunity and value contributed by every individual needs to be maintained and improved as the region diversifies away from coal.
Reaching from Taree in the north, Coolah Tops National Park in the north west, Morisset in the south, Wollemi National Park in the south west, to Scone and Harrington in the north east. Including the major town centres of Newcastle, Port Stephens, Maitland, Cessnock, Singleton, Dungog, Muswellbrook, Scone, Taree and Morisset.
Our communities are also diverse; encompassing coastal hamlets, historic villages, growing suburbs, country towns, regional centres, and an emerging global city.
Our region has been home to many generations of the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Wonarua and Worimi people, with over ten Local Aboriginal Land Councils spanning the region.
The population of the Hunter region is close to 800,000 people, with expected growth close to a million people by 2040.
A local creative agency, Out of the Square, developed this video as a passion project to demonstrate the growth and evolution of Newcastle and the Hunter Region. Showcasing the breadth and diversity of the region, we have so much to offer, the region is ready for the opportunity.
The Hunter Joint Organisation acknowledges the country and history of the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we work and live. We pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, of our region, and of Australia.
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