Invest in Hume

Hume City is growing rapidly in Melbourne’s north. A $18.3B GRP, multiple opportunities to pre-lease or purchase commercial and industrial assets, steady population growth, ready access to labour markets and unparalleled links to a world class logistics infrastructure are some of the reasons you should locate your business in Hume to grow.

Our Investment Virtual Room is designed to provide you with key information about investing in Hume. You will be able to explore the information boards, view videos and interact with the investment attraction map. Click on the travel circles and drag your mouse to move around the room.

We welcome the opportunity to share key information about Hume City to assist you in making the best decision for the future success of your business. Download the Hume City Investment Prospectus and visit our Investment Virtual Room to access key information about investing in Hume.

Hume City Investment Prospectus

Our competitive advantage

Investing in Hume means investing in a strategically placed growth corridor within Australia's most connected city. Hume City can offer your business:

  • Access to a 24/7 curfew-free international airport
  • Five major road connections
  • 26,055 businesses
  • 388,891 predicted population in 2041
  • $18.3B GRP

Watch the video to learn more about why you should choose to invest for success with Hume.

 

Melbourne Airport: Delivering Victoria’s Export Success from Hume City  

Melbourne Airport, located in Hume City, is a vital driver of local economic growth, fueling the region’s $17.2 million transport and warehousing industry, which employs 19.3% of residents.

With curfew-free operations, record cargo capacity, and plans for a third runway, the airport supports Victoria’s $17.6 billion export success and strengthens Hume’s position as a premier logistics hub.

Boasting world-class infrastructure and freeway access, Hume offers unmatched connectivity for businesses, making it an unrivaled location for investment, growth and opportunity.

Watch the video to learn more!

Why Amazon invests in Hume 

Australia’s largest warehouse, the Amazon Robotics fulfilment centre is located within Hume City in Craigieburn. 

The Transport and Warehousing industry is Hume City’s largest, employing 19.3% of residents and providing an output of $17.2m.

The growth of advanced robotics and technology is predicted to boost existing skills within Hume and support our local workforce to become highly skilled candidates for jobs of the future.

Hear from Michael Finiotis, Amazon’s General Manager of Operations Australia about why Amazon has based three major operations centres in Hume.

 

Why Softmed invests in Hume 

Softmed is an Australian-owned company specialising in the manufacture of PPE and healthcare products. The Softmed factory in Campbellfield is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and testing laboratory.

Healthcare and pharmaceuticals is a target industry for Hume City. We are proud to support businesses such as Softmed through site planning, pre-application meeting facilitation and labour market assistance.

Hear from Fran Leahy, Product Manager at Softmed about why Softmed invests in Hume.

 

Why La Triestina Food Manufacturing invests in Hume 

La Triestina Food Manufacturing is a family operated business producing traditional fresh pasta, which has chosen Tullamarine as an ideal location for growth.

The food manufacturing industry is a target industry for Hume City and already makes up 20.5% of our city's manufacturing base. Council are proud supporters of Melbourne’s North Food Group, an industry organisation that represents over 400 food, beverage and fibre manufacturers.

Hear from Adam De Pasquale, La Triestina’s CEO about why La Triestina Food Manufacturing invests in Hume. 

How we can help

Our Economic Development team is here to support your business and can connect you to opportunities that will support your vision for success.

We offer:

  • Guided pre-application meetings with the Planning Department (subject to required planning approval).
  • A dedicated senior town planner for major projects and developments.
  • Labour market facilitation to support the recruitment process with access to the local talent pool.

For more information, please contact our Senior Investment Attraction Advisor via invest@hume.vic.gov.au or by calling 0447 360 318

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