There has never been a better time to be part of the Geelong business community.
Geelong offers a unique mix of location, services and lifestyle and is ready to facilitate investment from existing and future businesses
Geelong at a Glance
Located 75km south west of Melbourne, Geelong is Victoria’s largest provincial centre and its fastest growing region.
Residential and commercial building activity is at record levels. Private sector spending and trade through the Port of Geelong are at their strongest levels for many years. Unemployment is on par with the Victorian State average and investor interest in the Region is unprecedented.
- Population of 211,841
- Enviable lifestyle
- 15,000 business enterprises
- A multiskilled labour force of 91,900 people
- Comprehensive infrastructure and business services
- Extensive transport links
- Proximity to major markets such as Melbourne
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Growth Sectors
The Geelong economy has experienced considerable diversification over the past decade.
Traditional industries will continue to be key economic and employment drivers in the region, however there is a focus on the following strategic growth sectors:
- Knowledge, innovation and research;
- Advanced manufacturing;
- Health;
- Tourism;
- Education;
- Transport and logistics;
- Information, Communications and Technology;
- Food, horticulture and aquaculture; and
- Small, micro and home-based business.
More information on these sectors is available in the Invest Geelong publication.
Major Land and Employment Precincts
Geelong’s land and employment precincts can accommodate a diverse range of needs.
Northern Gateway…
A major National Transport and Logistics Hub offering land for development and unlimited potential for business and employment growth.
Key assets:
- Avalon Airport;
- Port of Geelong;
- Geelong Ring Road;
- Rail for freight; and
- Land for development.
Waterfront and Central Geelong…
The thriving cosmopolitan heart offering a unique lifestyle and incredible cultural, tourism, residential and commercial development opportunities.
Key assets:
- The commercial hub;
- Cultural and entertainment centre;
- Recreation and tourism focus;
- High quality health services; and
- Education and knowledge.
Southern Corridor…
Set to be a new centre of growth in knowledge, innovation and research and a benchmark for sustainable residential and commercial development.
Key assets:
- Land for growth;
- Knowledge and research capability; and
- Niche businesses.
More details on specific Employment and Land Opportunities.