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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

Why Wollongong

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Wollongong is a magnet for talent and businesses. You will soon agree that Wollongong is not only one of the best places to live in Australia, but also a smart business move.

There are many reasons why Wollongong has become a great place to scale up or move your business. Follow the links below and you will find plenty of evidence to back up each reason.

Wollongong…

 Has a large, stable and skilled workforce.
Is a vibrant coastal city and one of Australia’s most liveable cities.
Can provide you and your staff with an enhanced work-life balance.
Has a very supportive business environment with plenty of networking events.
Is only 1 hour from Sydney and a connected city in its own right.
Is home to an industry-focussed global university with a solid innovation culture.

The complete list

We have also put together a complete list based on what our local business community have told us they love about having their business based in our city. You will soon see that not only is Wollongong one of the best places to live but also a superior place to base your business.

View the complete list of why businesses are happy they made the move to Wollongong.

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Why we chose Wollongong

Read why other businesses and entrepreneurs — potentially in your same situation — chose to base their business in Wollongong.

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