Key and Emerging Industries
Camden’s robust economic growth has been underpinned by its local strengths. Like many emerging urban areas, Camden’s strongest industries are population-serving, catering to the needs of its growing resident population. Camden’s rapid growth places it in a unique position to significantly leverage off this period of transformation in the Western Parkland City. Growing our key industries, while also nurturing our emerging ones, will continue to strengthen Camden’s position and overall share of the regional economy.
KEY INDUSTRIES*
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$3,310 million local sales $1,034 million value added 16.4% of local jobs $149,924 worker productivity |
$540 million local sales $430.4 million value added 13% of local jobs $78,738 worker productivity |
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RETAIL TRADE |
EDUCATION AND TRAINING |
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$464.4 million local sales $422 million value added 13.1% of local jobs $76,994 worker productivity |
$433 million local sales $483 million value added 11.4% of local jobs $75,260 worker productivity |
*Source: economy.id, NIEIR 2021/2022
EMERGING INDUSTRIES
Agribusiness and Horticulture
A world-leading Agribusiness Precinct is currently in development for the Aerotropolis. The Agribusiness Precinct is anticipated to accommodate up to 5,400 jobs by 2036, resourcing this from within the Aerotropolis and adjoining LGAs.
Take a look and explore the agriculture sector for Camden LGA Here.
Food Science and Food Technology
Camden’s strength in agribusiness and horticulture, and availability of suitable land for agricultural food production, can benefit from growth in the food science and food technology sector.
Transport Infrastructure
Delivery of key infrastructure, including the planned North South Rail Line which runs through Oran Park, the extension of the Southwest Rail Link from Leppington to WSIA, The Northern Road upgrade, and the M9 Outer Sydney Orbital will untap growth opportunities for Camden, boosting business and industry in a range of sectors.
Advanced Manufacturing
With leverage benefits from proximity to the WSIA and a large supply of greenfield sites, Camden has a strategic advantage in growing advanced manufacturing initiatives in key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, health care tools and equipment, defence equipment, and food processing.
Visitor Economy
Strategically positioned between Canberra and Sydney, Camden has a range of assets which support a vibrant local visitor economy. The strengthening of these existing assets and transport infrastructure delivery, combined with ourproximity to the WSIA positions Camden as a key visitor destination and will boost its visitor economy.