1338.1 - NSW State and Regional Indicators, Sep 2009

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		In this Issue Sep 2009\| NSW State and Regional Indicators provides a summary of NSW statistical information at State and/or regional level. Included in each chapter is commentary on statistical highlights which provides analysis and graphs on selected indicators. It is released on a quarterly basis with several chapters updated each quarter. New topics in this release are: Health and National Comparisons. This issue also includes a feature article on statistical literacy.

		Statistics News NSW Updated Sep 2009\| Regional population estimates by age and sex in NSW released, Regional population estimates by age and sex in NSW released, Experimental Estimates and Projections, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians—1991 to 2021, Australian Social Trends: Latest edition, TableBuilder available now!, CENSUS 2011: An update, COAG and the role of the ABS, Summit puts spotlight on community indicators

		Feature Article: What is Statistical Literacy and why is it important? Sep 2009\| A discussion of the key aspects of statistical literacy and why it is so important in a modern society. Includes examples of what to look out for when interpreting statistical information, and lists some of the more common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

		Health Updated Sep 2009\| Introduction, Life expectancy, Causes of death, Health risks, Body Mass Index (BMI), Mental health, Aged care, Hospitalisation, Data sources, Other related information

		National Comparisons Updated Sep 2009\| Introduction, Data sources

		Education and Training Updated Jun 2009\| Introduction, Education in NSW, Indigenous people in education, Literacy and numeracy, Overseas higher education students, Data sources, Other related information

		Housing Updated Jun 2009\| Introduction, Housing finance, Sales and rents in Sydney, Public housing, Data sources, Other related information

		Population Updated Jun 2009\| Introduction, Settler arrivals in NSW, Mortality differences across NSW, Population projections for NSW, Data sources, Other related information

		Transport Updated Jun 2009\| Introduction, Motor vehicle transport, Travel in Sydney, Working population and usual residence, Transport by air and sea, Data sources

		Family and Community Updated Mar 2009\| Introduction, Families and living arrangements across regions, Supporting children living elsewhere, Reasons for leaving and not leaving the parental home, Community networks and voluntary work, Households with an Internet connection, Data sources

		Household Economic Resources Updated Mar 2009\| Introduction, Income and income distribution, Wealth distribution, Household income, Data sources

		Crime and Justice Updated Mar 2009\| Introduction, Household and personal crime, Victims of assault, Antisocial behaviour, Reoffending, Apprehended Violence Orders granted, Criminal incidents recorded by police, Court appearances for juveniles by principal offence, Data sources

		Economic Activity Updated Dec 2008\| Introduction, Economic growth, Consumer Price Index, Private business investment, Total Factor Income, International merchandise trade, Data sources

		Work Updated Dec 2008\| Introduction, Employment and unemployment, Skilled employment, Transition to retirement, Data sources

		Environment Updated Jun 2008\| Introduction, Water use, Energy consumption, Electricity generation and greenhouse gases, Data sources