To view publications prepared by the Economic Development Unit click on the links below.

Information on living, working and investing in Geelong

• Employment and Land Opportunities - Part 1 (PDF-3022KB)
• Employment and Land Opportunities - Part 2 (PDF-3546KB)
   
• Lifestyle Publication (PDF-1780KB)
  The Lifestyle Geelong brochure profiles the key advantages of living and working in Geelong.
   
• Invest Geelong (PDF-1997KB)
  The Invest Geelong brochure profiles the city's major industry capabilities.
   
• Discover Geelong DVD
  The Discover Geelong DVD profiles Geelong's key attributes as a place to live, work and invest.  Copies of the DVD can be obtained by contacting the Economic Development Unit. 
   
• Skilled Migration Brochure (PDF-1044KB)
  The Skilled Migration Brochure highlights successful matches between Skilled Migrants and local employers in the region.

Industry Sector Strategies 

Regional Infrastructure

• Geelong Intermodal Freight Terminal Report (PDF-1970KB)
  Feasibility Study (Final Report Sept 2007) for the Geelong Intermodal Freight Facility.

Regional Development Strategy

•  Economic Development Strategy 2005-2010 (PDF-1667KB)
  The Geelong Economic Development Strategy 2005-2010 provides a framework for Council activities in economic development.  The Strategy aims to drive vigorous and sustainable growth in Geelong.

Retailing

• Geelong Retail Strategy 2006
  The Geelong Retail Strategy is a guide of the on-going development of the retail sector and retail activity centres in the City.

Biotechnology

• Biotechnology Opportunities  
  The Geelong Biotechnology Opportunities Study summaries Geelong's biotechnology capabilities and outlines a range of actions to foster growth within the sector.
  
    
• Careers in Biotech (PDF-575KB)
  Profiles possible career paths in the biotechnology sector.

Seafood & Aquaculture

• Seafood Strategy (PDF-579KB)
  The Geelong Seafood Industry Strategy details long term strategic actions to grow the Region's seafood and aquaculture sector.

Contact Centres

• Contact Centres   
  The Geelong Contact Centre brochure outlines Geelong's strengths as Australia's best-suited regional location for contact centre operations.

Skill Shortages Research

• Skills Research Project - Update April 2007 (PDF-594KB)
  The Geelong and Colac Region Skills Report Update April 2007, updates information on skill shortages in the Region as identified in the November 2005 report. 
   
•  Geelong and Colac Region Skills Report - November 2005 (PDF-979KB)
  The Geelong and Colac Region Skills Report (Pt 1) provides anecdotal research on skill shortages and training needs within the Geelong Region.

Geelong Demography 

• Geelong Fast Facts 2007 (PDF-51KB)
  Quick reference to key demographic and economic statistics on the Geelong Region.
    
•  Facts at a Glance 
  Provides a demographic snapshot of Geelong including population, ethnicity, occupations and income based on the 2001 Census. 
   
• Population of Usual Residence - 2006 Census (PDF - 32KB) (PDF-33KB)
  Population growth by suburb and township in the Geelong Region for the 1996, 2001 and 2006 Census periods.
   
  For further demographic information on Geelong follow the link to Census Information

Regional Economic Performance

Geelong Economic Indicators Bulletin

The Geelong Economic Indicators Bulletin monitors the annual performance of the Geelong Regional economy.  Upward or downward movements in key economic indicators such as building trends, unemployment, population growth, median house prices, trade through the Port, school enrolments and peak overnight population in tourist areas are monitored.  In addition to standard data, the Bulletin also includes special feature tables.  The feature tables included in each addition are outlined below.

• Economic Indicators Bulletin 2006-2007 (PDF-1122KB)
  Feature tables include: Residential Dwellings, Population Growth and Selected Social Characteristics for the Barwon Region based on the 2006 Census data.
  
• Geelong Economic Indicators Bulletin 2005-2006 (PDF-3472KB)
  Feature tables include: Estimated Resident Population in Major Population Regions, Regional Skills Shortages 2006 and Household Expenditure and Characteristics by State and Territories.
  
• Geelong Economic Indicators Bulletin 2004-2005 (PDF-2900KB)
  Feature tables include: Net Export of Workers, Selected Workforce Characteristics and Agricultural Statistics.
   
• Geelong Economic Indicators Bulletin 2003-2004 (PDF-1474KB)
  Feature tables include: Population Projections and Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA Index).
   
• Geelong Economic Indicators Bulletin 2002-2003 (PDF-879KB)
  Feature tables include: Detailed Industry and Occupation Structure and Persons Resident in the Geelong Region at the 2001 Census vs 1996 Census.
   
• Geelong Economic Indicators Bulletin 2001-2002 (PDF-673KB)
  Feature tables include: 2001 Census data  - Population by Suburb & Township, Industry and Occupation Structure, Journey to Work to Melbourne, Journey to Work to Geelong and Method of Travel to Work.

Geelong CityScope

Hightlights major commercial and industrial investment projects currently underway or being proposed in the City of Greater Geelong.

• City Scope May 08 (PDF-492KB)
• City Scope May 07 (PDF-353KB)
  
  

Median House Prices and Weekly Rental Values

• Geelong Median House Price and Rent Map 2006-2007 (PDF-501KB)

Services offered by the Economic Development Unit 

• Economic Development Services (PDF-1252KB)
  Your guide to services provided by the Economic Development Unit.