The population of the Sydney Metropolitan Area is expected to swell to 6.2 million by 2036. Analysts believe the greatest growth will occur in the South West, North West and West Central sub-regions along with a proportional increase in the Central Coast sub-region. This will not just include the expansion of residential areas but also employment growth, particularly in the west where it is estimated that 384,000 jobs will be required to support the boost in population.