A diversity of industry, high levels of investment, a “can do attitude”, an embracement of innovation and a variety of significant competitive advantages provide the Hunter and Wallsend with a strong economic outlook and make it a great place for investment.
Wallsend…
- is close to major health, education and research facilities
- has land available at lower cost than capital cities and Newcastle
- is the geographic centre of the Lower Hunter, 20 minutes from Newcastle and less than two hours from Sydney with the F3 freeway at its doorstep
- has a proud, active and supportive business community
Wallsend is part of the dynamic Hunter region which has…
- a growing economy based on innovation
- consistently one of the highest business confidence levels in Australia
- lower unemployment rates than the state average
- a growing reputation for tourism and conferences
- one of Australia’s fastest growing airports
- a skilled workforce but lower operating costs than major capital cities
- billions of dollars of new infrastructure projects underway
- a great lifestyle – art and culture, dining, beaches and waterways, wineries, sport.
Location
Location is key to any investment decision. Wallsend is conveniently located in the geographic centre of the Lower Hunter, close to key health and education facilities, transport links as well as key tourism and recreational offerings including beaches, waterways, mountains and wineries.
Wallsend’s business precinct comprises a CBD with just over 80 businesses and nearby shopping centre ( Stockland Wallsend). The major tenants of Stockland are Aldi and Coles supermarkets and the RTA.
Wallsend Business Precinct
The CBD has heritage architecture, a friendly “village” feel, and a clean, well presented streetscape. It comprises two main streets (Nelson and Cowper) and boasts ample off street and on street parking. Key businesses include:
- pharmacies, pathologist and medical imaging
- hair and beauty businesses
- restaurant and quality fast food outlets
- a strong group of second hand goods and clothes stores
- medical practitioners providing speech pathology, dental, optical, rehab and GP services
- professional services including accountants and solicitors.
Wallsend is also home to four pubs and three clubs with many more in the electorate. A key local club is Wallsend Diggers.
Civic and Community Services
- The $7.5million Wallsend Library is one of Newcastle’s largest – opened in 2007 it is the model for future city library services.
- The State Member for Wallsend’s office is in the CBD.
- Sport and recreational facilities include a squash centre, swimming pool as well as four major park and some smaller reserves providing picnic areas as well as children’s equipment. Major and smaller cycleways link the electorate.
- The suburb of Wallsend has: three childcare centres/preschools; two public and one Catholic primary school; and a local high school.
