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At a Glance
Economic Development Strategy
The City’s Economic Development Strategy 2025-2030 was adopted by Council on 24 June 2025, encapsulating the economic development vision that “we are committed to developing and shaping a robust and resilient economy that supports the growth and sustainability of new and existing businesses, new and emerging industries and technologies, and creates a positive business environment whilst enhancing local lifestyle and providing a range of diverse employment opportunities”.
Aimed at achieving a long-term economic outcomes for Rockingham, the Economic Development Strategy 2025-2030 reflects the City's ongoing commitment to addressing the needs of the local business community, attracting new and diverse investment and delivering increased economic and social benefits to our community. We aim to continue to grow a diverse, vibrant, resilient and balanced economy that will provide jobs growth and drive sustainable economic success for years to come.
Prior to Council’s adoption of the strategy, a comprehensive consultation process was carried out by the City. Feedback was received from residents, business owners, business leaders, councillors and also State and Federal Government stakeholders. This feedback was then used to shape the strategy.
In line with the information gained during the research and consultation phases, we will focus our economic development actions around five key elements:
- Key Element 1 - Rockingham Strategic Centre Vibrancy
- Key Element 2 - Centre for the Defence Sector and Strategic Industries
- Key Element 3 - Investment Attraction and Advocacy
- Key Element 4 - Local Business Network Support
- Key Element 5 - Workforce Development and Liveability
Over the period from 2025-2030, we will implement actions identified within this strategy. This will support and explore opportunities to increase industry development and diversification, job development and diversification and provide a range of stimulus to grow the local Rockingham economy.
Investment opportunities
Rockingham is strategically positioned as a prime location for investment, thanks to its location within the Western Trade Coast and its close proximity to HMAS Stirling and the future Westport development.
The region aligns with Western Australia's economic priorities, particularly in advanced manufacturing, defence, energy decarbonisation, healthcare, mineral processing, and tourism. This alignment creates targeted opportunities for investment. Additionally, the availability of both public and privately owned zoned vacant land supports the attraction of large-scale investments.
Investment Prospectus
A key element included in the City’s Economic Development Strategy 2025-2030 is on Investment and Advocacy targeted to promote and attract both public and private sector investment in identified key growth sectors into Rockingham.
The City’s latest Investment Prospectus which presents key economic data and industry specific information to support your investment decision is now available for download below.
For more information on how the Economic Development team can assist your needs with property, developing or investing in the City of Rockingham, phone (08) 9528 0333 or email economicdevelopment@rockingham.wa.gov.au.
Profile
The following provides the latest snapshot of key indicators of the City of Rockingham Economy.
Visit the City of Rockingham profile for in-depth statistical analysis of our population, demographics and economic profile.
Source: Economy.id, by .id, the population experts. GRP: Gross Regional Product. ABS: Australian Bureau of Statistics. ERP: estimated resident population. NIEIR: National Institute of Economic and Industry Research.
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