MESSAGE FROM THE NSW ACTING REGIONAL DIRECTOR – Geoff Smith Welcome to the December edition of Statistics News NSW.

A major highlight for this edition is the 2007 update of Regional Statistics NSW(cat. no. 1368.1), which is expected to be released 18 December. This popular publication presents data spreadsheets for all Local Government Areas (LGAs) and other selected regions in NSW on a broad range of topics: Population, Family and Community, Health, Education, Work, Economic Resources, Crime and Justice, Transport and Economic Activity. Another recently released publication Statistical Trends, NSW, 2007 (cat. no. 1338.1.55.001) provides a brief data analysis on a broad range of economic, social and environmental issues.

I would also like to draw your attention to the following new resources:

• Migrant Data Matrices (cat. no. 3415.0) a useful new resource for searching and accessing ABS migrant and ethnicity data

• Planning for Business, 2007 (cat. no. 1391.0.55.001) explains how statistics can assist you in making informed business decisions

• Children and Youth Statistical Portal contains a variety of data related to children and youth from a range of national and state agencies.

ABS NSW would like to thank all individuals and agencies for their involvement in relevant ABS programs, consultations and activities throughout the year. Currently, we are seeking your comments on:

• New Service Industry Surveys on Nursing homes, Aged care, Child care, Residential and Non-residential care

• NatStats Conference which is planned for November 2008.

The NSW ABS Office continues to offer free online information sessions on 2006 Census data and tools for business, government, academic, and community agencies. For more information and bookings please contact Amanda Biltoft on (02) 9268 4642.


NSW Statistics News provides an overview of significant statistical releases in NSW. We offer a range of services to better inform your decision making. Contact us here at ABS NSW.