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HEALTH workers, tradies and teachers are the most sought after jobs in regional NSW, according to the latest Evocities data.
Figures collected from EvoJobs - an online portal that connects job seekers, employers and employment agencies - over a three-year period reveal that more than 13,000 vacancies have been recorded since September 2010.
Of them, healthcare employees top the list, representing 17 per cent of the jobs advertised, followed by trade services (15 per cent), education (14 per cent) and community welfare (9 per cent).
Some of the jobs in highest demand from applicants were in the manufacturing, local government, retail, hospitality and call centre industries.
Evocities spokesperson James Treloar said the number of job opportunities across the seven cities in the program - Albury, Armidale, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Tamworth and Wagga - put to bed the myth that quality careers don't exist outside capital cities.
Mr Treloar said research indicated one in four Sydneysiders would consider relocating to an Evocity.
"Holding many people back from making the move is a misguided perception that quality jobs don't exist in regional areas," Mr Treloar said.
"We know that 330 new jobs are being posted every week across our seven cities, the majority of which receive fewer applications than Sydney job vacancies, presenting an exciting opportunity for job seekers."
Mr Treloar said the work available in regional areas was across a diverse array of industries.
The Evocities project is a campaign which encourages Sydney residents to live, work and invest in regional NSW.
Meanwhile, Wagga has recorded the highest number of development applications (DA) when compared to similar centres across the state.
The city had 617 DAs approved last financial year at a total value of $183.2 million.
Dubbo had 477, while 518 were given the green light in Tamworth and 533 approved by Bathurst Regional Council.