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The Hills Shire, commonly referred to as The the growing commercial business areas between Sydney Hills is located in Sydney’s northern the North Shore and the Sydney Hills, the suburbs about 30 kilometres from the Sydney legal community of Parramatta and the rapidly CBD. The Sydney Hills is bounded by Hawkesbury expanding transport, warehousing and distribution Shire in the north, Hornsby Shire in the east, hub along the M7. Parramatta City in the south and Blacktown City in the west. With Norwest Business Park at its heart, The Sydney Hills is one of Sydney’s hidden gems for The Sydney Hills occupies an area of 401 square business. With a rapidly growing economy totalling kilometres stretching from Oatlands in the south $8.82 Billion in 2014 and a strong workforce, The to Wisemans Ferry in the north. The Shire is Sydney Hills is fast becoming known as an elite centrally located in Sydney’s North, adjacent service hub for businesses providing professional to the M2 Hills, M7 Motorways, Sydney Metro and financial services to companies located across Northwest (the first fully automated metro rail Western Sydney. system in Australia) and North West growth centre, a major growth area for the Sydney basin. The Sydney Hills has a major employment node Two thirds of the Shire is rural land, some of located near brand new homes and planned which is used for farming and other agricultural neighbourhoods, some of the state’s top schools, industries. The Sydney Hill’s central location and offers a relaxed lifestyle surrounded by parks, allows businesses and organisations to tap into gardens and bushland.

Population Employment Gross Regional Product 187,703 56,850 8.824 People Jobs Billion

Value Added Tourism Output Tourism Employment 8.079 363.019 2,219 Billion Million Jobs Employment by Industry

It is estimated that 56,850 people work in The Hills. The Hills represents 9.24 % of the 615,223 people working in Greater Western Sydney, 1.90 % of the 2,996,038 people working in New South Wales and 0.58 % of the 9,824,444 people working in Australia.

The Hills Employment by Industry

All Industries - All Zones

IndustryJobs 19.87% The Hills Retail Trade 11.76% Greater Western Sydn... 11.38% The Hills Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 4.70% Greater Western Sydn... 10.23% The Hills Health Care & Social Assistance 12.00% Greater Western Sydn... 9.10% The Hills Education & Training 8.70% Greater Western Sydn... 8.66% The Hills Manufacturing 15.12% Greater Western Sydn... 7.69% The Hills Construction 6.42% Greater Western Sydn... 6.78% The Hills Wholesale Trade 6.77% Greater Western Sydn... 5.73% The Hills Accommodation & Food Services 5.64% Greater Western Sydn... 4.66% The Hills Other Services 4.05% Greater Western Sydn... 4.16% The Hills Financial & Insurance Services 3.48% Greater Western Sydn... 2.46% The Hills Administrative & Support Services 2.63% Greater Western Sydn... 2.16% The Hills Public Administration & Safety 6.78% Greater Western Sydn... 1.85% The Hills Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services 1.52% Greater Western Sydn... 1.37% The Hills Transport, Postal & Warehousing 5.72% Greater Western Sydn... 1.34% The Hills Arts & Recreation Services 1.19% Greater Western Sydn... 1.22% The Hills Information Media & Telecommunications 1.11% Greater Western Sydn... 0.85% The Hills Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 0.69% Greater Western Sydn... 0.37% The Hills Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services 1.41% Greater Western Sydn... 0.11% The Hills Mining 0.32% Greater Western Sydn...

100% Total data and represents total numbers of employees without any conversions to full-time equivalence. Retail jobs for instance100% represent typical employment profiles for that sector, i.e. some full time, some part time and some casual.

Maps: State, Statistical Sub Division, Local Government Area and Statistical Local Area geographic boundaries are sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Destination Zone boundaries are sourced from Vic Roads, TransportIt is estimated that 56,850 people work in The Hills. The Hills represents 9.24 % of the 615,223 people working in Greater NSW, Department of Transport and Main Roads (QLD), Department for Planning and Infrastructure (WA), Department ofWestern Sydney, 1.90 % of the 2,996,038 people working in New South Wales and 0.58 % of the 9,824,444 people working Lands and Planning (NT), Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (SA), Department of Infrastructure, Energyin Australia. and Resources (TAS) and Transport and Planning (ACT). Definition: The employment data presented above represents the number of people employed by businesses / organisations in each of the industry sectors in the defined regions. In this report the employment data is place of work Output by Industry

The output generated by the The Hills economy is estimated at $18.154 billion. The Hills represents 8.36 % of the $217.258 billion in output generated in Greater Western Sydney, 1.81 % of the $1.003 trillion in output generated in New South Wales and 0.55 % of the $3.294 trillion in output generated in Australia.

The Hills Output by Industry

All Industries - All Zones

IndustryOutput 24.44% The Hills Manufacturing 32.21% Greater Western Sydn... 10.99% The Hills Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services 9.68% Greater Western Sydn... 10.60% The Hills Construction 8.46% Greater Western Sydn... 10.29% The Hills Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 3.70% Greater Western Sydn... 7.86% The Hills Wholesale Trade 7.10% Greater Western Sydn... 7.62% The Hills Financial & Insurance Services 6.07% Greater Western Sydn... 7.38% The Hills Retail Trade 3.95% Greater Western Sydn... 3.58% The Hills Health Care & Social Assistance 3.82% Greater Western Sydn... 3.17% The Hills Education & Training 3.03% Greater Western Sydn... 2.20% The Hills Accommodation & Food Services 1.96% Greater Western Sydn... 2.11% The Hills Administrative & Support Services 2.14% Greater Western Sydn... 2.07% The Hills Other Services 1.65% Greater Western Sydn... 2.02% The Hills Information Media & Telecommunications 1.68% Greater Western Sydn... 1.41% The Hills Public Administration & Safety 4.30% Greater Western Sydn... 1.25% The Hills Transport, Postal & Warehousing 5.13% Greater Western Sydn... 1.17% The Hills Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services 3.06% Greater Western Sydn... 0.87% The Hills Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 0.56% Greater Western Sydn... 0.74% The Hills Arts & Recreation Services 0.64% Greater Western Sydn... 0.24% The Hills Mining 0.86% Greater Western Sydn...

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Source:The output generated by the The Hills economy is estimated at $18.154 billion. The Hills represents 8.36 % of the Latest REMPLAN data incorporating Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) June 2014 Gross State Product, 2012 / 2013 National Input Output Tables and 2011 Census Place of Work Employment Data.$217.258 billion in output generated in Greater Western Sydney, 1.81 % of the $1.003 trillion in output generated in New South Wales and 0.55 % of the $3.294 trillion in output generated in Australia. Maps: State, Statistical Sub Division, Local Government Area and Statistical Local Area geographic boundaries are sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Destination Zone boundaries are sourced from Vic Roads, TransportDefinition: Output data represents the gross revenue generated by businesses/organisations in each of the industry NSW, Department of Transport and Main Roads (QLD), Department for Planning and Infrastructure (WA), Department ofsectors in a defined region. Gross revenue is also referred to as total sales or total income. Lands and Planning (NT), Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (SA), Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (TAS) and Transport and Planning (ACT). Wages and Salaries by Industry

The wages and salaries paid by businesses and organisations in The Hills is estimated at $4.259 billion. The Hills represents 8.67 % of the $49.147 billion in wages & salaries paid by businesses and organisations in Greater Western Sydney, 1.78 % of the $239.696 billion in wages & salaries paid by businesses and organisations in New South Wales and 0.56 % of the $766.085 billion in wages & salaries paid by businesses and organisations in Australia.

The Hills Wages & Salaries by Industry

All Industries - All Zones

Wages & Industry Salaries 15.28% The Hills Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 5.48% Greater Western Sydn... 12.03% The Hills Retail Trade 6.68% Greater Western Sydn... 10.33% The Hills Wholesale Trade 9.67% Greater Western Sydn... 9.94% The Hills Health Care & Social Assistance 10.85% Greater Western Sydn... 9.43% The Hills Manufacturing 16.73% Greater Western Sydn... 8.82% The Hills Education & Training 8.89% Greater Western Sydn... 7.86% The Hills Financial & Insurance Services 5.91% Greater Western Sydn... 6.48% The Hills Construction 5.82% Greater Western Sydn... 3.94% The Hills Administrative & Support Services 4.15% Greater Western Sydn... 3.67% The Hills Other Services 2.66% Greater Western Sydn... 2.84% The Hills Public Administration & Safety 9.03% Greater Western Sydn... 2.67% The Hills Accommodation & Food Services 2.47% Greater Western Sydn... 2.10% The Hills Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services 1.64% Greater Western Sydn... 1.38% The Hills Information Media & Telecommunications 1.24% Greater Western Sydn... 1.25% The Hills Transport, Postal & Warehousing 5.27% Greater Western Sydn... 0.69% The Hills Arts & Recreation Services 0.61% Greater Western Sydn... 0.63% The Hills Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services 2.07% Greater Western Sydn... 0.48% The Hills Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 0.27% Greater Western Sydn... 0.16% The Hills Mining 0.58% Greater Western Sydn...

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Maps:The wages and salaries paid by businesses and organisations in The Hills is estimated at $4.259 billion. The Hills State, Statistical Sub Division, Local Government Area and Statistical Local Area geographic boundaries are represents 8.67 % of the $49.147 billion in wages & salaries paid by businesses and organisations in Greater Western sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Destination Zone boundaries are sourced from Vic Roads, Transport Sydney, 1.78 % of the $239.696 billion in wages & salaries paid by businesses and organisations in New South Wales NSW, Department of Transport and Main Roads (QLD), Department for Planning and Infrastructure (WA), Department of and 0.56 % of the $766.085 billion in wages & salaries paid by businesses and organisations in Australia. Lands and Planning (NT), Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (SA), Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (TAS) and Transport and Planning (ACT). Regional Exports by Industry

The value of regional exports generated by the The Hills economy is estimated at $5.425 billion.

The Hills Regional Exports by Industry

All Industries - All Zones

IndustryRegional Exports 48.00% The Hills Manufacturing 65.66% Greater Western Sydn... 12.13% The Hills Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 0.74% Greater Western Sydn... 11.14% The Hills Wholesale Trade 9.81% Greater Western Sydn... 9.34% The Hills Retail Trade 0.60% Greater Western Sydn... 5.72% The Hills Financial & Insurance Services 4.82% Greater Western Sydn... 3.84% The Hills Construction 1.26% Greater Western Sydn... 1.74% The Hills Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services 1.36% Greater Western Sydn... 1.50% The Hills Education & Training 0.61% Greater Western Sydn... 1.26% The Hills Other Services 0.48% Greater Western Sydn... 1.24% The Hills Information Media & Telecommunications 1.24% Greater Western Sydn... 1.03% The Hills Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 0.31% Greater Western Sydn... 0.83% The Hills Accommodation & Food Services 0.69% Greater Western Sydn... 0.66% The Hills Administrative & Support Services 0.77% Greater Western Sydn... 0.61% The Hills Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services 2.93% Greater Western Sydn... 0.58% The Hills Transport, Postal & Warehousing 5.21% Greater Western Sydn... 0.18% The Hills Mining 2.42% Greater Western Sydn... 0.15% The Hills Arts & Recreation Services 0.11% Greater Western Sydn... 0.04% The Hills Health Care & Social Assistance 0.08% Greater Western Sydn... 0.01% The Hills Public Administration & Safety 0.89% Greater Western Sydn...

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exports. For instance, so exports of goods and services from The Hills include sales to the rest of the Greater Western Sydney region.The value of regional exports generated by the The Hills economy is estimated at $5.425 billion.

Source:Definition: Latest Regional Exports data represents the value ($) of goods and services exported outside of the defined regionREMPLAN data incorporating Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) June 2014 Gross State Product, 2012 / 2013 National Input Output Tables and 2011 Census Place of Work Employment Data.that have been generated by businesses / organisations in each of the industry sectors within the region. Another way of defining exports is as an inflow of money into the region, i.e. Motels have an inflow of money from people who live outside Maps:the region’s boundaries thus they are earning export dollars. No distinction is made between domestic and international State, Statistical Sub Division, Local Government Area and Statistical Local Area geographic boundaries are sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Destination Zone boundaries are sourced from Vic Roads, Transport NSW, Department of Transport and Main Roads (QLD), Department for Planning and Infrastructure (WA), Department of Lands and Planning (NT), Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (SA), Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (TAS) and Transport and Planning (ACT).

Regional Imports by Industry

The value of intermediate goods and services imported into The Hills by local industry sectors is estimated at $4.609 billion.

The Hills Regional Imports by Industry

All Industries - All Zones

Regional Industry Imports 61.15% The Hills Manufacturing 67.81% Greater Western Sydn... 8.91% The Hills Construction 4.45% Greater Western Sydn... 5.56% The Hills Wholesale Trade 4.50% Greater Western Sydn... 4.90% The Hills Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 2.45% Greater Western Sydn... 3.02% The Hills Retail Trade 1.84% Greater Western Sydn... 2.99% The Hills Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services 3.10% Greater Western Sydn... 2.41% The Hills Financial & Insurance Services 2.24% Greater Western Sydn... 2.23% The Hills Accommodation & Food Services 1.54% Greater Western Sydn... 1.74% The Hills Information Media & Telecommunications 1.66% Greater Western Sydn... 1.14% The Hills Administrative & Support Services 1.26% Greater Western Sydn... 0.96% The Hills Other Services 0.69% Greater Western Sydn... 0.87% The Hills Education & Training 0.71% Greater Western Sydn... 0.86% The Hills Transport, Postal & Warehousing 2.82% Greater Western Sydn... 0.68% The Hills Health Care & Social Assistance 0.65% Greater Western Sydn... 0.65% The Hills Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services 1.00% Greater Western Sydn... 0.59% The Hills Public Administration & Safety 1.79% Greater Western Sydn... 0.57% The Hills Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 0.39% Greater Western Sydn... 0.50% The Hills Arts & Recreation Services 0.40% Greater Western Sydn... 0.25% The Hills Mining 0.71% Greater Western Sydn... the region, i.e. A local business outsourcing accountancy services to a firm in another region which results in an outflow of money thus they are importing services. No distinction is made between domestic and international imports, and so100% Total imports into The Hills include goods and services sourced from the broader Greater Western Sydney region.100%

Note: The Hills Shire Council has access to the REMPLAN Gap Analysis Module which details the types of goods and services imported into The Hills thereby highlighting potential opportunities for import replacement the local employment generation.

Source: Latest REMPLAN data incorporating Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) June 2014 Gross State Product, 2012 / 2013 National Input Output Tables and 2011 Census Place of Work Employment Data.The value of intermediate goods and services imported into The Hills by local industry sectors is estimated at $4.895 billion. Maps: State, Statistical Sub Division, Local Government Area and Statistical Local Area geographic boundaries are sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Destination Zone boundaries are sourced from Vic Roads, TransportDefinition: Regional Imports data represents the value ($) of goods and services imported into the defined region by NSW, Department of Transport and Main Roads (QLD), Department for Planning and Infrastructure (WA), Department ofbusinesses / organisations in each of the industry sectors. Another way of defining imports is as an outflow of money from Lands and Planning (NT), Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (SA), Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (TAS) and Transport and Planning (ACT). Value-Added by Industry

The total value added by the The Hills economy is estimated at $8.079 billion. The Hills represents 8.59 % of the $94.086 billion value added in Greater Western Sydney, 1.75 % of the $460.678 billion value added in New South Wales and 0.54 % of the $1.485 trillion value added in Australia.

The Hills Value-Added by Industry

All Industries - All Zones

IndustryValue Added 17.18% The Hills Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services 15.55% Greater Western Sydn... 11.83% The Hills Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 4.30% Greater Western Sydn... 10.37% The Hills Financial & Insurance Services 9.09% Greater Western Sydn... 9.82% The Hills Retail Trade 5.40% Greater Western Sydn... 8.68% The Hills Manufacturing 14.74% Greater Western Sydn... 8.60% The Hills Wholesale Trade 7.98% Greater Western Sydn... 6.64% The Hills Construction 5.83% Greater Western Sydn... 6.22% The Hills Health Care & Social Assistance 6.77% Greater Western Sydn... 5.35% The Hills Education & Training 5.27% Greater Western Sydn... 2.66% The Hills Other Services 2.00% Greater Western Sydn... 2.51% The Hills Administrative & Support Services 2.61% Greater Western Sydn... 2.32% The Hills Accommodation & Food Services 2.13% Greater Western Sydn... 1.83% The Hills Information Media & Telecommunications 1.64% Greater Western Sydn... 1.81% The Hills Public Administration & Safety 5.92% Greater Western Sydn... 1.28% The Hills Transport, Postal & Warehousing 5.42% Greater Western Sydn... 1.12% The Hills Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services 3.32% Greater Western Sydn... 0.99% The Hills Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 0.65% Greater Western Sydn... 0.62% The Hills Arts & Recreation Services 0.54% Greater Western Sydn... 0.18% The Hills Mining 0.83% Greater Western Sydn...

100% Total 100% output generated by an industry sector, or alternatively, by adding the Wages & Salaries paid to local employees, the gross operating surplus and taxes on products and production. Value-Added by industry sector is the major element in the calculation of Gross Regional Product.

Source: Latest REMPLAN data incorporating Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) June 2014 Gross State Product, 2012 / 2013 National Input Output Tables and 2011 Census Place of Work Employment Data. The total value added by the The Hills economy is estimated at $8.079 billion. The Hills represents 8.59 % of the $94.086 Maps:billion value added in Greater Western Sydney, 1.75 % of the $460.678 billion value added in New South Wales and 0.54 % State, Statistical Sub Division, Local Government Area and Statistical Local Area geographic boundaries are of the $1.485 trillion value added in Australia. sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Destination Zone boundaries are sourced from Vic Roads, Transport NSW, Department of Transport and Main Roads (QLD), Department for Planning and Infrastructure (WA), Department of Definition: Value-Added data represents the marginal economic value that is added by each industry sector in a defined Lands and Planning (NT), Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (SA), Department of Infrastructure, Energy region. Value-Added can be calculated by subtracting local expenditure and expenditure on regional imports from the and Resources (TAS) and Transport and Planning (ACT). Gross RegionalThe Hills Shire Council Online Economic Profile Product

The Hills’ Gross Regional Product is estimated at $8.824 billion. TheReport Hills represents 8.59 % of Greater Western Sydney’s GRP of $102.713 billion, 1.79 % of New South Wales’ Gross State Product (GSP) of $492.478 billion and 0.56 % of Australia’s GRP of $1.584 trillion. The Hills Shire Council Online Economic Profile Report The Hills Gross Regional Product

GRP Expenditure Method The Hills Greater Western Sydney Household Consumption $8,109.895 M $91,839.486 M

TGovernment Consumptionhe Hills $2,261.873 M $25,118.855 M Gross Regional Product Private Gross Fixed Capital Expenditure $2,981.185 M $32,121.764 M

Public Gross Fixed Capital Expenditure $641.752 M $7,126.869 M GRP Expenditure Method The Hills Greater Western Sydney Gross Regional Expenses $13,994.706 M $156,206.974 M Household Consumption $8,109.895 M $91,839.486 M plus Regional Exports $5,449.028 M $57,764.608 M Government Consumption $2,261.873 M $25,118.855 M minus Domestic Imports -$7,843.170 M -$79,902.631 M Private Gross Fixed Capital Expenditure $2,981.185 M $32,121.764 M minus Overseas Imports -$2,776.143 M -$31,355.598 M Public Gross Fixed Capital Expenditure $641.752 M $7,126.869 M GRP $8,824.421 M $102,713.354 M Gross Regional Expenses $13,994.706 M $156,206.974 M Population 169,872 1,923,694

plus Regional ExportsPer Capita GRP $5,449.028 M$51,947 $53,394$57,764.608 M

minus Domestic ImportsPer Worker GRP -$7,843.170 M$155,223 $166,953-$79,902.631 M

minus Overseas Imports -$2,776.143 M -$31,355.598 M GRP $8,824.421 M $102,713.354 M

Population 169,872 1,923,694

Per Capita GRP $51,947 $53,394

Per Worker GRP $155,223 $166,953 The Hills' Gross Regional Product is estimated at $8.824 billion. The Hills represents 8.59 % of Greater Western Sydney's GRP of $102.713 billion, 1.79 % of New South Wales' Gross State Product (GSP) of $492.478 billion and 0.56 % of Australia's GRP of $1.584 trillion.

Definition: GRP is the net measure of wealth generated by the region. GRP can be measured by using the incomes approach, where all incomes earned by individuals (wages and salaries), firms (gross operating surplus) and governments (taxes on products or services) are added. Alternatively an expenditure approach can be taken where all forms of final expenditure, including consumption by households, consumption by governments, additions or increases to assets (minus disposals) and exports (minus imports), are added. The expenditure approach does not include intermediate expenditure, as this would lead to double counting. eg. the wheat and flour in a loaf of bread. These The Hills' Gross Regional Product is estimated at $8.824 billion. The Hills represents 8.59 % of Greater Western Sydney's methodological approaches are the same as those used to calculate Gross State Product (GSP) at a state level and Gross GRP of $102.713 billion, 1.79 % of New South Wales' Gross State Product (GSP) of $492.478 billion and 0.56 % ofDomestic Product (GDP) at a national level. Australia's GRP of $1.584 trillion. Source: Latest REMPLAN data incorporating Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) June 2014 Gross State Product, 2012 / Definition:2013 National Input Output Tables and 2011 Census Place of Work Employment Data. GRP is the net measure of wealth generated by the region. GRP can be measured by using the incomes approach, where all incomes earned by individuals (wages and salaries), firms (gross operating surplus) and governments (taxes on products or services) are added. Alternatively an expenditure approach can be taken where all forms of final expenditure, including consumption by households, consumption by governments, additions or increases to assets (minus disposals) and exports (minus imports), are added. The expenditure approach does not include intermediate expenditure, as this would lead to double counting. eg. the wheat and flour in a loaf of bread. These methodological approaches are the same as those used to calculate Gross State Product (GSP) at a state level and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at a national level.

Of the 56,850 people working in The Hills it is estimated that 2,219 jobs are supported by tourism.

The Hills Tourism Employment

All Industries

IndustryEmployment 18.22% The Hills Retail Trade 10.85% Greater Western Sydn... 11.38% The Hills Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 4.70% Greater Western Sydn... 10.19% The Hills Health Care & Social Assistance 11.93% Greater Western Sydn... 8.89% The Hills Education &Training 8.47% Greater Western Sydn... 8.63% The Hills Manufacturing 15.00% Greater Western Sydn... 7.69% The Hills Construction 6.42% Greater Western Sydn... 6.66% The Hills Wholesale Trade 6.67% Greater Western Sydn... 4.61% The Hills Other Services 4.01% Greater Western Sydn... 4.51% The Hills Accommodation & Food Services 4.48% Greater Western Sydn... 4.16% The Hills Financial & Insurance Services 3.48% Greater Western Sydn... 3.90% The Hills Tourism 3.36% Greater Western Sydn... 2.31% The Hills Administrative & Support Services 2.56% Greater Western Sydn... 2.16% The Hills Public Administration & Safety 6.78% Greater Western Sydn... 1.74% The Hills Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services 1.34% Greater Western Sydn... 1.24% The Hills Transport, Postal & Warehousing 5.30% Greater Western Sydn... 1.21% The Hills Information Media & Telecommunications 1.10% Greater Western Sydn... 1.11% The Hills Arts & Recreation Services 1.01% Greater Western Sydn... 0.84% The Hills Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 0.67% Greater Western Sydn... 0.37% The Hills Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services Definition: Tourism - an amalgam of activities across various industry sectors such as retail, accommodation, cafes &1.41% Greater Western Sydn... restaurants, cultural & recreational services. The tourism industry sector services the activities of persons travelling to and 0.11% The Hills Mining staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other0.32% Greater Western Sydn... purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited. Source: Australian Bureau of 0.04% The Hills Statistics National Accounts Tourism Satellite Account.Ownership of Dwellings 0.14% Greater Western Sydn...

Employment - represents the number of people employed by businesses / organisations in each of the industry sectors in100% Total the defined regions. In this report the employment data is place of work data and represents total numbers of employees100% without any conversions to full-time equivalence.

Source: 2013-14, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Tourism Satellite Account.

Of the 56,850 people working in The Hills it is estimated that 2,219 jobs are supported by tourism. Tourism Output

Of The Hills’ total output of $18.154 billion it is estimated that $363.019 million is generated from tourism.

The Hills Tourism Output

All Industries

IndustryOutput 24.34% The Hills Manufacturing 31.96% Greater Western Sydn... 10.60% The Hills Construction 8.46% Greater Western Sydn... 10.29% The Hills Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 3.70% Greater Western Sydn... 8.04% The Hills Ownership of Dwellings 7.50% Greater Western Sydn... 7.74% The Hills Wholesale Trade 7.00% Greater Western Sydn... 7.61% The Hills Financial & Insurance Services 6.07% Greater Western Sydn... 6.77% The Hills Retail Trade 3.64% Greater Western Sydn... 3.56% The Hills Health Care & Social Assistance 3.80% Greater Western Sydn... 3.10% The Hills Education &Training 2.95% Greater Western Sydn... 2.78% The Hills Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services 2.07% Greater Western Sydn... 2.05% The Hills Other Services 1.63% Greater Western Sydn... 2.00% The Hills Tourism 1.86% Greater Western Sydn... 1.99% The Hills Information Media & Telecommunications 1.66% Greater Western Sydn... 1.99% The Hills Administrative & Support Services 2.08% Greater Western Sydn... 1.73% The Hills Accommodation & Food Services 1.55% Greater Western Sydn... 1.41% The Hills Public Administration & Safety 4.30% Greater Western Sydn... 1.17% The Hills Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services 3.06% Greater Western Sydn... 1.13% The Hills Transport, Postal & Warehousing 4.75% Greater Western Sydn... 0.85% The Hills Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 0.55% Greater Western Sydn... 0.61% The Hills Definition: Tourism - an amalgam of activities across various industry sectors such as retail, accommodation, cafes &Arts & Recreation Services restaurants, cultural & recreational services. The tourism industry sector services the activities of persons travelling to and0.55% Greater Western Sydn... staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other0.24% The Hills Mining purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited. Source: Australian Bureau of0.86% Greater Western Sydn... Statistics National Accounts Tourism Satellite Account. 100% Total 100% Employment - represents the number of people employed by businesses / organisations in each of the industry sectors in the defined regions. In this report the employment data is place of work data and represents total numbers of employees without any conversions to full-time equivalence.

Source: 2013-14, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Tourism Satellite Account.

Of The Hills' total output of $18.154 billion it is estimated that $363.019 million is generated from tourism. Tourism Wages and Salaries

Of the total wages & salaries paid by businesses and organisations to workers in The Hills of $4.259 billion it is estimated that tourism contributes $111.740 million.

The Hills Wages & Salaries

All Industries

Wages & Industry Salaries 15.28% The Hills Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 5.48% Greater Western Sydn... 11.04% The Hills Retail Trade 6.17% Greater Western Sydn... 10.16% The Hills Wholesale Trade 9.54% Greater Western Sydn... 9.90% The Hills Health Care & Social Assistance 10.78% Greater Western Sydn... 9.39% The Hills Manufacturing 16.60% Greater Western Sydn... 8.62% The Hills Education &Training 8.65% Greater Western Sydn... 7.86% The Hills Financial & Insurance Services 5.90% Greater Western Sydn... 6.48% The Hills Construction 5.82% Greater Western Sydn... 3.70% The Hills Administrative & Support Services 4.04% Greater Western Sydn... 3.63% The Hills Other Services 2.63% Greater Western Sydn... 2.84% The Hills Public Administration & Safety 9.03% Greater Western Sydn... 2.62% The Hills Tourism 2.28% Greater Western Sydn... 2.11% The Hills Accommodation & Food Services 1.96% Greater Western Sydn... 2.03% The Hills Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services 1.59% Greater Western Sydn... 1.37% The Hills Information Media & Telecommunications 1.22% Greater Western Sydn... 1.13% The Hills Transport, Postal & Warehousing 4.88% Greater Western Sydn... 0.63% The Hills Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services 2.07% Greater Western Sydn... 0.57% The Hills Arts & Recreation Services 0.52% Greater Western Sydn... 0.47% The Hills Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 0.27% Greater Western Sydn... Definition: Tourism - an amalgam of activities across various industry sectors such as retail, accommodation, cafes & 0.16% The Hills restaurants, cultural & recreational services. The tourism industry sector services the activities of persons travelling to andMining staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other0.58% Greater Western Sydn... purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited. Source: Australian Bureau of0.00% The Hills Ownership of Dwellings Statistics National Accounts Tourism Satellite Account.0.00% Greater Western Sydn...

100% Employment - represents the number of people employed by businesses / organisations in each of the industry sectors inTotal 100% the defined regions. In this report the employment data is place of work data and represents total numbers of employees without any conversions to full-time equivalence.

Source: 2013-14, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Tourism Satellite Account. Tourism Value-Added

Of the total value added in the The Hills economy of $8.079 billion it is estimated that tourism contributes $186.709 million or 2.31 % percent. The Hills Tourism Value-Added

All Industries

IndustryValue Added 13.84% The Hills Ownership of Dwellings 13.27% Greater Western Sydn... 11.83% The Hills Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 4.30% Greater Western Sydn... 10.37% The Hills Financial & Insurance Services 9.08% Greater Western Sydn... 9.01% The Hills Retail Trade 4.99% Greater Western Sydn... 8.64% The Hills Manufacturing 14.63% Greater Western Sydn... 8.46% The Hills Wholesale Trade 7.87% Greater Western Sydn... 6.64% The Hills Construction 5.83% Greater Western Sydn... 6.19% The Hills Health Care & Social Assistance 6.73% Greater Western Sydn... 5.23% The Hills Education &Training 5.13% Greater Western Sydn... 3.10% The Hills Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services 2.12% Greater Western Sydn... 2.64% The Hills Other Services 1.98% Greater Western Sydn... 2.36% The Hills Administrative & Support Services 2.54% Greater Western Sydn... 2.31% The Hills Tourism 2.04% Greater Western Sydn... 1.83% The Hills Accommodation & Food Services 1.69% Greater Western Sydn... 1.81% The Hills Public Administration & Safety 5.92% Greater Western Sydn... 1.81% The Hills Information Media & Telecommunications 1.63% Greater Western Sydn... 1.17% The Hills Transport, Postal & Warehousing 5.02% Greater Western Sydn... 1.12% The Hills Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services 3.32% Greater Western Sydn... 0.97% The Hills Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 0.64% Greater Western Sydn... 0.51% The Hills Arts & Recreation Services Definition: Tourism - an amalgam of activities across various industry sectors such as retail, accommodation, cafes &0.46% Greater Western Sydn... restaurants, cultural & recreational services. The tourism industry sector services the activities of persons travelling to and 0.18% The Hills Mining staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other0.83% Greater Western Sydn... purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited. Source: Australian Bureau of 100% Statistics National Accounts Tourism Satellite Account.Total 100% Employment - represents the number of people employed by businesses / organisations in each of the industry sectors in the defined regions. In this report the employment data is place of work data and represents total numbers of employees without any conversions to full-time equivalence.

Source: 2013-14, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Tourism Satellite Account.

Of the total value added in the The Hills economy of $8.079 billion it is estimated that tourism contributes $186.709 million Tourism Visitor Expenditure Per Dollar

The Hills Tourism Expenditure Per Dollar

All Industries

Visitor IndustryExpenditure Per Dollar 30.50% The Hills Retail Trade 16.26% Greater Western Sydn... 23.30% The Hills Accommodation & Food Services 21.66% Greater Western Sydn... 6.40% The Hills Wholesale Trade Tourism Visitor 5.39%Expenditure Greater Western Sydn... 6.38% The Hills Arts & Recreation Services 5.23% Greater Western Sydn... 6.27% The Hills Administrative & Support Services 3.27% Greater Western Sydn... 5.82% The Hills Transport, Postal & Warehousing 20.38% Greater Western Sydn... 5.18% The Hills Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services 3.19% Greater Western Sydn... 5.07% The Hills Manufacturing 13.34% Greater Western Sydn... 3.60% The Hills Education &Training 4.26% Greater Western Sydn... 3.49% The Hills Ownership of Dwellings 3.24% Greater Western Sydn... 1.15% The Hills Information Media & Telecommunications 0.99% Greater Western Sydn... 1.13% The Hills Other Services 0.87% Greater Western Sydn... 0.77% The Hills Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 0.55% Greater Western Sydn... 0.76% The Hills Health Care & Social Assistance 1.24% Greater Western Sydn... 0.17% The Hills Financial & Insurance Services 0.14% Greater Western Sydn... 0.00% The Hills Mining 0.00% Greater Western Sydn... 0.00% The Hills Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services 0.00% Greater Western Sydn... 0.00% The Hills Construction 0.00% Greater Western Sydn... 0.00% The Hills Professional, Scientific & Technical Services Definition: Tourism - an amalgam of activities across various industry sectors such as retail, accommodation, cafes &0.00% Greater Western Sydn... restaurants, cultural & recreational services. The tourism industry sector services the activities of persons travelling to and0.00% The Hills Public Administration & Safety staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other0.00% Greater Western Sydn... purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited. Source: Australian Bureau of 100% Statistics National Accounts Tourism Satellite Account.Total 100% Employment - represents the number of people employed by businesses / organisations in each of the industry sectors in the defined regions. In this report the employment data is place of work data and represents total numbers of employees without any conversions to full-time equivalence.

Source: 2013-14, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Tourism Satellite Account.

This report details how, on average, a dollar spent by a visitor to The Hills benefits local industries. These estimates are WorkersThe Hills Shire Council Online Economic Profile Profile(Working in The Hills)The Hills Shire Council Online Economic Profile Report Report

It is estimated that 56,850 people workThe Hills Shire Council Online Economic Profile in The Hills. The Hills The Hills Workers (Working in The Hills) - by Education Workers (WorkingReport in The Hills) - by Hours Worked

All Industries All Industries

Balance 6.3% Balance 13.7% Postgraduate Degree 1 - 15 hours Bachelor Degree 16 - 24 hours 16.2% Advanced Diploma and Diplo... 25 - 34 hours Certificate 35 - 39 hours 21.3% Not applicable 40 hours Balance 11% 41 - 48 hours 49 hours or more The Hills Balance 34.7%

Workers (Working in The Hills) - by Income 9.4%

All Industries 10.3% The Hills Shire Council Online Economic Profile The Hills Shire Council Online Economic Profile12.6% Income Report Report

0.87% 19.9% The Hills Negative/Nil income 19.2% 0.93% 15.1%Greater Western Sydn... 7.71% The Hills The Hills $1-$199 The Hills Greater Western Sydn... Workers (Working in The Hills) - by Occupation 4.91% Workers (Working in The Hills) - by Place of Usual Residence

4.89% All Industries The Hills All Industries $200-$299 3.93% Greater Western Sydn... Balance 6.3%

5.67% The HillsThe Hills Shire (A) $300-$399 Labourers 15.2% 5.20% Sales Workers Balance Greater Western Sydn...Blacktown (C) 14% Clerical and Administrativ... Hornsby (A) 11.43% Community and Personal Ser... The HillsParramatta (C) $400-$599 Technicians and Trades Wor... Balance 11.72% Professionals Greater Western Sydn... Managers 42.6% 13.71% Balance The Hills $600-$799 16.12% Greater Western Sydn... 11.65% The Hills $800-$999 16.7% 6.1% 13.93% Greater Western Sydn... 24.2% The Hills Shire Council Online Economic Profile 11.56% Report The Hills $1,000-$1,249 7.5% 13.48% Greater Western Sydn... 8.31%8.6% The Hills $1,250-$1,499 10.8% 9.28% 17.5% Greater Western Sydn... 11.45% The Hills The Hi$1,500-$1,999lls Workers (Working in The Hills) - by Income11.23% Greater Western Sydn... It is estimated that 56,850 people work in The Hills. It is estimated that 56,850 people work in The Hills. 11.77% The Hills All Industries$2,000 or more Definition: 8.14% Definition: Greater Western Sydn... Occupation - details the number of employed persons aged 15 and over by occupation (1-digit ANZSCO level). TheIncome Place of Usual Residence - this is the place where a person usually lives. It may, or may not be the place where the person Australian Bureau of Statistics defines ‘occupation’ as the main job held by the respondent.0.87% was counted on Census Night.The Hills Negative/Nil incomeNot stated/Not 0.98% The Hills 0.93% Greater Western Sydn... Employment - represents the number of people employed by businesses / organisations in each of the industry sectors inapplicable 1.14% Employment - represents the number of people employed by businesses / organisations in each of the industry sectors inGreater Western Sydn... 7.71% The Hills the defined regions. In this report the employment data is place of work data and represents total numbers of employees$1-$199 the defined regions. In this report the employment data is place of work data and represents total numbers of employees 4.91% Greater Western Sydn... without any conversions to full-time equivalence. without any conversions to full-time equivalence. 4.89% The Hills $200-$299 100% Source: Latest REMPLAN data incorporating Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) 2011 Census Place of WorkTotal3.93% Greater Western Sydn...Source: Latest REMPLAN data incorporating Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) 2011 Census Place of Work Employment Data. 100% Employment Data. 5.67% The Hills $300-$399 5.20% Greater Western Sydn... 11.43% The Hills $400-$599 11.72% Greater Western Sydn... 13.71% The Hills $600-$799 16.12% Greater Western Sydn... 11.65% The Hills $800-$999 13.93% Greater Western Sydn... 11.56% The Hills $1,000-$1,249 13.48% Greater Western Sydn... 8.31% The Hills It is estimated that 56,850 people work in The Hills.$1,250-$1,499 9.28% Greater Western Sydn... 11.45% The Hills $1,500-$1,999 Definition: Income refers to a person's gross weekly income (including pensions and allowances). This is the income of11.23% Greater Western Sydn... 11.77% The Hills $2,000 or more the individual, not family income or household income.Employment data in this report represents the number of people8.14% Greater Western Sydn... employed by businesses / organisations in each of the industry sectors in the defined regions. In this report theNot stated/Not 0.98% The Hills Greater Western Sydn... employment data is place of work data and represents total numbers of employees without any conversions to full-timeapplicable 1.14% 100% Total equivalence. 100%

Source: Latest REMPLAN data incorporating Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) 2011 Census Place of Work Employment Data.

It is estimated that 56,850 people work in The Hills.

Definition: Income refers to a person's gross weekly income (including pensions and allowances). This is the income of the individual, not family income or household income.Employment data in this report represents the number of people employed by businesses / organisations in each of the industry sectors in the defined regions. In this report the employment data is place of work data and represents total numbers of employees without any conversions to full-time equivalence.

Source: Latest REMPLAN data incorporating Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) 2011 Census Place of Work Employment Data. The Hills Shire Council Online Economic Profile Report

The Hills Population % Change The Hills Shire Council Online Economic Profile Report The Hills Shire Council Online Economic Profile

4 Report People - The Hills People - Greater Trends - Population Western Sydney The Hills Population2 % Change The Hills Population

4 People - The Hills Population0 The Hills Greater Western Sydney People - Greater 2001 145,110 1,766,674 Change % Western Sydney 149,904 1,784,028 2002 3.30% 0.98% 2 154,342 1,795,766 2003 -2 The Hills Shire Council Online Economic Profile 2.96% 0.66% 157,991 Report 1,805,213 2004 2.36% 0.53% 0 161,315 1,821,509 2005 2.10% 0.90% Change % -4 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 164,132 1,839,846 2006 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 The Hills 1.75%Year 1.01% 166,054 1,870,406 Population2007 -2 1.17% 1.66% 169,508 1,909,340 Population2008 The Hills Greater Western Sydney Definition: Estimated resident population (ERP) is the official Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) measure of the2.08% 2.08% 2001 145,110 1,766,674 population of areas in Australia according to a usual residence population concept. Usual residence is that place where173,074 1,947,292 each person has lived or intends to live for six months or more from the reference date for data collection. It refers to all2009 149,904 1,784,028 people, regardless of nationality or citizenship, who usually live in Australia, with the exception of foreign diplomatic2002 -4 2.10% 1.99% 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 personnel and their families. It includes usual residents who are overseas for less than 12 months. It excludes overseas3.30%175,748 1,976,5630.98% 2010 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 visitors who are in Australia for less than 12 months.154,342 1,795,766 2003 1.55%Year 1.50% 2.96%177,014 2,003,1330.66% In census years, ERPs are derived using data from the Census of Population and Housing and Post Enumeration Survey, 2011 157,991 1,805,213 with an allowance for the number of residents temporarily overseas (RTOs) at the census date. For post-censal years2004 0.72% 1.34% ERPs are calculated using mathematical models and indicator data such as dwelling approvals, Medicare enrolments2.36%180,130 2,036,3690.53% managed by the Australian Government Department of Human Services and Australian Electoral Roll enrolments2012 161,315 1,821,509 1.76% 1.66% managed by the Australian Electoral Commission.Population estimates for Australia and the states and territories areDefinition:2005 Estimated resident population (ERP) is the official Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) measure of the 2.10% 0.90% updated by adding to the estimated population at the beginning of each period the components of natural increase (birthspopulation of areas in Australia according to a usual residence population concept. Usual residence is that place where183,543 2,077,936 each person has lived or intends to live for six months or more from the reference date for data collection. It refers to all2013 164,132 1,839,846 minus deaths, on a usual residence basis) and net overseas migration.1.89% 2.04% people, regardless of nationality or citizenship, who usually live in Australia, with the exception of foreign diplomatic2006 1.75% 1.01% personnel and their families. It includes usual residents who are overseas for less than 12 months. It excludes overseas187,703 2,120,088 Estimates of the resident populations as at 30 June are released annually for all Statistical Areas Level 2 (SA2s) and Local2014 visitors who are in Australia for less than 12 months.166,054 1,870,406 Government Areas (LGAs) in Australia. The estimates are generally revised 12 months later and final estimates are2007 2.27% 2.03% available after the following census. 1.17% 1.66% In census years, ERPs are derived using data from the Census of Population and Housing and Post Enumeration Survey, 169,508 1,909,340 with an allowance for the number of residents temporarily overseas (RTOs) at the census date. For post-censal years2008 ERPs are calculated using mathematical models and indicator data such as dwelling approvals, Medicare enrolments2.08% 2.08% managed by the Australian Government Department of Human Services and Australian Electoral Roll enrolments173,074 1,947,292 managed by the Australian Electoral Commission.Population estimates for Australia and the states and territories are2009 2.10% 1.99% updated by adding to the estimated population at the beginning of each period the components of natural increase (births 175,748 1,976,563 minus deaths, on a usual residence basis) and net overseas migration.2010 Definition: Estimated resident population (ERP) is the official Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) measure of the1.55% 1.50% population of areas in Australia according to a usual residence population concept. Usual residence is that place whereEstimates of the resident populations as at 30 June are released annually for all Statistical Areas Level 2 (SA2s) and Local177,014 2,003,133 each person has lived or intends to live for six months or more from the reference date for data collection. It refers to allGovernment Areas (LGAs) in Australia. The estimates are generally revised 12 months later and final estimates are2011 0.72% 1.34% people, regardless of nationality or citizenship, who usually live in Australia, with the exception of foreign diplomaticavailable after the following census. personnel and their families. It includes usual residents who are overseas for less than 12 months. It excludes overseas180,130 2,036,369 2012 1.76% 1.66% 183,543 2,077,936 2013 1.89% 2.04% 187,703 2,120,088 2014 2.27% 2.03%

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Cat. 3218.0 (2013-14 data was released on 31 March 2015. 2014-15 data is expected to be available in March 2016).

Definition: Estimated resident population (ERP) is the official Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) measure of the population of areas in Australia according to a usual residence population concept. Usual residence is that place where each person has lived or intends to live for six months or more from the reference date for data collection. It refers to all people, regardless of nationality or citizenship, who usually live in Australia, with the exception of foreign diplomatic personnel and their families. It includes usual residents who are overseas for less than 12 months. It excludes overseas The Hills Shire Council Online Economic Profile Report Trends - Jobs

The Hills % Change in Jobs (2006 - 2011)

50 Agriculture, Forestry… Mining Manufacturing Electricity, Gas, Water… 25 Construction Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Accommodation & Foo…

0 Transport, Postal & W… Information Media & T… Financial & Insurance…

Change % - 2006 / 2011 Rental, Hiring & Real… Professional, Scientific… -25 Administrative & Supp… Public Administration… The Hills Shire Council Online Economic ProfileEducation & Training Report -50 1/2

Industry

Greater Western Sydney % Change in Jobs (2006 - 2011)

60 Agriculture, Forestry… Mining Manufacturing Electricity, Gas, Water… 40 Construction Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Accommodation & Foo…

20 Transport, Postal & W… Information Media & T… Financial & Insurance…

Change % - 2006 / 2011 Rental, Hiring & Real… Professional, Scientific… 0 Administrative & Supp… Public Administration… Education & Training

-20 1/2

Industry

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Cat. 3218.0 (2013-14 data was released on 31 March 2015. 2014-15 data is expected to be available in March 2016). Definition: The employment data presented above represents the number of people employed by businesses/organisations in each of the industry sectors in a defined region. The employment data presented is destination of work data; no inference is made as to where people in a defined region reside. The employment data represents total numbers of employees without any conversions to full-time equivalence.

Place of Work is coded from the workplace address question on the Census form and relates to where the person worked in the week prior to Census Night. The industry sectors describe the industries in which employed people aged 15 years and over work. Industries are coded using the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industry Classification (ANZSIC) 2006. A person's industry of employment was classified based on responses to a range of Census questions which ask for a description of the business, and the main goods produced, or main services provided. The name of the business, the employed person's occupation and main tasks and duties, may also have assisted the classification of industry of employment.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2006 & 2011 Censuses of Population and Housing The Hills Shire Council Online Economic Profile Report Trends - Unemployment Rate The Hills Shire Council Online Economic Profile The Hills Report Unemployment Rate

8 % - The Hills The Hills % - Greater Western Sydney Unemployment Rate

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Definition:0 The Small Area Labour Markets (SALM) data has been compiled by Australian Government Department of Employment. SALM data incorporates three primary datasets:Mar-11 Sep-11 Mar-12 Sep-12 Mar-13 Sep-13 Mar-14 Sep-14 Mar-15 Sep-15 Jun-11 Dec-11 Jun-12 Dec-12 Jun-13 Dec-13 Jun-14 Dec-14 Jun-15 1. Centrelink data on people in receipt of Newstart or Youth Allowance (Other), by postcode (not including people in receipt of the Community Development Employment Projects Participant Supplement) 2. ABS Labour Force Survey data at the ABS Labour Force Region level 3. ABS Census of Population and Housing labour force data at the Statistical Local Area level, Statistical Area 2 level and Local Government Area level. Definition: The Small Area Labour Markets (SALM) data has been compiled by Australian Government Department of The estimates presented have been smoothed by Department of Employment using a four-quarter average to minimiseEmployment. SALM data incorporates three primary datasets: the variability inherent in the estimates at the Statistical Local Area level, Statistical Area 2 level and Local Government Area level.1. Centrelink data on people in receipt of Newstart or Youth Allowance (Other), by postcode (not including people in receipt of the Community Development Employment Projects Participant Supplement) For states, territories and other large regions, unemployment rate data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)2. ABS Labour Force Survey data at the ABS Labour Force Region level Labour Force Survey is presented. The Labour Force Survey is based on a multi-stage area sample of private dwellings3. ABS Census of Population and Housing labour force data at the Statistical Local Area level, Statistical Area 2 level (currently approximately 26,000 houses, flats, etc.) and a list sample of non-private dwellings (hotels, motels, etc.), andand Local Government Area level. covers approximately 0.32% of the civilian population of Australia aged 15 years and over. The estimates presented have been smoothed by Department of Employment using a four-quarter average to minimise the variability inherent in the estimates at the Statistical Local Area level, Statistical Area 2 level and Local Government AreaSource: Department of Employment Small Area Labour Markets (SALM). (September Quarter 2015 was released in level.

For states, territories and other large regions, unemployment rate data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Labour Force Survey is presented. The Labour Force Survey is based on a multi-stage area sample of private dwellings (currently approximately 26,000 houses, flats, etc.) and a list sample of non-private dwellings (hotels, motels, etc.), and covers approximately 0.32% of the civilian population of Australia aged 15 years and over.

Source: Department of Employment Small Area Labour Markets (SALM). (September Quarter 2015 was released in The Hills Shire Council Online Economic Profile Report Trends - Business Counts by Staff The Hills Shire Council Online Economic Profile Report The Hills Business Counts (Staff)

All Industries BusinessThe CountsHills (Staff) The Hills Greater Western Sydney Business Counts (Turnover) Jun-12 Jun-13 Jun-14 Jun-12 Jun-13 Jun-14 15,286 15,824 91,398 92,191 NonAll employing Industries 15,883 96,288 -3.8% 3.5% -5.1% .9%

Business Counts (Turnover) 8,068 8,396The Hills 50,952Greater Western52,943 Sydney 1-4 8,386 52,713 Jun-12 -3.8%Jun-13 4.1%Jun-14 Jun-12 -3.3%Jun-13 3.9%Jun-14

2,1247,414 2,2377,598 13,64442,413 13,83742,050 5-19Zero to $50k 2,1408,040 13,72346,544 -.7%-7.8% 5.3%2.5% -.6%-8.9% 1.4%-.9%

4664,758 4814,647 3,22231,871 3,34131,083 20-199$50k to less than $100k 4624,831 3,26733,709 .9%-1.5% 3.2%-2.3% -1.4%-5.5% 3.7%-2.5%

4,3619 124,806 27,78472 29,56972 200+$100k to less than $200K 94,665 28,68660 .0%-6.5% 33.3%10.2% 20.0%-3.1% .0%6.4% 4,706 4,945 28,384 29,858 Total$200k to less than $500k 26,8804,716 25,953 26,950 166,05128,845 159,288 162,384 The Hills Shire Council Online Economic Profile-.2% 5.1% -1.6% 5.2% 3,361 Report3,461 19,471 19,794 $500k to less than $2m 3,282 19,090 2.4% 3.0% 2.0% 1.7%

1,380 1,488 9,350 9,854 $2m or more 1,350 9,099 Trends - Business2.2% Counts7.8% by Turnover2.8% 5.4% Total 26,884 25,980 26,945 165,973 159,273 162,208 The Hills BusinessDefinition: Business Counts are based on snapshots of actively trading businesses as at June 2012, 2013 and 2014 fromCounts (Turnover) the Australian Bureau of Statistics Business Register (ABSBR). The ABSBR contains counts and rates of business entries and exits from the Australian economy as well as counts and rates pertaining to the survival of businesses. This count onlyAll Industries includes businesses which actively traded in goods or services during the reference period. Business Counts (Turnover) The Hills Greater Western Sydney Most businesses in Australia need to obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN). These businesses are then included on the whole-of-government register of businesses, the Australian Business Register (ABR), which is maintained by theJun-12 Jun-13 Jun-14 Jun-12 Jun-13 Jun-14 Australian Taxation Office. For a relatively small number of businesses, the ABN unit is not suitable for ABS economic 7,414 7,598 42,413 42,050 statistics purposes and the ABS maintains its own units structure through direct contact with these ‘non-profiled’ZeroDefinition: to $50k Business Counts are based on snapshots of actively trading businesses as at June 2012, 2013 and 2014 from8,040 46,544 -7.8% 2.5% -8.9% -.9% businesses. These businesses constitute the profiled population. This population consists typically of large, complex andthe Australian Bureau of Statistics Business Register (ABSBR). The ABSBR contains counts and rates of business entries diverse groups of businesses.and exits from the Australian economy as well as counts and rates pertaining to the survival of businesses. This count only4,758 4,647 31,871 31,083 $50kincludes businesses which actively traded in goods or services during the reference period. to less than $100k 4,831 33,709 The methodology used to derive business counts is based on the ABS' best estimate of an average number of employees-1.5% -2.3% -5.5% -2.5% over the reference year and as such is a more representative view than a cumulative total number of employees throughoutMost businesses in Australia need to obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN). These businesses are then included4,361 4,806 27,784 29,569 the year. A statistical adjustment is applied to the payees data using Business Activity Statement (BAS) wages and$100kon the whole-of-government register of businesses, the Australian Business Register (ABR), which is maintained by the to less than $200K 4,665 28,686 -6.5% 10.2% -3.1% 6.4% salaries and ABS survey information to bring the counts closer into alignment with the target variable (i.e. average numberAustralian Taxation Office. For a relatively small number of businesses, the ABN unit is not suitable for ABS economic of employees across the financial year). Adjustment factors are calculated, based upon unit record differences betweenstatistics purposes and the ABS maintains its own units structure through direct contact with these ‘non-profiled’4,706 4,945 28,384 29,858 reported employment in ABS business surveys and payment summary information from the Australian Taxation Office$200kbusinesses. These businesses constitute the profiled population. This population consists typically of large, complex and to less than $500k 4,716 28,845 -.2% 5.1% -1.6% 5.2% (ATO). These factors, along with payment summary information form the inputs into the derived employment variable anddiverse groups of businesses. in turn, the employment size range. 3,361 3,461 19,471 19,794 $500kAnnual turnover values are based on data reported to the ATO through Business Activity Statements (BASs) and includes to less than $2m 3,282 19,090 2.4% 3.0% 2.0% 1.7% Note: imputation for missing periods for all businesses in the Non-profiled population. For businesses in the Profiled Percentage changes of business counts from year to year reflect entries and exists of business. It is important to note that the percentage changes also reflect turnover and staffing level changes in businesses. Therefore, a largepopulation, turnover reported on BAS for ABNs is aggregated to Enterprise (EN) level and is apportioned to the relevant1,380 1,488 9,350 9,854 percentage change, for example in businesses employing 200+ staff, does not necessarily mean an exist or entry of large$2mtypes of activity units. or more 1,350 9,099 2.2% 7.8% 2.8% 5.4% firms but may instead relate to changes in staffing levels, resulting in a business being assigned to a different ‘number of staff’ cohort. TotalWhere businesses report zero values on their BAS or have failed to report at all, these data are compared with auxiliary26,884 25,980 26,945 165,973 159,273 162,208 BAS data, which are then used for the purposes of assigning annual turnover values for each in scope business. In cases Source:where auxiliary BAS data are not available, an imputation based on auxiliary ABSBR data (including wages and salaries Australian Bureau of Statistics, Counts of Australian Businesses, including Entries and Exits, Cat. 8165.0 (Jun 2012, 2013 & 2014, Released 8 May 2015. Jun 2015 data will be available in May 2016).and employment data) is used.

Note: Percentage changes of business counts from year to year reflect entries and exists of business. It is important to note that the percentage changes also reflect turnover and staffing level changes in businesses. Therefore, a large percentage change, for example in businesses employing 200+ staff, does not necessarily mean an exist or entry of large firms but may instead relate to changes in staffing levels, resulting in a business being assigned to a different ‘number of staff’ cohort.

Definition: Business Counts are based on snapshots of actively trading businesses as at June 2012, 2013 and 2014 from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Business Register (ABSBR). The ABSBR contains counts and rates of business entries and exits from the Australian economy as well as counts and rates pertaining to the survival of businesses. This count only includes businesses which actively traded in goods or services during the reference period.

Most businesses in Australia need to obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN). These businesses are then included on the whole-of-government register of businesses, the Australian Business Register (ABR), which is maintained by the Australian Taxation Office. For a relatively small number of businesses, the ABN unit is not suitable for ABS economic statistics purposes and the ABS maintains its own units structure through direct contact with these ‘non-profiled’ businesses. These businesses constitute the profiled population. This population consists typically of large, complex and diverse groups of businesses.

Annual turnover values are based on data reported to the ATO through Business Activity Statements (BASs) and includes imputation for missing periods for all businesses in the Non-profiled population. For businesses in the Profiled population, turnover reported on BAS for ABNs is aggregated to Enterprise (EN) level and is apportioned to the relevant types of activity units.

Where businesses report zero values on their BAS or have failed to report at all, these data are compared with auxiliary BAS data, which are then used for the purposes of assigning annual turnover values for each in scope business. In cases where auxiliary BAS data are not available, an imputation based on auxiliary ABSBR data (including wages and salaries and employment data) is used.

Stephen Garrard Senior Co-Ordinator Economic Development - Business Telephone: 02 9843 0324 Mobile: 0421 205 815 Email: [email protected] grow. invest. succeed www.thehills.nsw.gov.au