This report analyses trends in educational attainment and occupational status in Australia.

The paper and associated database directly tackle the issue of quantifying economic growth in regions. BTRE derived regional economic activity indices for every Local Government Area in Australia from 1980–81 to 2004–05.

Social capital theory proposes that social networks and norms have a role to play in influencing a community's development.

Skill shortages are a well documented issue both in Australia and overseas, but the problem itself is not well defined. Most of the previously published work has been conducted on a national or industry wide scale.

This economic growth update builds on information paper 54, Focus on regions 3–Taxable Income.

This is the 2007 update of BITRE's economic growth database. For the latest update of the database, please click here Regional economic growth database update 2005–06.

BITRE's upcoming comprehensive publication will provide a more detailed analysis of the factors that impact on the full range of living costs across Australia.

This booklet provides an accessible introduction to social, economic and environmental statistics for Australia's regions.

The report details trends in air transport services in regional Australia between 1984 and 2005. It presents numerous aspects of the regional aviation industry over time. This report has been updated several times since publication.

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government is committed to the prosperity of Australia's regions.