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a) The number of building approvals for new houses rose by 10.7% in the June 2009 Quarter.
b) Median rentals on 3 bedroom houses in Macarthur increased by over 8% in the March 2009 Quarter.
c) The unemployment rate for Macarthur rose by 0.6 percentage points to 5.9% during the December Quarter 2008.
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a) The number of building approvals increased by 1.7% to 177 in the December Quarter, although on a year on year basis it declined by 18.3%.
b) The median house prices in Campbelltown and Wollondilly increased by 1.0% and 13.9% respectively, whilst Camden median house prices decreased by 2.0% in the 2008 September Quarter.
c) The unemployment rate for Macarthur rose by 0.5 percentage points to 5.4% during the quarter to September 2008.
d) Productivity in the Macarthur region (measured by value added per hour worked) rose by 7.8% in 2007/08 to reach $223.42 per hour.
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a) The value of non-residential building approvals in the Macarthur Region increased 132.0% to $68.7 million in the June Quarter to 2008.
b) The median house prices in Camden remained unchanged, whilst Campbelltown experienced negative growth of 0.3% and Wollondilly increased quarterly by 5.3% in the 2008 March Quarter.
c) The unemployment rate for Macarthur fell by 0.7 percentage points to 5.2% during the quarter to March 2008.
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At Camden Chamber of Commerce's monthly meeting on 2 July 2008, Imam Ali, MACROC Economic Development Manager made a presentation on current economic and business conditions and future prospects for Camden. The Camden and the rest of South West Sydney is well poised on a sharp economic growth trajectory over the next twenty five years, driven largely by anticipated growth of population. Read more....
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MEDIA RELEASE - Unemployment Declines in Macarthur
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Why Macarthur? Two Business Leaders talk about Strategic advantage.
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a) The value of non-residential building approvals in the Macarthur Region decreased 62.0% to $30.0 million in the March quarter to 2008 and by 50% over a 12 month period.
b) The median house prices in Camden increased quarterly by 0.7% in December 2007, whilst campbelltown and Wollondilly experiencd negative growth of 1.7% and 12.9% respectively.
c) The unemployment rate for Macarthur fell by 0.4 percentage points to 5.8% during the December quarter to 2007.
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Business leaders from across Western Sydney attended the 2008 Western Sydney Industry Awards Finalists' Presentation. Held at the Castle Grand, Castle Hill, the event was hosted by the Hon. Barbara Perry, MP, the Minister for Western Sydney and showcased the businesses from across Western Sydney who are competing for this years highly prestigious Western Sydney Industry Awards.
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Imam Ali, MACROC Economic Development Manager, presented recently released economic and population data and outlined the regions growth prospects at the Campbelltown Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting on 16 April. The Macarthur region is expected to grow strongly over the next twenty five years because of expected increase in population and business investment. Hence employment is likely to grow as well. The emerging economic growth scenario presents a good opportunity for existing businesses to increase their sales and for new businesses to move to the region
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MACROC welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Draft South West Sydney Subregional Strategy.
MACROC Councils, Camden, Campbelltown and Wollondilly, as well as Liverpool City Council, recognise the importance of subregional planning within the State Government's overall vision for the future of Sydney's growth.
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MACROC's "South West Sydney Employment Strategy" will investigate the feasibility of creating 89,000 jobs in the South West Sydney region by 2031 as foreshadowed by the State Government. The study will also identify the types of industries that are likely to grow and locate to the region, the employment mix and policy instruments that will be required to achieve sustainable economic growth.
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The Ferguson Art Gallery, Camden Civic Centre, Camden, was the venue for an entertaining and informative meeting when MACROC President Rob Elliott “interviewed” guest speakers Paul Wakeling, Chairman, Paul Wakeling Motor Group and Steve Noyce, Chief Executive Officer, Wests Tigers. Cr Elliott asked them each about their business strategies, leadership styles and how they planned for the future success of their business.
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Recent economic data indicates a strong growth in business investment and a recovery in the housing market in the Macarthur Region.
The value of non-residential building approvals across the region reached $80.4 million in the December quarter, representing an 11% increase on the previous quarter and a 209.3% increase compared to the same period in 2006.
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Russell Edwards, AusIndustry State Manager for NSW, launched the Symmetry Sustainable Business Project on 20 February at Paul Wakeling Motors, Campbelltown. More than 80 people, predominantly from the business sector, attended the function.
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MACROC will launch Symmetry on 20 February at Paul Wakeling Motors showroom, Blaxland Road, Campbelltown. The Symmetry project is aimed at improving the environmental practices of small businesses employing less than 20 people, potentially enhancing their profits.
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The value of non-residential building approvals in the Macarthur region rose 247% over a year to reach $72.5 million in September Quarter 2007. Campbelltown contributed $34.4 million to the growth in the September, followed by Camden ($32.8 Million) and Wollondilly ($5.3 million).
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a) The value of non-residential building approvals in the Macarthur Region rose 247% over a year to reach $72.5 million in September Quarter 2007.
b) Median house prices in Camden and Campbelltown were static over a year to June quarter 2007, except for Wollondilly where prices rose 1.5%.
c) The unemployment rate for Macarthur fell by 0.2 per centage points to 6.8% during the June quarter 2007.
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Peter Ritchie the former Chairman of McDonalds Australia was the guest speaker at the MACROC CEO Breakfast Forum 3 held at the Catholic Club on 15 November 2007.
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MACROC through Cambelltown City Council has successfully obtained an AusIndustry grant of $322,080 inclusive of gst to train and mentor businesses in environmental best practices. This is an Australian Government funded initiative under the Building Entrepreneurship in Small Business program.
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Some 200 business leaders are expected to attend the third MACROC CEO Breakfast Forum to be held on 15 November at the Campbelltown Catholic Club, starting at 7.30 am and finishing 9.30 am.
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Presentations from the "Make It In Macarthur Seminar 2007" can be viewed online or downloaded.
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Approximately 85 people attended the Make It In Macarthur Investment Seminar held at the MLC Centre Martin Place Sydney on 18 October.
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Three leading entrepreneurs from the Macarthur business community were honoured on Thursday 13 September before an audience of over 200 people drawn from across the Macarthur Region.
Carlos Broens, Peter Donnelly and Ken Tagg were inducted into the 2007 Macarthur Business Hall of Fame and presented with a stunning glass trophy as a memento of the occasion. On a perfect September evening at Gledswood Homestead & Winery, the audience watched as an impressive visual display showcased the achievements of these three prominent Macarthur businessmen.
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Invite a Friend to Macarthur.
When the City closes down on Friday 7 September for the APEC Summit lots of Sydneysiders will be looking for something special to do on this long weekend!
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Macarthur Region tourism operators will have the opportunity to see behind the scenes at the latest addition to quality accommodation in the Region!
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The Macarthur Business Hall of Fame was established in 2006 by the Macarthur Regional Organisation of Councils (MACROC) to honour and recognise members of the business community who have made outstanding contributions to the Region.
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MACROC has "won" Intensive Sustainability Training for Macarthur Councils!
The Local Government and Shires Associations received funding from the NSW Government's Environment Trust to provide intensive ESD/Sustainability Training to a very few selected councils.
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This submission focuses on issues arising from the Draft Precinct Planning Reports that will impact on current and future residents of the Macarthur region (the Macarthur Region includes the local government areas of Camden, Campbelltown and Wollondilly) as well as the Liverpool Local Government Area.
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MACROC has made a submission to the Legislative Council's Final Report on the Health Impacts of Air Pollution in the Sydney Basin. MACROC, on behalf of its Member Councils, supports all the recommendations made in the Report, however has made comments on a number of recommendations that have particular significance for the Macarthur region.
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The value of non-residential building approvals in the Macarthur region has risen consistently since September 2006, to reach $59.3 million in March Quarter 2007. Campbelltown contributed $45.6 million to the growth in the March quarter, followed by Camden ($12.9 Million) and Wollondilly ($0.8 million).
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MACROC President, Cr Rob Elliott, has told the Minister for Tourism that he believes that Macarthur is being disadvantaged because it is not promoted as a separate tourism region.
“The inclusion of the Macarthur region into the Sydney tourism zone significantly dilutes Macarthur’s standing as a tourism destination in its own right. With the improved road access from the Sydney CBD provided by the M5 and from the north of Sydney provided by the M7, the regional attractions of Macarthur are readily accessible to a state, national and international audience, “says Cr Elliott.
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Last Friday business leaders from across Western Sydney attended the 2007 Western Sydney Industry Awards Finalists’ Presentation.
Held at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith, the event was hosted by the Hon. Diane Beamer, MP, the Minister for Western Sydney and showcased the businesses from across Western Sydney who are competing for this years highly prestigious Western Sydney Industry Awards.
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Tourism officers from Macarthur councils: Camden, Campbelltown and Wollondilly, together with the team at MACROC, are working towards a regional tourism strategy that will raise the profile of the region as a tourism destination.
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Business leaders in Macarthur will be networking and swapping ideas over breakfast on 12 June when they attend the second of three MACROC CEO Breakfast Forums planned for this year.
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There were an estimated 243,405 persons residing in the Macarthur Region in 2006, representing growth of 0.4% from 2005. Camden and Wollondilly recorded growth rates of 1.7% and 1.6%, respectively, while the larger population of Campbelltown declined by 0.3%. Over the past five years, the Macarthur Region has recorded an average annual population growth rate of 0.8%, consistent with the average growth rate for both Sydney and New South Wales of 0.8%.
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Macarthur Regional Organisation of Councils (MACROC) recently announced the appointment of Ms Christine Winning as its new Executive Officer.
Ms Winning's aim is to position Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly Councils as strong and strategic partners in a vibrant, growing region. She will be promoting the advantages of speaking with one voice on important issues that affect the entire Macarthur region.
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In 2005/06 Macarthur region's Gross Regional Product (GRP) totalled $5.1 billion, which was 1.8% of the NSW Gross State Product of $282.1 billion.
GRP, a key indicator of regional economic activity, is the total value of all final goods and services produced for money in the region, after deducting the cost of goods and services used in the process of production, but before depreciation.
Campbelltown remains the economic powerhouse of the region with its GRP estimated at $3 billion, followed by Wollondilly and Camden at close to a billion dollars each.
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The Macarthur Regional Investment Summit was held on 16 November 2006. The summit identified business opportunities in the region in the light of the proposed development of the South West Growth Centre. Major ongoing projects were also highlighted as was the state of the property market.
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The September 2006 issue of the Macarthur Economic Profile shows a deteriorating unemployment situation with the number of people unemployed rising by 8.2% in the June quarter, leading to an unemployment rate of 6.3% in Macarthur compared to the State and National jobless rates of 5.3% and 5.1% respectively.
Cr Phillip Costa, the MACROC President and Mayor of Wollondilly said that
"the value of non-residential construction rose 2% to $68.2 million in the June quarter which together with a rebound in house prices in the March quarter partially offset the weakness in residential construction and the labour market."
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MACROC held a tourism industry forum on 10 May at Camden Valley Inn attended by 50 participants. The future directions of the industry were canvassed and speakers talked about regional tourism planning, recent trends in tourism markets and marketing of the Macarthur region.
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MACROC has provided input to the development of the Metropolitan Strategy primarily through the coordination of responses of its member councils – Camden, Campbelltown and Wollondilly. It has participated in a number of workshops focussed on subregional land use and development issues including business centres and employment lands, residential development opportunities and transport. Liverpool City Council, a local government area significantly affected by the growth targets contained in the Metropolitan Strategy, has worked collaboratively with MACROC and its member councils in the subregional planning process.
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Macroc launches the Make it in Macarthur Website. This website is the main regional repository for information, including economic and commercial information to promote growth and expansion of business in Macarthur.
The branding initiative arose from the Economic Development Plan for Macarthur prepared from Federal Government funding under the Sustainable Regions Program. The Plan noted that positive perceptions are a major drawcard towards attracting new business and creating employment and wealth in the region. Hence, a marketing campaign entitled - 'Put Macarthur on the Map'- was recommended, along with a couple of other measures aimed at promoting new enterprises and supporting business capabilities.
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