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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
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
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
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

Why we chose Wollongong

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Tech guru flies into town with...

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Tech startup who chose to be...

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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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Wollongong, our SMART city

Close cooperation with stakeholders and technology focus at heart of smart-city strategy. Outstanding…
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Shining a light on Wollongong

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Wollongong chosen for energy opportunity

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Wollongong on the rise

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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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Depictions of classic Australian suburbia and...

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Yours & Owls - Putting Wollongong...

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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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Wild and local produce across Wollongong

Originally a method of food collection for indigenous populations, foraging for wild…
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Water wonderland in Wollongong

The Wollongong Coast is defined by its long and winding coastline, where…
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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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Myth-busting Wollongong

Blessed with beautiful beaches, a top-ranking university and a thriving arts scene,…
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