Creative Industries

The creative economy is a burgeoning industry in the City of Casey, this includes performing and visual arts to a range of media production and software development.

The City of Casey’s premier arts and entertainment precinct, Bunjil Place has a range of venues to support the creative economy, including:

  • A modern performance theatre with capacity fo 846 people
  • A studio room providing seating for 200 people
  • A function space for up to 250, seated banquet style
  • An exhibition and gallery space
Economic Contribution ($M)

$23 million

2020-21

0.3% of total Economy

Exports ($m)

$9 million

2020-21

0.5% of total exports

Employment (No.)

380

2020-21

0.5% 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 visitor market for visiting friends and relatives. The existing and future growth of local businesses creates demand for business visitors. 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.

Casey’s population is expected to reach 550,000 by 2041.

 

Strategic Location

The City of Casey is strategically located at the centre of South East Melbourne that has a population of over 1.3 million people. Serviced by the Monash Freeway, Princes Highway and Eastlink, the City of Casey is accessible for the 540,000 households in this catchment, creating a large potential consumer base for numerous creative arts.
From Casey, businesses in the TV and film industry has numerous options for locations, from urban areas to coastal locations and everything in between.

 

Partnerships and Support

Casey 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

Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing

Food and beverage production, medical products and devices, defence/aerospace, building products and machinery/equipment

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Logistics

Logistics

Logistics and warehousing that supports the broader region and state

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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

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