Looking for data about the region’s economy? Need statistics for your business plan?
The Economic Development and Innovation Unit has a number of information products to assist.
Economic Snapshot
Complementing the online Economy ID tool is Council's twice-yearly Economic Snapshot which is packed full of regional economic data.
The Snapshot is available for downloading as a PDF - see Related Documents at right.
If you would like hard-copies of the Snapshot to support your business meetings, please contact the Economic Development and Innovation team.
Economic profile
Council's Economic Profile Tool (Economy ID) presents economic data in simple, clear tables and charts with concise factual commentary. Available free of charge for businesses and investors, Economy ID provides extensive data on local industry and economic performance, industry sectors, employment characteristics, infrastructure and assets. Use Economy ID to help you keep abreast of key economic changes and provide sound data for your business decision making.
This tool is designed to:
- describe - enable users to accurately describe the nature of the local economy;
- explore - provide the information base to develop economic strategies;
- promote - provide resources to develop promotional material;
To access the Economic Profile, click the Related Link at right.

