Regional NSW – where communities thrive
Build a happy workforce
Digital connectivity, a lower cost of living, vibrant restaurants and cafes, high-performing schools and universities, as well as cutting-edge medical, leisure and sporting facilities, mean communities in regional NSW are thriving.
At the heart of these communities are strong economies supported by growth initiatives such as Special Activation Precincts, Regional Job Precincts and Innovation Hubs that are driving new opportunities for regional people and businesses.
Leading companies based in regional NSW are able to attract and retain high-performing workforces, and their families, through the combination of attractive jobs and development opportunities and the laid-back lifestyle afforded in regional communities.
Why choose regional NSW?
Regional NSW offers the ultimate Australian lifestyle, without missing out on the big-city benefits.
- World-class universities
- Cutting-edge technical and further education institutes
- Ground-breaking science and research facilities
- 58% of workforce hold tertiary qualifications
- Stress-free environment
- High-quality health care and public services
- Largest health system in Australia
- Active, outdoors lifestyle
- Lower cost of living
- Australia’s biggest ski fields
- 890 national parks and nature reserves
- Fast and reliable mobile and internet connectivity
Our regions
Our nine regional areas offer the best of Australia in a single state. Diverse outback, country, alpine, coastal, island and subtropical landscapes provide a rich environment in which businesses can grow, and a rewarding and safe lifestyle for residents.
