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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
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
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

Scaleups & Entrepreneurs

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Tech guru flies into town with...

When Geoff McQueen started his first business in the noughties he was…
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Tech startup who chose to be...

Jobs growth sector: Nick Muldoon (second left) and Dave Elkan (fourth left)…
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New brand and stakeholder program

Invest Wollongong was launched today with a clear mission: to make Wollongong…
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Shining a light on Wollongong

While spectacular displays lit Sydney’s city buildings during the Vivid festival, the…
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Wollongong on the rise

Wollongong has transformed over the past three decades from a heavy industrial…
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Offices market points to economic growth...

The Wollongong office market continues to enjoy high demand, reflecting a strong…
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Wollongong software company makes list of...

Wollongong software company Easy Agile has been named in the Top 100…
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How entrepreneurs are minimising food wastage...

Food wastage is an issue that’s been at the forefront recently, and…
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Startups driving student employment

Hundreds of jobs are being created by an explosion in new startups…
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Finocomp leap into new space

A week can be a long time in business. Especially when you are…
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Meet four businesses who chose Wollongong

Case Study - Twinkl With increasing demand from its global customers and a…
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Why startups and scaleups thrive in...

Say the words “startup” and “regional area” together in a sentence, and…
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How Siligong Valley is creating opportunities...

When University of Wollongong student Stephanie Seymour was encouraged by a friend…
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Wollongong startup improving road safety

The Illawarra Connection showcased three Wollongong startups based at iAccelerate at its…
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SMEC committed to Wollongong region

They're the engineering firm behind some of the region's biggest jobs in…
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More startups and scaleups in our...

Invest Wollongong, a partnership between the NSW Government, Wollongong City Council and…
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Local startup Devika reaches global clients

After rising in the ranks of his family business, Ken Kencevski, a…
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Depictions of classic Australian suburbia and...

Christopher Zanko’s depictions of classic Australian suburbia and architecture – created through…
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Webinar: "Suddenly Remote" in Wollongong

Webinar Microsoft Teams & Office 365 Training for "Suddenly Remote" Workers in the…
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Myth-busting Wollongong

Blessed with beautiful beaches, a top-ranking university and a thriving arts scene,…
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A day in the life of...

We needed space and connection with nature Laura Hamod Barnes, founder and director…
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The real story of commuters -...

In our fine city, you’ll find a highly-skilled workforce, with two-thirds of…
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Business thrives in Wollongong

With a supportive, innovative business community, a massive commuter and university graduate…
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Supercharge business creativity in Wollongong

Take a look around Wollongong’s business community and you’ll quickly see a…
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