Regional Capitals
WELCOME TO
REGIONAL CAPITALS AUSTRALIA
Australia is home to 51 regional capital cities
That’s four million people living in a regional capital, and another four million surrounding residents depending on our cities every day.
That’s the equivalent of Sydney and Melbourne’s population combined.
We’re big players in regional economies all over the country too, contributing $225 billion every year to Australia’s economy.
Plus, we’re growing quickly. A quarter of regional capitals are even growing faster than the national average.
And then there’s our attractive lifestyle offering – breezy traffic, more affordable housing, coastal beaches and scenic bush away from the hustle and bustle.
Home to
4 million people
4 million people
$225 billion to annual GDP
Relaxed lifestyle
Low congestion
Affordable living
WHY RCA EXISTS
Regional capitals deserve to thrive
Clearly, as regional capital cities we have a lot going for us, but we also face many challenges affecting our future.
We tend to lag behind in areas like educational attainment, specialist health services and the physical infrastructure needed to keep us connected and liveable.
That’s where Regional Capitals Australia comes in.
We’re stepping up for our regional capital cities to make sure we are represented in government policy.
Our job is to make sure the Federal Government understands what we need to grow and thrive, and how we should get there.
IN A NUTSHELL
Important things we stand for
Regional Capitals Australia knows our regional cities are important contributors to regional and Australian economies.
We have a clear vision of how we want our cities to grow & we have a strategic approach of how to reach those goals.
Importance of Regional Capitals
Service hubs
Regional economy
Growing population
The Future
We're Striving For
Communications technology Economic and social infrastructure Jobs, skills and education
How We Operate
Advocate
Consult
Advise
GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE
Our Members
