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About Sydney and NSW

About Sydney and New South Wales


NSW Competitiveness Report

Each year the Department of State and Regional Development publishes a report from the latest research and industry data to benchmark NSW against selected international business locations and other Australian States.

The NSW Competitiveness Report shows the State's competitive advantages and provides a valuable tool for business people considering investing in Australia or the Asia Pacific.

You can download a copy of the full printed report in PDF format at the bottom of this page.  However, this online report is updated more frequently and contains the latest available information.

The NSW Competitiveness Report covers:

Sydney and New South Wales – a great place to live and a great place to invest.

The NSW economy is the largest and most diverse economy in Australia, contributing about one third of the nation's Gross Domestic Product. The NSW economy is larger than many national economies in the Asia Pacific including Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, and 83% of the State's industry income is derived from services.

Home to 6.8 million people, NSW has 33% of Australia's population, making it Australia's biggest market. Its workforce of 3.3 million is the largest of any Australian State.

The capital of NSW, Sydney, is the business hub of Australia and a leading financial centre in the Asia Pacific. It accounts for almost one quarter of Australia's total annual output of goods and services.

The Australian economy has consistently been recognised as the most resilient in the world, with a strong record of economic growth and stability.

See below to download the latest version of a summary of NSW facts and figures.

For more information

Senior Manager, Economics, Policy and Resources Division | +61 2 9338 6822