Economic Development provides expert intelligence on the Geelong regional economy.
We can assist you with:
- Data on population, GRP, unemployment, job ads, construction activity and housing prices
- Regional economic news
- Industry, demographic and forecast data
- Key economic indicators and regional assets
- Business support services
- Economic impact assessments (using REMPLAN economic modeling) to support business growth and grant applications
Geelong Economic Profile Video
Economic Development have produced a new video celebrating Geelong as a clever and creative city offering diverse opportunities for investment and development.
The video highlights the Geelong's many investment advantages and our bright future as a collaborative, innovative, design-focused city.
Fast Facts
Geelong Fast Facts has the latest stats on population, building activity, median
house prices, jobs, commuters and major employers. It's a quick reference that highlights our region's key infrastructure, research, education, tourism and health assets. Pick up a hard copy at one of our customer service centres or contact us at ecodev@geelongcity.vic.gov.au.
Stats Centre
Quarterly updates on unemployment, job advertisements, building activity, and house prices.
- Click on each economic indicator for more detailed statistics and analysis.
Note: The Geelong SA4 area includes the City of Greater Geelong, Borough of Queenscliffe, Surf Coast Shire and the majority of the Golden Plains Shire.
^Unemployment rate data is based on Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) original data (sourced from survey respondents rather than trend or seasonally adjusted data). The ABS advises that their unemployment rate data be adjusted to a 12-month rolling average to smooth out some of the volatility in the monthly data.
*$ million.
**Figures are as provided to City of Greater Geelong (which may not always include stage breakdowns).
Economic indicators
Industry, demographic and forecast data
City of Greater Geelong economic and demographic profile sites.
Regional economic news summary
Read month by month summaries of published media and press releases related to Greater Geelong's economy.
Resources and data sites
For additional data resources and information on business support services.