Warrnambool, Hamilton and surrounds connects Victoria to South Australia. It is home to famous beaches and attractions like the Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles.
The Great South Coast is an industry and culture hub. It has a diverse economy and unique environmental assets. The region needs skilled workers to support its growth.
Agriculture is a central industry. A small but thriving aquaculture industry continues to grow. Warrnambool, Hamilton and surrounds is also a major exporter of dairy, meat, seafood and forestry products.
The region’s tourism industry continues to flourish. Not only does this mean new jobs in accommodation and food services, but also in manufacturing and construction.
If you’d like to work in one of Victoria’s most vibrant, connected regions, explore Warrnambool, Hamilton and surrounds.
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Quick facts about Warrnambool, Hamilton and surrounds
Population: 105,345^
Total new workers needed by 2026: 3,989*
Known for:
- Scenic coastal towns along the Great Ocean Road
- State parks and botanical gardens
- Camping and caravan parks
- Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum
- Twelve Apostles
- Pristine beaches.
Key industries:
- Accommodation and food services
- Agriculture, horticulture and agribusiness
- Community services
- Construction
- Health care
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Transport and logistics.^
Local government areas:
- Corangamite Shire(opens in a new window)
- Glenelg Shire(opens in a new window)
- Moyne Shire(opens in a new window)
- Southern Grampians Shire(opens in a new window)
- City of Warrnambool(opens in a new window).
Official region name: Great South Coast
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^ Sourced from Great South Coast Regional Skills Demand Profiles 2023
* Sourced from Victorian Skills Authority Employment Forecast Dashboard
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