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Why Wollongong Why Wollongong is the best place to base your business
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
Our precincts Explore Wollongong's business precincts
Costs and staff retention Up to 33% more cost effective than Sydney, Melbourne and Parramatta
Why we chose Wollongong Business executives and founders share their personal experience
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
Living in Wollongong Discover what life will be like when you move here
Our environment Explore our beaches, pools, parks, hiking trails and zoo!
Arts and culture Theatre, galleries, museums - we have it covered
Shopping Learn more about our major shopping precincts
Music, sport and fun Discover where to go for people of all ages and tastes
Restaurants and markets Hundreds of cafes, small bars and restaurants and our many markets
Things to see and do Fill your weekends with activities at our favourite places
Community integration How you can get involved and meet the locals
Health and wellbeing More information about our city's health facilities
Education and training From pre-school to postgraduate - life-long learning opportunities
Getting to and around Car, train, bus, air and bike - our city is covered
Set up a business Find practical information to hit the ground running
Our economic profile Statistics covering our economy and workforce
Registering a business Tips and links to set up your business here
Finding real estate Discover our commercial, industrial and residential options
Our business networks A list of business groups, networks and meetups
Economic development The plan for our city between now and 2029
Resources Our economic and research publications
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
Creating connections We can help you meet the right people in the right places
International team Reach out to our colleagues in your country
Incentives and programs Information about the incentives and programs to support your move
Stakeholder Program Join our Stakeholder Program and collaborate with us

Business is better in Wollongong

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.

36%

uplift in A-grade offices

1.6

billion invested into city

12

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 tech giant NEC.

It’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

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?

Welcome to Wollongong, our vibrant coastal city.