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One hour south of Sydney
UOW – a global university
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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
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Work-life balance
A city where you can achieve real work-life balance
Supportive environment
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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
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Costs and staff retention
Up to 33% more cost effective than Sydney, Melbourne and Parramatta
Why we chose Wollongong
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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
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Growing hub for forward-thinking tech companies and start-ups
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