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Doing Business in Gunnedah

If you're thinking business, consider the possibilities that Gunnedah has to offer:
A well-developed transport infrastructure linked to the rest of Australia and particularly the seaports and airports of Newcastle, Sydney and Brisbane - a pathway to the world.

  • A labour pool with ready access to training and education facilities
  • An abundant supply of energy, raw materials and open space for manufacturing facilities
  • Ready access to the Internet, and technical support services
  • A well-structured business incentive program with a supportive and forward thinking Council

With significant improvements in road, rail and regional air links and the new era of rapid communication systems, Gunnedah is strategically located relative to the major metropolitan and regional centres on the east coast of Australia.

Gunnedah is within a few short hours by air from Sydney in the south and Brisbane to the north. Major roads and rail transport interchanges connect some of Australia's most important agriculture producers to the major international ports of Sydney, Brisbane and Newcastle.

Gunnedah is the centre for a number of regional industries exporting to overseas markets. These include grain production, cotton processing, animal feed production, brick manufacturing, leather processing and coal mining. The area has a diverse and skilled employment base.

Whether your business is ready to expand or relocate, or you are considering a new enterprise, Gunnedah presents a very real opportunity to help you grow.

For more information please contact Council's Economic Development Department on 02 6740 2100.