NSW business environment

Regional NSW offers an abundance of business opportunities and a relaxed lifestyle.

With a population of more than 2,519,000, regional NSW covers 800,000 sq km.

Regional NSW is home to a range of geography and climates, from the humid coastal environment of the north, to the semi-arid desert in the west, and the alpine peaks and sheep-wheat belt of the south. This diversity encourages a variety of industries to flourish.

The Department of Trade and Investment works with businesses and communities in regional NSW to help them grow and create local jobs.

Read more about regional NSW.