Population estimates from the Transport and Population Data Centre, Department of Planning (HOIST). Centre for Epidemiology and Research, NSW Department of Health.
Between 2005 and 2025, it is expected that the overall population of NSW will increase by approximately 17%. Sydney will remain the dominant population centre. Most growth in Sydney will occur to the west and south west of the city. The population of Camden Local Government Area (LGA) will more than double (164% increase). The populations of South Sydney, Liverpool and Sydney LGAs will increase by more than 75%, while the populations of Strathfield, Baulkham Hills and Auburn LGAs will increase by more than 50%.
The population of most LGAs along the NSW coast will increase, with the north coast being the biggest growth area outside of Sydney. The populations of Wyong and Tweed LGAs will increase by more than 50%, while the populations of Byron, Hastings, Great Lakes, Eurobodalla, Shoalhaven and Coffs Harbour LGAs will increase by 40-50%.
By contrast, the population of most inland areas of NSW, with the exception of some regional centres, will decline. The populations of Urana and Unincorporated NSW LGAs will decline by more than 30%. The populations of Warren, Coonamble, Bombala, Conargo, Central Darling, Broken Hill, Brewarrina, Bogan, Yallaroi, Murrurundi, Barraba, Jerilderie, Culcairn and Hay LGAs will decline by 20-30%.
New South Wales Department of Planning, Transport and Population Data Centre. New South Wales State and Regional Population Projections 2001-2051. 2005 release.
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