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Socio-economic trends

Why we monitor socio-economic indicators

We assess and monitor key socio-economic indicators such as population growth and structure, educational qualifications, employment by sector, unemployment rate, and household income in the region.

These indicators help us understand the key socio-economic trends in the region. We use this information to make informed decisions on regional economic development initiatives, including protecting and sustaining natural resources and determining how to fund these initiatives.

General trends

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The indicator is updated every five years. The next update is due in 2024 using results from the 2023 Census.

Last updated June 2024