Our region
The Commission brings together six cities to create a globally competitive multi-city region. The Six Cites Region encompasses the following cities:
- Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle
- Central Coast
- Illawarra-Shoalhaven
- Western Parkland
- Central River
- Eastern Harbour.
Disclaimer: The information displayed on this map regarding Aboriginal Nations and Language groups across the Six Cities Region has been sourced from the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies and Reconciliation NSW. While efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, we recognise that the information used to create these maps can be contested within some communities and may not be accepted by all First Nations people or communities.
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City region boundaries: Local Government Areas
Cessnock
Lake Macquarie
Maitland
Newcastle
Port Stephens
Central Coast
Kiama
Shellharbour
Shoalhaven
Wollongong
Blue Mountains
Camden
Campbelltown
Fairfield
Hawkesbury
Liverpool
Penrith
Wollondilly
Blacktown
Canterbury-Bankstown
City of Parramatta
Cumberland
Georges River
The Hills Shire
Bayside
Burwood
Canada Bay
Hornsby
Hunters Hill
Inner West
Ku-ring-gai
Lane Cove
Mosman
North Sydney
Northern Beaches
Randwick
Ryde
Strathfield
Sutherland Shire
Sydney
Waverley
Willoughby
Woollahra
Benefits of the Six Cities Region
Our vision is to accelerate the economic growth of the region, as well as New South Wales. The shift will create a globally competitive and locally liveable multi-city region. Supported by greater connectivity, the Six Cities Region will raise everyone’s standard of living.
People will have more access to:
- Opportunities, education, services and amenity
- Future-facing jobs closer to home
- Well-located, affordable, diverse and resilient homes
The Six Cities Region responds to the urban opportunities and challenges of our time. It is designed to provide:
- A response to the growth and evolution of our communities and how they work, live and play
- Economic scale to compete globally
- A focus on equity, including rebalancing opportunity across the region
- A vehicle to plan for environmental and climate change resilience
How will community needs be met?
Social Commissioner Natalie Walker speaks about the Commission's focus on the needs of everyone who lives in the multi-city region, including creating equitable and fair communities.
- 0:03 – Recognising First Nations Peoples’ perspectives
- 0:54 – Access to housing and social infrastructure
- 1:38 – Making communities equitable and fair
What are the economic opportunities?
Economic Commissioner John Lydon speaks about the enormous economic potential of the multi-city region and how creating future-focused jobs is a priority.
- 0:03 – Economic advantages and opportunities
- 0:41 – Competing globally
- 1:06 – Key economic focus areas
What are the environmental advantages?
Environment Commissioner Meg McDonald shares her thoughts about how the six cities will work together to address future environmental opportunities.
- 0:03 – Opportunity to address major environmental challenges
- 0:58 – Renewable energy production
- 1:26 – Accelerate the race to net-zero emissions
Find out more
Want to know more about our vision for the Six Cities Region? View our discussion paper.