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Wollongong is the regional capital of the Illawarra and offers a dynamic and supportive environment to locate your business in. The city’s 14.100 businesses employ around 94,500 people. The city also has a large highly skilled talent pool of potential employees to help your business grow.

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Wollongong City Council sets ambitious new jobs target for 2035

16 December 2025 Business

Wollongong City Council has outlined a bold new jobs target, aiming to create 20,500 new jobs by 2035.

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