DEPARTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET Australia s Cities: Opportunities & Challenges Cities Division 1
Australia s 21 Biggest Cities Economic Activity is Concentrated in Cities 2% 8% Sources: Grattan Institute (214), PM&C
Opportunities and Challenges m 16 14 12 Population of Our Biggest Cities Big * m 16 14 12 8 6 4 2 Rest of Australia 8 6 4 2-1911 1926 1941 1956 1971 1986 21 * Big includes: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Newcastle-Maitland, Canberra-Queanbeyan, Wollongong and Hobart - Sources: ABS, PM&C
Opportunities and Challenges Cities as Knowledge Hubs Source: Swinney & Thomas
Opportunities and Challenges Services and Knowledge Services 6 Share of GDP % % Services (LHS) 2 Share of Total Employed % % 75 2 Services workers (LHS) 55 Knowledge services (RHS) 15 7 15 Knowledge workers (RHS) 5 1985 199 1995 2 25 2 215 65 1985 199 1995 2 25 2 215 Sources: ABS, PM&C
Opportunities and Challenges Services and Knowledge Services 3 25 2 15 5 Share of GDP % % Other services Goods Knowledge services Health and education 3 25 2 15 5 4 3 2 Share of Total Employed % % Other services workers Goods workers Health and education workers Knowledge workers 4 3 2 1985 199 1995 2 25 2 215 1985 199 1995 2 25 2 215 Sources: ABS, PM&C
Opportunities and Challenges Australia s Population Growth is High % % 2. 2. Australia 1.5 1.5 1. United States 1..5 G7 OECD.5. 2 22 24 26 28 2 212 214. Source: OECD
Opportunities and Challenges House Price to Income Ratios 12 12 8 Melbourne Sydney Perth Adelaide 8 6 4 ACT Brisbane 6 4 2 2-21 26 211 216 25 2 215 Sources: Corelogic, ANU
Opportunities and Challenges Congestion Costs Rising $b Forecast $b 8 8 6 Sydney 6 4 Brisbane 4 Melbourne Perth 2 Adelaide Canberra 27 212 217 222 227 2 Source: BITRE (215)
City Deals Smart Cities Plan
SMART CITIES PLAN Policy Priorities o Governance, planning and regulation o Infrastructure and investment o Jobs and skills o Innovation and digital opportunities o Liveability and sustainability o Housing
City Deals - Elements
City Deals conditions for success 1. All jurisdictions willing and able to deliver. 2. Real opportunities to unlock economic potential and transform the city. 3. Able to leverage investment in the pursuit of the Smart Cities Policy Priorities.
City Deals
Western Sydney City Deal Western Sydney 3 rd largest economy Set to grow by 1 million people over the next 2 years, with around 5, people in the City Deal area Population growth and housing affordability pressures City Deal collaboration between the Commonwealth, NSW Government and 8 local governments Local job opportunities, connectivity and liveability Infrastructure investment e.g. Western Sydney Airport On track for delivery in 217
Western Sydney City Deal 8 Local Councils
Population Hawkesbury (C) Blue Mountains (C) Northern Beaches (A) Parramatta (C) Penrith (C) Fairfield (C) Sydney (C) Liverpool (C) Wollondilly (A) Camden (C) Campbelltown (C) One dot = 17 people
Infrastructure & Project Financing Agency Government is looking to expand the use of innovative funding and financing for Commonwealth infrastructure investment. Innovative approaches to funding and financing can reduce reliance on grant funding and support the delivery of a larger number of infrastructure projects. IPFA was established on 1 July 217 to bring greater rigour to infrastructure investment decision-making.
BACKPOCKET
Location of employment People Jobs Approximates Western Sydney One dot = 5 people
Commute patterns Width of line indicates number of commuters
Back Pocket OECD
Opportunities and Challenges m 7 6 City Population Growth to 251 m 7 251 Projected population 6 5 4 3 2 1 Source: ABS (211) 215 Population Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Perth Adelaide 5 4 3 2 1
Opportunities and Challenges Population Share of Our Biggest Cities % % 8 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 21 largest cities Rest of Australia 7 6 5 4 3 2 Sources: ABS, PM&C 1911 1926 1941 1956 1971 1986 21
Opportunities and Challenges Population Share of Our 5 Biggest Cities % % 6 5 Big 5* 6 5 4 3 2 Rest of Australia 4 3 2 Sources: ABS, PM&C 1911 1926 1941 1956 1971 1986 21 * Big 5 includes: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide