Opportunity in the Central Coast

Located near Australia's largest city, the Central Coast combines connectivity and creativity, providing all the benefits of a metropolitan business environment at a more affordable cost.

The Central Coast boasts abundant natural resources, thriving economic opportunities, vibrant culture, a strong of community, and exemplary leadership, making it an ideal place for investing, innovating and doing business.

Now is a great time to invest in the Central Coast with a diverse range of infrastructure investment, property development and capital business opportunities at great value.

About

Central location - 1 hour north of Sydney, 1 hour south of Newcastle
Over $17 billion in annual Gross Regional Product (GRP)
A large, highly skilled workforce and resident base
University and TAFE NSW education hubs
Enviable lifestyle

Connectivity

Opportunity

Rich in natural assets, economic possibility, culture, community and leadership, the Central Coast is a destination for living, business, investment, innovation, and recreation.

State Government support

$250 million Renewable Manufacturing Fund
$300 million Low Carbon Manufacturing Fund
$4.2 billion to deliver priority initiatives
$2 billion to reduce emissions in NSW

Commonwealth Government support

$1.9 billion Powering Australia
$2.5 billion Government investment
$15 billion National Reconstruction Fund Government investment
Solar 30 30 30
$392 million Federal Industry Growth Program
$400 million ARENA Industrial Transformation Stream
$20 billion Rewiring the Nation

The Central Coast will also benefit from a $240 million investment in Newcastle Airport that will improve connectivity to the region, with the end goal to open the airport up to key international business hubs such as Singapore, the Middle East and the US.

Related Pages

Economic development

As a region poised for rapid population growth just one hour north of Sydney there are enormous opportunities right now for new residential business educational and visitor facilities in this region.

Profile of the Central Coast

Find information about the current and future demographics of the Central Coast. Our easy-to-use online tools provide invaluable information for planning, service delivery, advocacy, grant funding and school projects.

Property Sales

Council retains land for a number of strategic and operational purposes including, road and pedestrian access, community and recreational needs, public open space, environmental protection, commercial and economic development activities, and service infrastructure.Council continually reviews its land portfolio to ensure that assets are being optimally utilised in accordance with their intended use, to identify opportunities for greater utilisation of the land and to recommend disposal if the land is surplus to Council’s needs.The below information outlines Council’s recent property sales history.

Key Enabling Projects

Learn more about priority infrastructure and investment projects that will benefit the residents, businesses and visitors across the Central Coast.