The South Coast of Victoria Employment Region
The South Coast of Victoria Employment Region spans 23,000 km² in the state’s south‑west, bordering South Australia and home to more than 110,000 people. Its major centres include Warrnambool, Portland, Hamilton and Colac, linked through key road corridors such as the Princes, Henty and Hamilton Highways. The region is serviced by rail between Melbourne, Geelong, Colac and Warrnambool, with coach connections to Portland and Hamilton, though broader public transport remains limited.
The region’s economy is diverse, with strengths in agriculture (dairy, beef, lamb, wool, grain), fishing, forestry, manufacturing and tourism. Renewable energy — especially wind and solar — is a rapidly emerging industry, with major existing and planned wind farm developments. The region comprises six LGAs: Warrnambool City, Moyne, Glenelg, Southern Grampians, Colac Otway and Corangamite.
Warrnambool functions as the regional hub for health, education and professional services, with health care and social assistance the largest employer. Surrounding areas contribute distinct economic strengths: Moyne (agriculture, aquaculture, wind energy), Glenelg (manufacturing, forestry and the deep sea port of Portland), Southern Grampians (sheep grazing and wool production), Colac Otway (food, fibre, manufacturing and tourism) and Corangamite (dairy, agriculture, energy projects and services).
23,000 km²
A vast region spanning diverse landscapes, industries and communities.
110,000+ residents
Home to a growing regional population across major centres and rural townships.
6 LGAs
Warrnambool, Moyne, Glenelg, Southern Grampians, Colac Otway and Corangamite.
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