Discover why Sutherland Shire is the ideal place to start or grow your business
Snapshot of Sutherland Shire
- Population: 235,029 residents in 2023, projected to grow to 257,531 by 2036.
- Employment: One of the lowest unemployment rates in Australia.
- Education: 61.7% hold a formal qualification; 21.7% have a trade qualification or certificate.
- Income: Over 19.1% earn more than $2,000 per week.
Statistics and Demographics
- Sources:
- Sutherland Shire Community Profile: Census data, SEIFA index, migration, employment, and ERP figures.
- South Sydney Regional Organisation of Council (SSROC) Regional Profile.
- Sutherland Shire Community Atlas: 64 interactive maps from the 2021 Census.
- ABS Census: Comprehensive data available every five years, with a local government portal.
Access: View these statistics at local libraries.
Lifestyle and Location
- Proximity: 26 km from Sydney CBD, 12 km from Sydney Airport, 20 km to Port Botany.
- Quality of Life: 94% of residents rate their quality of life as good or excellent. Rated the second most liveable city in Australia by IPSOS in 2020.
- Tourism: 1.4 million visitors in 2017, supporting 2,500 tourism-related businesses and contributing $252 million to the local economy.
Explore: There's so much to see and do in Sutherland Shire. Visit our website Visit Sutherland Shire for tips on where to stay, the best local cafes and restaurants and where to explore.
Business and Economy
- Businesses: Home to 23,235 businesses.
- Top Industries: Retail, healthcare, and construction.
- Economic Contribution: $14.18 billion Gross Regional Product in 2022/23.
- Employment: 8,994 full-time jobs in retail trade in 2022/23.
- Significant Infrastructure: Includes ANSTO and Nandin.
- Growth Areas: Miranda, Sutherland/Kirrawee, Kurnell, and ANSTO.
Key Industries:
- Retail trade
- Healthcare and social assistance
- Tourism and hospitality
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
- Construction
- Advanced manufacturing
Learn More:
- Read the 2024 Sutherland Shire Business Survey
- Read the Local Strategic Planning Statement for priorities over the next 20 years in infrastructure, housing, employment, transport, and more.
- Access comprehensive and user-friendly demographic and economic data for Sutherland Shire through .id (Informed Decisions), available online or at any Sutherland Shire library.