Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced manufacturing is a well-established industry in the City of Casey, with numerous local businesses performing among the nation’s best.

This industry includes a variety of subsectors including:

  • Food and beverage production
  • Defence / Aerospace
  • Building products
  • Medical and health-related products
  • Machinery and equipment production

Businesses in these areas are highly innovative and often deploy a high degree of technology in their business.

Economic Contribution ($M)

$316 million

2020-21

4% of total economy

Exports ($m)

$286 million

2020-21

15% of total exports

Employment (No.)

3060

2020-21

4% of total employment

*source EconomyID (2022); Lucid Economics (2022)

A Growing Region

The City of Casey is one of the largest and fastest growing local government areas in the country, which means a large and growing workforce. Casey has a total workforce catchment of 2.2 million potential workers within a one hour drive, providing a large and accessible workforce for new businesses. The workforce is supported by Chisolm TAFE, Federation University, numerous locally registered training organisations and other bespoke training organisations across South East Melbourne.

 

Strategic Location

The City of Casey is strategically located at the centre of South East Melbourne. Serviced by the Monash Freeway, Princes Highway and Eastlink, the City of Casey is accessible and offers efficient connections to the Port of Melbourne and the Melbourne Airport. The region's road transport connections also make it easy to attract workers and access suppliers and customers.

From Casey, businesses can access the manufacturing hub of Dandenong and the agricultural region of Gippsland, providing linkages to a wide range of supply chains. Casey is also well poised to take advantage of a future airport in Melbourne’s South East as well as the future expansion of the Port of Hastings.

 

Partnerships and Support

Council supports businesses and seeks to partner with investors to get new projects off the ground. Council is a forward thinking local government that prides itself on successful commercial and community partnerships. When considering investing in Casey, businesses will have access to a designated concierge partner to guide you through the entire investment journey with Council. Once established, you will have access to ongoing support such as an employment specialist to help with workforce needs, access to the largest entrepreneur and start up network in Melbourne’s South East, and bespoke programs delivered through Councils Economic Development team.

 

Other Priority Sectors

Creative Industries

Creative Industries

Creative industries including digital production, graphic design, film and TV as well as the performing and visual art

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Logistics

Logistics

Logistics and warehousing that supports the broader region and state

Casey
 
Professional Business Services

Professional Business Services

Range of professional business services, including finance, insurance, accounting, engineering, architecture as well as numerous technology-based businesses

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Visitor Economy

Visitor Economy

Range of accommodation developments, recreation and other tourism experiences

Casey
 

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