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Large talent pool 20,000+ commuters, skilled locals and UOW graduates
Vibrant coastal city Discover more about why you will love living here
Work-life balance A city where you can achieve real work-life balance
Supportive environment Discover more about local business networks and support
One hour south of Sydney Strategic location, close to Sydney, its airport, and Canberra
UOW – a global university Where you can develop research and commercial partnerships
Costs and staff retention Up to 33% more cost effective than Sydney, Melbourne and Parramatta
Business case studies Hear from the experience of business people who live and work in Wollongong (and love it).
Key opportunities Wollongong provides opportunities across industries and key sectors
Advanced manufacturing Future focus on advanced machinery, equipment design and manufacturing
Defence Capabilities and innovative research in defence technologies and services
Professional services Professional, financial, and shared services firms call Wollongong home
Scaleups and entrepreneurs Wollongong scale-up successes and our entrepreneurial community
Tech Growing hub for forward-thinking tech companies and start-ups
Clean energy Wollongong is emerging as a clean and low-carbon energy hub
Set up a business Find practical information to hit the ground running
Our economic profile Statistics covering our economy and workforce
Our precincts Explore Wollongong's business precincts
Our business networks A list of business groups, networks and meetups
Finding real estate Discover our commercial, industrial and residential options
Economic development The plan for our city between now and 2029
Registering a business Tips and links to set up your business here
Case studies Hear from the experience of business people who live and work in Wollongong (and love it).
How we can help Find out the various ways we can help you and your business
Business case development Assistance with developing your business case for Wollongong
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Incentives and programs Information about the incentives and programs to support your move

Wollongong: The alternative CBD location

The benefits are real

New, A-grade office spaces. Large talent pool. Low staff turnover. Up to 33% more cost effective than Sydney CBD, Melbourne CBD or Parramatta.

Download our Wollongong Office Market Prospectus and get the facts you need to bring your business to our city.

75%

uplift A-grade office pipeline

1.8

billion invested into city

10

cranes in LGA skyline

60

minutes south of Sydney

Where business thrives

With a highly skilled workforce and continual supply of university graduates, substantial infrastructure and a supportive business environment, Wollongong is a city that encourages business success.

Wollongong is just one hour south of Australia's biggest city, Sydney, and its international airport. There are direct flights from our city to Melbourne and Brisbane.

Wollongong is widely regarded as a very safe city to live, study, visit and work in and offers businesses outstanding opportunities across industries and key sectors.

Professional services

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Scaleups and entrepreneurs

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Tech

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Medical science and technologies

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Defence

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Advanced manufacturing

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Why we chose Wollongong

Many global and national businesses call Wollongong home, including IT giant NEC, health insurer Peoplecare and tech scaleup Easy Agile.

NEC Australia

NEC’s General Manager – Business Transformation, Managed Services, Martin Braithwaite has lived all over the world but says he’s “never been happier than here in Wollongong”.

Find out the benefits that NEC – and Martin – enjoy by an office based in Wollongong.

NEC Case Study

Peoplecare

Peoplecare CEO, Melinda Williams, believes that the sense of community and lifestyle in Wollongong has a big impact on the high satisfaction of the health insurer’s workforce. “We all love living and working here,” she says.

Find out the benefits that Peoplecare – and Melinda – enjoy by being based in Wollongong.

Peoplecare Case Study

Easy Agile

Easy Agile founders Dave Elkan and Nick Muldoon were looking for the right place to start a business and raise their kids when they came across Wollongong. Through smart people and smart practices, they’ve been able to grow and service the globe from Wollongong.

Find out the benefits that Easy Agile – and Nick and Dave – enjoy by being based in Wollongong.

Easy Agile Case Study

Why you should choose Wollongong

Take advantage of the opportunities Wollongong can offer your business:

✔ a skilled, professional talent pool
✔ outstanding retention rates
✔ pipeline of job-ready UOW graduates
✔ premium new CBD office developments
✔ strategic location, directly connected to major cities

And did we mention it’s one of the best places to live in the world?