Carnarvon Shire population down 25 per cent in 20 years, but residents skeptical of tourists
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Carnarvon s population has dropped in the last 20 years, according to the ABS.
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The latest data from the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals while Pilbara and Gascoyne growth has been generally strong since 2000, both Carnarvon and the isolated Upper Gascoyne region have lost residents.
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ABS statistics reveal the Shire of Carnarvon has lost more than 1,600 residents since 2001
The Shire President attributes some of the decline to reduced government services and a lack of available work
He says the council is acting to reverse the decline through new projects, while local tourism operators call for investment in infrastructure
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