The Regional Price Index contrasts the cost of a common basket of goods and services at a number of regional locations to the Perth metropolitan area. The RPIs were commissioned to assist with the calculation of the Western Australian State Government’s regional district allowance, and it has been used to assist in policy decision-making.

The Progress in Australian Regions and Cities dataset presents the underlying data from the Progress in Australian Regions Dashboard – which was released as an online interactive dashboard for the first time in 2020. The Dashboard is a statistical resource that shows how regions are progressing against a range of key indicators from the following themes: labour market, infrastructure, housing, economic activity, environment, demography and well-being. Users can access the data by indicator theme, drilling down to their region and indicator of interest. The Dashboard can be accessed at the Bureau of Communications, Arts and Regional Research (BCARR) website. This Dashboard supersedes the paper-based Progress in Australian Regions Yearbook publication. Datasets from previous editions of the Progress in Australian Regions Yearbook are also provided here for continuity. Note that data for areas with very small populations should be used with caution, as small numbers can be significantly impacted by random adjustment. Disclaimer: The material contained in this publication is made available on the understanding that the Commonwealth is not providing professional advice, and that users exercise their own skill and care with respect to its use, and seek independent advice if necessary. The Commonwealth makes no representations or warranties as to the contents or accuracy of the information contained in this publication. To the extent permitted by law, the Commonwealth disclaims liability to any person or organisation in respect of anything done, or omitted to be done, in reliance upon information contained in this publication.

Consultants Reporting received by Primary Industries and Regions South Australia for annual reporting purposes.

The Opinions and Lifestyle Survey is a Face-to-face interview of individuals in households. Data is available for Government Office Regions. The data for these tables is from the Well-Being Module, April, July and October, 2014. They cover a range of subjective well-being indicators that measure the respondents opinions using a score out of 10. The questions analysed here are: 1 Overall, how satisfied are you with your life nowadays?2 Overall, to what extent do you feel that the things you do in your life are worthwhile?3 Overall, how happy did you feel yesterday?4 Overall, how anxious did you feel yesterday?5 Overall, how satisfied are you with your relationships with family, including spouse/partner?6 Overall, how satisfied are you with your relationships with friends?7 Overall, how satisfied are you with your physical health?8 Overall, how satisfied are you with your mental well-being?9 Overall, how satisfied are you with the well-being of your child/children?10 Overall, how satisfied are you with your financial situation?11 Overall, how satisfied are you with your work situation?12 Overall, how satisfied are you with your commute to work?13 How satisfied are you with the the time you spend on your paid work and on other aspects of your life?14 To what extent do you feel most people can be trusted?15 To what extent do you feel you have any relatives, friends or neighbours that you can ask for help?16 On a scale of 0 to 10 how lonely do you feel in your daily life?17 Overall, how satisfied are you with the local area where you live?18 How satisfied are you with the public gardens/parks etc. in the local area where you live?19 To what extent do you feel that you are involved in the local area where you live?20 To what extent do you feel you belong in the local area where you live?21 How safe would you feel walking alone in this local area after dark?22 Overall, how optimistic do you feel about the next 12 months?23 How satisfied are you with living in this country?24 How optimistic are you about the future of this country? The measures included in the table are: Average score (out of 10)% giving low score (0-3)% giving high score (7-10)Unweighted Base An interactive chart visualising this data is available.

Regional Development Australia 2014-15 (December 2015) Regional Development Australia (RDA) is an Australian Government initiative that brings together all levels of government to enhance the growth and development of Australia's regions. A national network of RDA committees has been established to achieve this objective. RDA Regions are created and maintained by the Dept. of Infrastructure and Regional Development to support this initiative. Notes The RDA Regions (2014-15) were built from the ABS LGA 2014 boundary dataset. The RDA spatial data is updated as new LGA boundaries are released by ABS or as RDA regional boundaries move. On the 16th of August 2011, the RDA representation of Lord Howe Island, previously RDA Northern Rivers was changed to RDA Mid North Coast. The 2011 dataset was updated to reflect this change. NT, Tas and ACT These states and territories are defined as single RD regions. West Daly RC, which deamalgamated from Victoria-Daly RC was added 1/7/14 SA RDA regions are not completely defined within LGA boundaries, with some RDA regions being defined from the previously existing 2007 South Australia Government Region boundaries. Thus, the large unincorporated LGA (Outback Communities Authority) is divided between 3 RDAs (see SA Government Regions for more information). NSW RDA South Coast includes the external territory of Jervis Bay. In previous data releases, Lord Howe Island (part of the ABS Unincorporated NSW) was part of RDA Northern Rivers. On the 16 of August 2011, Lord Howe Island was to be represented by Mid North Coast. Norfolk Island IS NOT part of any RDA VIC Unincorporated VIC (Snow fields and Islands) have been combined into their surrounding RDA's WA The external territories of Christmas Island and Cocos/Keeling Islands are part of RD Mid West Gascoyne. There was also an amalgamation between the City of Geraldton-Greenough and Shire of Mullewa on the 1st of July 2011 to form the City of Greater Geraldton. The LGA code for Geraldton-Greenough (53520) was retained for the new City of Greater Geraldton. QLD On the 1/1/14, 4 councils deamalgamated. Mareeba Shire reformed from Tablelands Regional, Douglas Shire reformed from Cairns Regional, Livingstone Shire from Rockhampton Regional and Noosa Shire from Sunshine Coast Regional. LGA boundaries had minor adjustments from the 2007 boundaries, but there were no changes to the RDA boundaries.

Executive Employment Reporting by Primary Industries and Regions South Australia for the period 2011-12 to 2023-24 for annual reporting purposes.

Regional land supply assessments measure the stocks of land for future residential, industrial and commercial uses. It provides context for the land use planning and infrastructure provision required to meet demand across selected regional centres in Western Australia. Regional land supply assessments are prepared by the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (the Department) on behalf of the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) to fulfil the requirements for tracking and monitoring land supply, as outlined in section 14 of the Planning and Development Act 2005. The role of WAPC include monitoring and forecasting land supply throughout Western Australia, developing strategies for the timely supply of affordable residential land, and researching and developing planning methods and models relating to land use planning, land development and associated matters. Regional land supply assessments are one of a suite of products produced as part of the Urban Development Program (UDP). The UDP monitors land supply and promotes the timely delivery of residential, industrial and commercial land in Western Australia. The information presented in regional land supply assessments assist State Government agencies, utility and essential service providers, local governments and the private sector in decision making and forward planning. Regional land supply assessments include key information on: • demand drivers specific to each regional centre, including the major economic factors that influence employment and population growth, and therefore, the demand for land and housing • zoned land supply for residential (including rural living), industrial and commercial uses • development constraints • recent and future land development activity • existing and required physical infrastructure. This spatial dataset shows sites/areas that have been identified for future residential, industrial or commercial development. Sites are included where intent has been demonstrated by Government or the development industry to develop the site at some point in the future. Sites are included based on the current, applicable planning framework at the time of capture/analysis.