Gunnedah Shire Council PO Box 63 Gunnedah NSW 2380 Tel: (02) 6740 2100 web: www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au The Gunnedah Economic Development Strategy was adopted by the Gunnedah Shire Council at its Ordinary Meeting of Council on 19 March 2014 (Resolution Number 13.03/14). ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This document has been prepared by Jenny Rand and Associates for the Gunnedah Shire Council. The Council wishes to thank all those people, businesses and organisations who attended consultative forums, met with the consultants and provided information for this Economic Development Strategy for Gunnedah Shire Council. Disclaimer Any representation, statement, opinion or advice, expressed or implied, in this publication is made in good faith, but on the basis that Jenny Rand and Associates, Gunnedah Shire Council or its employees are not liable (whether by reason of negligence, lack of care or otherwise) to any person for any damage or loss whatsoever, which has occurred or may occur in relation to that person taking (as the case may be) action in respect of any representation, statement or advice referred to in the Economic Development Strategy and associated documents. Prepared by Jenny Rand & Associates and Suzanne Lollback Management Consultants 272 Prince Charles Parade Kurnell NSW 2231 Tel: (02) 9668 8474 Mob: 0411 782 700 Email:
[email protected] Contents Section Page Part 1 – Introduction, Gunnedah Shire and Regional Overview 1 1. Introduction 2 2. Planning Context 4 3. Gunnedah Shire Overview 9 4. Northern Inland Region Overview 21 Part 2 – Social and Economic Profile 28 5. Social and Economic Profile 29 6. Population 31 7.