Western Sydney Regional Census Profile updated

The 'Residential development' section of the Western Sydney Regional Census Profile has been updated with 2006-07 Building approvals. 2007 Estimated Resident Population (ERP) data is also available.

The Working Population section is still to be expanded to include detailed method of travel to work data, and the migration section will be updated with age-specific data.

The Regional Profile includes results from the 2006, 2001, 1996, and 1991 Censuses of Population and Housing. It is designed to inform community groups, investors, business, students and the general public. To achieve this, the Profile is formatted to present the data in simple, clear tables and charts with concise factual commentary.

WSROC urges "open mind" on Western Metro options

WSROC President Clr Tony Hay has reiterated WSROC's support for the feasibility study for the proposed Western Metro link but also urged the State and Federal Governments to "keep an open mind" and ensure that the study considers options for the metro to serve areas west of Parramatta.

Welcome to WSROC Matters!

This is the first post in a new blog about Western Sydney hosted by WSROC.

We hope to turn this blog into a new journal about the region, with WSROC's latest news as well as articles and stories about the councils and communities of Western Sydney and the issues that affect them.

This blog complements WSROC's website at http://www.wsroc.com.au/ - and over time we hope to add the ability for others to add content.

Please note that as we'll be reproducing and linking to content not hosted by WSROC, some of the comments you will see won't necessarily represent the views of WSROC or its member Councils, nor do we take no responsibility for the accuracy of these views.