Mansfield Shire has a rapidly growing population, expected to reach 10,966 by 2036.  Growth is driven by an affluent tree-change market who often have had a long-standing connection with the Shire, often through education or as holiday leisure destination.

This is reflected in a high migration rate, with 19% of residents in the Shire in 2016 having lived elsewhere in 2011.  This population means increased customer bases across all sectors, and increased access to a rapidly growing labour force locally.

The labour force has a 78% job containment rate for residents.  Mansfield Shire provides an exciting opportunity for potential investors.

Visit the pages below to find out more about Mansfield Shire economy and why you should invest.

Mansfield Shire, only 2 hours and half from Melbourne.   Mansfield’s location and accessibility to both Melbourne and Central Victoria, provide enviable opportunities and advantages for business and investment.  Mansfield’s close proximity to the Hume Freeway, provides access to Victoria’s major arterial road network and creates fantastic connectivity to all of Victoria, and into New South Wales.

The main industry sectors within Mansfield Shire, include Tourism, construction, agriculture, healthcare, retail and education.  This region contributes over $440 million as at 2016 in total economic output and provides employment for over 3,059 jobs.

Mansfield’s booming population means increased customer bases across all sectors, and increased access to a rapidly growing labour force locally.   The current land values mean that doing business in Mansfield is comparatively economical than many regional hubs within Victoria. Now is the time to find out more about Mansfield Shire.