Economic Development

Building a Brighter Future for Central Coast

Economic development is the intentional practice of improving our community’s economic health, wellbeing, and quality of life — now and for future generations.

At Central Coast Council, this means implementing bold, evidence-based strategies that drive population growth, attract investment, expand housing supply, and enhance the liveability of our towns and natural places. We’re proud to be shaping a thriving, inclusive region that is fast becoming the crowning jewel of North-West Tasmania.

Strategic Growth in Action

Our Strategic Growth team is leading the delivery of a coordinated suite of economic policies and master plans, ensuring Central Coast is positioned for sustainable growth and economic resilience.

Already, Council has:

✅ Adopted the Population Growth Policy, focused on attracting a younger working-age population, supporting education, and lowering our median age by 8 years by 2053.

✅ Commissioned and applied findings from the Economic Baseline Study, which sets a data-driven foundation for planning and investment.

✅ Adopted the Central Coast Economic Development Strategy 2025–2035 and Beyond, a visionary roadmap for growth, innovation, and industry collaboration.

✅ Delivered Our Homes, Our Future – the Central Coast Strategic Housing Master Plan, a $1.7 million project that charts a bold path to meet our future housing needs.

Economic Development Strategy

Adopted by Council on 21 July 2025, the Central Coast Economic Development Strategy 2025–2035 and Beyond sets a bold vision for a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready region.

Focused on strategic investment, workforce development, liveability, and innovation, the strategy provides a roadmap for sustainable growth across key sectors. Central Coast is open for business – and ready to thrive.

Strategic Focus Areas

The Strategy identifies nine interconnected focus areas that will shape our economic future:

Investment Attraction & Marketing
Strategic Infrastructure Projects
Workforce & Education Development
Agri-Food & the Circular Economy
Health & Human Services Expansion
Vibrant Retail & Tourism Growth
Strengthening Business & Industry
Innovation, Research & Development
New Income Streams & Collaborative Industries

Read the Strategy and Key Resources

Explore the full suite of Economic Development Strategy documents below:

Economic Development Strategy 2025-2035 and Beyond

Economic Development Strategy Executive Summary Snapshot

Economic Development Strategy Year 1 Actions

A Place to Live, Work and Thrive

We are committed to supporting businesses, investors, community groups, and residents to be part of this shared journey. Whether you’re scaling up your enterprise, exploring a development opportunity, or contributing to our vibrant community — we want to hear from you.

Together, we are building a stronger, smarter, and more sustainable Central Coast.

For more information, or to discuss what you are doing, contact the Council’s Coordinator Economic Development here.