Investing in Cardinia Shire

  • Land supply. 
  • Lifestyle and affordability. 
  • Available workforce.  
  • Vibrant businesses. 

Cardinia Shires Economic Report card is an interactive resource for understanding the key metrics driving economic opportunity in our shire. This will help businesses and investors to form a complete picture of what is happening in our area. The data is a live economic snapshot and updated quarterly as it becomes available.

Cardinia's Economic Insights Report

Cardinia Shire’s current population is over 118,000 and it is forecast to grow to more than 200,000 by 2041. 

Most of Cardinia Shire’s population is located within the growth corridor of:

  • Beaconsfield
  • Officer
  • Pakenham.

These areas are planned to accommodate the bulk of future residential and commercial growth in the area. 

We promote a diversified, high-quality, and affordable lifestyle near our residents' work, education and open spaces. We link these spaces by active transportation infrastructure to satisfy the demands of a developing and diverse population.

More population statistics can be found at profile.id.

Cardinia Shire’s main industries are:

  • Construction
  • food manufacturing
  • agriculture
  • meat and meat product manufacturing
  • motor vehicle and part manufacturing.

More business statistics can be found on economy.ID.

Our fast-growing population makes it a great place to start, expand or relocate your business. 

We have plenty of land that is zoned and ready for industrial and commercial use.

View map of land available for business investment