Why Loddon Mallee?

Loddon Mallee is primed for growth

“Engage, engage, engage. There’s a terrific, experienced, entrepreneurial and, above all, friendly and welcoming network here to support your success.” – Craig Hunter, Regional Development Manager, Clear Dynamics

The Loddon Mallee region is a place where liveability and economic prosperity collide; where communities value sustainable development and look to lead in the transition to a carbon-neutral future. It’s where creativity finds new audiences, and innovation opens doors.

The CSIRO forecasts that regional areas with strengths in agriculture and advanced manufacturing – such as the Loddon Mallee – have a paramount role to play in Australia’s future.

Fast facts

Why invest here?

Victoria’s largest grower of food and fibre supported by an ideal climate and irrigation infrastructure.
A leader in solar and renewables – the majority of Victoria’s large-scale solar generation is concentrated in the region.
The Loddon Campaspe Employment and Innovation Corridor –
connecting Melbourne to Bendigo, through to Echuca – offers exceptional connectivity: high-speed train, freeway-grade road, linkage proximity to Melbourne Airport, and 100-gig internet.
Internationally-reputed tertiary institutions deliver a pipeline of skilled workers into the workforce each year.
A distinct creative industries sector contributes to a vibrant culture, which is underpinned by respect for and inclusion of First Nations’ voices.

Fast Facts

Distinct to Loddon Mallee

Loddon Mallee has the most diverse agricultural economy in Victoria.
Bendigo is both a “100-gig city” making its internet speed more than 500 times faster than the Australian average; and a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, identifying it as a hub for creativity, food, and wine.
Integrating solar capture with battery storage, Gannawarra Solar Farm is among the largest projects of its kind in the world.
Bendigo Bank is the only major financial institution to be headquartered in a regional city.
A resurgent mining industry – Loddon Mallee is home to Australia’s only antimony mine, Victoria’s largest gold producer, and a fast-growing minerals sector.