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CENTRAL COAST
REGIONAL SNAPSHOT
2016
Regional Competitiveness
The Central Coast has a competitive, adaptable and sustainable
economy, offering excellent local education and employment
opportunities. It is also a region with a unique identity. The
NSW Government aim to capitalise on this strong reputation
by promoting the Central Coast as a key tourism and event
destination, and by building vibrant regional centres to attract new
business and investment.
Significant infrastructure and development
projects underway
The Central Coast is a region in the midst of major growth,
with a number of significant infrastructure and development
projects underway, including the West Gosford Intersection, the
revitalisation of Gosford CBD and new Warnervale Town Centre.
There has been recent major investment in providing essential
infrastructure throughout the Central Coast region to meet the
projected population growth needs. In total, over $1 Billion is
committed for current or planned infrastructure projects over the
next three years.
These initiatives will encourage investment and will also support
growth of the region’s business, tourism, education and
construction sectors. Ongoing investment in the region offers
outstanding opportunities for individuals or businesses seeking a
viable alternative to Sydney.
Key NSW growth area
This key NSW growth area offers business owners, investors
and families great opportunities and a sought after lifestyle. The
NSW Central Coast is at the centre of the State’s fastest growing
corridor from the northern edge of Sydney to Newcastle. The
projected population along this corridor is estimated to be 1.1
million by 2036.
Excellent Access to Markets
The Central Coast has excellent transport links located between
the two largest cities in NSW with more than five and a half million
people living within a two hour drive.
Located along the M1 freeway the Central Coast provides
economical access to the marketplace with 80% of Australia’s
population within truck driver time limits so there is no need for
the expense of driver changeovers.
The Central Coast region boasts efficient supply chains with easy
access to freeways, rail and major roads without the hassle of
city traffic and conveniently lies between NSW two major ports
of Newcastle and Botany in Sydney.
Business & Lifestyle
The NSW Central Coast is the best business and lifestyle decision
you’ll make. With a substantial range of commercial and retail
precincts, a skilled local workforce and close proximity to Sydney
and Newcastle with affordable land, the Central Coast is an
expanding business hub inviting investment and business growth.
Ideal Lifestyle for the whole family
With four times the water frontage of Sydney Harbour with a
rural hinterland the Central Coast provides the ideal lifestyle with
an endless array of activities for the young and old.
Australia’s 9th largest urban area
As Australia’s ninth largest urban area with vibrant shopping, a
sophisticated food culture and close to Sydney, the Hunter Valley
and Newcastle it’s a great place to live.
Families are catered for with affordable housing, excellent schools
in both the public, independent and catholic sectors with selective
schools available.
Wide variety of housing
The Central Coast offers a wide variety of property types
appealing to anyone from first-time buyers and investors, to
downsizing empty-nesters, or families looking to upgrade.
World class medical facilities, health care facilities and aged
care providers
The NSW Central Coast is a centre of excellence for Health
and Aged Care with world class facilities available throughout
the region. There are 357 General Practitioners working at
95 general practices across the Central Coast. The $568 million
redevelopment of the Gosford and Wyong Hospitals and the
associated health precincts demonstrates the commitment to
health care services throughout the region.
Fantastic schools and university education facilities
The NSW Central Coast has a number of significant education
providers, including the University of Newcastle Central Coast
campus; Hunter TAFE has three Central Coast campuses –
Ourimbah, Gosford and Wyong; Central Coast Community
College; 250 Preschools and Child Care Centres; 79 Public
Schools and 31 Independent Schools.
Regional Collaboration
Due to the unprecedented regional collaboration between the
three levels of government and business there are enormous
opportunities right now for new residential, business,
manufacturing, educational and visitor facilities in this region. The
time is now to invest in this area and there is no better place to
move your business.
Comparative Advantage and Business Competitiveness