NSW Economic Update (Summer 2019)

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NSW and Victoria share the honour of the best performing Australian economy. NSW gross state product (GSP) grew by 2.6% over the 2017-18 financial year. Presents statistical information on key economic indicators, providing an updated snapshot of the NSW economy. Ranks the States and Territories by comparing the latest levels for eight key indicators: economic growth; retail spending; equipment investment; unemployment; construction work done; population growth; housing finance; and dwelling commencements. NSW is consistently strong across the indicators and is second-ranked on six of the eight indicators.

Presents statistical information on key economic indicators, providing an updated snapshot of the NSW economy and relevant points of comparison with other Australian States and Territories.

Lenny Roth
Parliamentary Research Service
Statistical Indicators 1, 2019

Published: 19 February 2019