Industry profiles

The City’s waste, energy and clean technology sector is growing, supported by businesses involved in renewable energy generation and sustainable industrial solutions. The City is home to manufacturers of clean technology products and Australia’s largest test and development site supporting advances in automation, robotics, remote operations and zero emissions-emissions technologies at the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct. 

Also located in the Neerabup Industrial Area, the City seeks to establish a master planned Resource Recovery Precinct.

This innovative precinct is intended to support the circular economy by bringing together waste collection, recovery, processing and value adding activities, creating a catalyst for private investment and an incubator for new waste and resource recovery solutions. adding activities, creating a catalyst for private investment and an incubator for new waste and resource recovery solutions.

Supporting 14,764 workers and accounting for 22.1% of local jobs in 2023/24, the City’s largest employer is the construction sector.

Strong residential growth, commercial development, and more than $1 billion in State led infrastructure investment over the past five years continue to drive demand for building, engineering, civil works and supply chain services. Upcoming land releases further strengthen opportunities for builders, trades and suppliers. 

In 2024/25 the City’s construction value totalled $1.82 billion, accounting for 9.2% of all building approvals in Western Australia.

The City’s stunning coastline, natural landscapes and rich cultural experiences attract visitors year round. The City’s tourism offering includes Indigenous experiences, lakes, shipwrecks, national parks, limestone caves, agritourism, ecotourism, State motorsport facilities and a globally accredited 5 Gold Anchor marina.

In 2023/24 the City’s tourism sector supported 6,143 direct and indirect jobs and generated $1.148 billion in total tourism sales.

International visitors spent 1,144,128 nights in the City in 2024/25, reflecting the region’s growing appeal and demand. This diverse visitor market drives increasing opportunities for new accommodation, from hotels and coastal resorts to holiday parks and short stay rentals.

Rich agricultural heritage and a culture of innovation position the City as a vibrant and competitive agritourism destination. Long established agriculture and market gardening history creates a strong foundation for emerging agritourism ventures.

Rapid urbanisation across the northern corridor is increasing demand for authentic, nature based experiences and locally produced food, beverage and artisan products. This growing visitor and resident market presents significant opportunities for new agritourism offerings, from farmgate experiences to boutique food producers and immersive rural attractions.

Healthcare and social assistance are growing rapidly alongside the City’s expanding population. The City is supported by a well established network of medical practices, dental services, allied health providers, health clinics, medical centres -established network of medical practices, dental services, allied health providers, health clinics, medical centres and aged care facilities. 

Set to grow from approximately 252,380 residents in 2026 to 437,016 people by 2046, significant sector growth will be required to meet the needs of the larger, more diverse and ageing community projected in the City’s population forecasts.

This growth is creating strong opportunities for new medical practices, allied health providers, specialist clinics, aged care services and community support organisations.

In 2023/24, health care and social assistance supported 6,689 local jobs, and in 2021 14,616 City of Wanneroo residents worked in the sector overall, including employment outside the City.

The City’s advanced manufacturing sector is supported by recognised industrial precincts, a skilled local workforce and strong transport connectivity.

A well established hub for manufacturing, engineering and construction businesses, with proven supply chains, mature industry clusters and a wide range of established industrial properties to buy or lease are available in the Wangara Industrial Area established hub for manufacturing, engineering and construction businesses

Home to the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP), a major hub for advanced manufacturing and future focused industries is emerging in the Neerabup Industrial Area.

Australia’s largest test and development facility supporting automation, robotics, advanced manufacturing and zero emissions technologies offers opportunities in innovation, collaboration and long-term growth within a rapidly developing industrial cluster at the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct.

Across a wide range of centres and formats, the City’s retail sector supports more than 7,663 local jobs.

Rapid population growth, long-term commercial potential and METRONET connectivity drive a strong retail sector, with the selection of the City by major anchor tenants signalling strong confidence in the region’s retail market. This confidence is reflected in broader market conditions, with $934.2 million in local sales generated by the retail trade sector in 2023/24. 

The City’s retail sector and position as a key retail destination is further strengthened by global retail giant Costco, which is set to anchor the northern corridor’s newest large format retail development at Alkimos Central’s Home X Trade Hub.