Economic Profile
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REMPLAN provides detailed information on demographics, economy and trends with the economy, industry, profiles on the region and industry profiles, number of employees, wages, population insights, tourism insights and workforce analysis into education, income, age and many more.
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Blayney Shire is part of the Central West Region Potential growth sectors identified for the region include:
Mining – locally based mining support services such as logistics firms, equipment and personnel hire and general business support services.
Alternative Energy – including wind farms, solar energy, geothermal, biofuels and bioenergy that harness waste from the traditional energy sector, are potential areas of opportunity.
Advanced Manufacturing – e.g. products with high levels of design, technologically complex and/or innovative products. Light industrial and specialist manufacturers are also areas identified as providing growth opportunities.
Wholesale trade – further development of support services.
Health Care and Social Assistance – medical and other health care services; medical specialists;dental services; residential care services; child care services. The popularity of retirement villages is expected to continue as the population ages and living costs escalate in particular in metropolitan areas, making the need for an affordable place to retire more critical.
Organic Agriculture - and alternative fruit crops such as hazelnuts, figs. The Shire’s cold climate presents and distinct four seasons presents opportunities for developing a niche wine sector.
Retail trade – identify gaps in provision locally.
Tourism – the use of premises for provision of onsite entertainment, recreation (indoor and outdoor), function facilities, information, interpretation and cultural activities for visitors and the general public. Examples including tours, museums, wineries, golf courses and nature-based attractions, food and wine trails, development of conventions and events; sports tourism. Develop specific target marketing (e.g. Asia is the fastest growing tourism market in the world) and short term accommodation.
Knowledge based industries – information media and telecommunications, Communications, finance, insurance, real estate and business services; community, social and personal services.
Small, Micro and Home Based Business –Develop a range of programs which target sectors including trades, cultural and creative industries and school leavers.
Niche industries - cold food storage hub, livestock yards and associated services all provide growth opportunities within the region.
Facilities and services - targeting families including recreational activities and towards an aging population including aged care and residential facilities.
Further information is available on from Regional Development Australia - Central West http://www.rdacentralwest.org.au/
Last modified:
30 Aug 2021