The Parks: A Statistical Guide
Overview
The Western Parkland City is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions, with diverse communities and a rapidly changing population. This guide provides key demographic, health, and economic insights across the eight Parks Councils:
📍 Blue Mountains, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, Hawkesbury, Liverpool, Penrith, Wollondilly
Key Highlights
🔹 Population Growth: Over 1.16 million residents, expected to grow by 500,000 by 2036
🔹 Aging Population: Fastest growth in 65+ age groups
🔹 Diverse Communities: 79.4% speak a non-English language at home in Fairfield
🔹 Housing & Economy: $1 billion annual council spending on services & infrastructure
🔹 Health Trends: Increasing rates of diabetes, mental health conditions, and arthritis
Why This Matters
🏡 Planning for Future Growth – Ensuring housing, transport, and services keep pace
🚑 Improving Health & Wellbeing – Addressing workforce shortages & health service gaps
🚆 Building Connected Communities – Investing in transport, parks, and social infrastructure
