$672B
GDP Contribution
24% of national GDP
8.4M
Population
32% of Australia
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Active Partnerships
via WSANDN platform
Digital
Skills Gap Priority
highest demand sector
Sector Focus
Key Sectors in NSW
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Finance & Banking
Australia's #1 financial hub with $2.3T in assets under management.
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Technology & Innovation
Home to 3,200+ tech companies and the fastest-growing startup ecosystem.
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Professional Services
Legal, consulting and advisory sectors employing 450,000 professionals.
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Education & Research
World-class universities and vocational training institutions.
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Health & Life Sciences
Leading medical research precincts and healthcare innovation.
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Creative Industries
Film, media and design sectors generating $12B annually.
Strategic Priorities
01Finance & Banking
02Technology & Innovation
03Professional Services
04Education & Research
05Health & Life Sciences
06Creative Industries
Economic Opportunity
Partnership Opportunities
12,000+
Digital Skills Pipeline
positions unfilled
$480M
Innovation Fund Allocation
available 2025–26
8 regions
Employment Pathways Program
across Greater Sydney
Open
Partnership Applications
all sectors