As one of Australia’s most diverse regional economies, the Mid North Coast supports a variety of flourishing industries.

The economy is growing at a healthy 4.7% p.a. and produces an annual Gross Regional Product of $12.2 billion.

There are 19,430 registered businesses throughout the Mid North Coast and a workforce of over 79,000. The majority of businesses are small to medium enterprises, typifying an entrepreneurial culture with its eyes on growth.

Digital connectivity is driving a burgeoning digital economy. High speed broadband is widely available in a variety of options throughout the region, with an existing or imminent NBN rollout present in most areas.

As one of Australia’s most diverse regional economies, the Mid North Coast supports a variety of flourishing industries. Ten local industries currently gross over half a billion dollars each year.

The value of our region’s close geographic connection to the major industrial centres of Sydney, Newcastle, the Gold Coast and Brisbane is evidenced by our regional exports which are currently sitting at $4.9 billion per annum, with solid annual growth.

Tourism also plays a significant role in the regional economy. As one of Australia’s most celebrated tourist destinations each year 4.9 million visitors spend around $1.3 billion each year.