Common Planning Assumptions
This page tells you what the common planning assumptions are, how the correct common planning assumptions can be used, and where the data sets can be found.
What are Common Planning Assumptions?
Agreed information assets for use by NSW Government and others, to prepare proposals, business plans and strategies that rely on projections
How to select the appropriate common planning assumptions for your purpose?
Numerous NSW Government agencies are responsible for information assets and key assumptions.
Where to find the Common Planning Assumptions data sets?
Information assets and assumptions are not static items. Summary information about strategic datasets and information is provided below.
Who are the Common Planning Assumptions Group?
The Common Planning Assumptions Group (CPAG) was formed in 2016 and is made up of senior representatives from across the NSW Government.
Common Planning Assumptions Definitions
The Common Planning Assumptions use standard definitions of terms as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) except where noted.