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Why Wollongong Learn why Wollongong is the best place to base your business
Large Talent Pool 20,000+ commuters, skilled locals and plenty of UOW grads
Vibrant Coastal City Discover why you too will love living here
Work-Life Balance A place where the balance of life and work is real
Supportive Environment Integrate with local business networks and feel supported
1hr South of Sydney Close to Sydney, Canberra and an international airport
Industry-Focussed Uni Where you can develop research and commercial partnerships
Our Precincts Explore our various business precincts
Costs & Staff Turnover Up to 33% more cost effective than Sydney, Melbourne and Parramatta
The Complete List Our attempt to condense the hundreds of reasons into a list
Peer Interviews Hear from those who chose to base their business here
Key Opportunities Wollongong offers business outstanding opportunities across industries and key sectors.
Advanced Manufacturing Our city is future focused on advanced machinery, equipment design and manufacturing verticals.
Defence Explore our region's capabilities and innovative research in defence technologies and services.
Professional Services Many professional, financial, and shared and business services firms now calling Wollongong home.
Scaleups and entrepreneurs Discover some Wollongong scale-up successes and get a sense of our strong entrepreneurial community.
Tech Wollongong is a 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 & Culture Theatre, Galleries, Museums - we have you covered!
Shopping Learn where our major shopping precincts are located
Music, Sport & Fun Discover where to go for people of all ages and tastes
Restaurants and Markets 110+ new 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 & Wellbeing Learn about our city's outstanding health facilities
Education & Training From pre-school to postgraduate - livelong learning right here
Getting To and Around Car, train, bus, air and bike - whatever you prefer
Set Up a Business Find practical information so you can hit the ground running
Our Economic Profile All the statistics of 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 Our list of business groups, networks and meetups
Attracting Talent How to find the right people to help your business grow
Our Eco Dev Strategy Discover where our city is headed between now and 2029
Resources PDF's, videos and image library
How We Can Help Find out the various ways we can help you and your business
Business Case Development Fill in the gaps in your 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 & Programs Move here and open the door to these opportunities
IW Stakeholder Program Collaborate with us to grow Wollongong

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