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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

Creating connections

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Connecting you to the right people

Invest Wollongong can match you with the right contacts to help make your move to our city simple and with minimal stress — so when you arrive you can hit the ground running!

Some of the organisations we can put you in contact with include

  • Wollongong City Council
  • NSW State Government
  • Australian Federal Government
  • Business and education faculties within the University of Wollongong
  • Potential partners in the region or nearby in Sydney
  • Local suppliers or service providers
  • Joint venture investors
  • Business networks and clusters such as Siligong Valley, IBC and i3net
  • TAFE Illawarra
  • Wollongong recruitment agencies

Our team has a substantial network of businesses and relationships with those who are in the Professional Services, Financial Services, Tech, Advanced Manufacturing and Medical Science sectors. You can meet researchers, public servants, businesses owners and entrepreneurs in your field who you can have candid conversations with about their experiences being based Wollongong.

“There is a huge push in Wollongong to support businesses like ours. We had support from a local manufacturer, business owners, from schools, from Council and from the University.”

— Leanne Connelly, Cofounder, Me3D

We also assist by screening potential contacts to ensure they are the right fit for your business needs and enquiry type. Our service is tailored to your business to help you save time and money in your search for a new home for your business.

Invest Wollongong’s unique strength

The Invest Wollongong team is unique in its own right – even on a global scale. We are a partnership between Wollongong City Council, NSW Government and one of Australia’s most industry-focussed universities, the University of Wollongong. This means that our team has comprehensive knowledge of all levels of government, the city, local industry and research strengths.

It is a unique partnership. And the benefits of this partnership flow on to you.

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Contacts beyond Wollongong

Invest Wollongong is also well networked in Sydney and further south across various LGAs including Shellharbour, Kiama and the Shoalhaven. So, if you are after a contact in a niche industry that may not exist in Wollongong, we will connect you with one nearby. After all, Wollongong is located a mere hour from Australia’s business capital and largest city, Sydney.

We are Wollongong’s one-stop-shop for businesses looking to move their organisation to a cost-effective, talented and vibrant city.

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