Centralised location for distribution
Cumberland offers a centralised industrial cluster. Its geographical location means that Sydney is a half hour train ride from the CBD, while Parramatta is only 5 minutes by train. Transport and road networks ensure the area is well connected and accessible.
A number of strategic and regional freight road and rail links are also provided in the Cumberland area. Road links include:
- Western Motorway
- Cumberland Highway
- Woodville Road
- Silver water Road.
Rail links include:
- The Western Line and
- Southern Sydney Freight Line.
Freight network in Cumberland
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Hosting industries on the move
Cumberland boasts a strong and diverse industry presence with construction, supply chain and manufacturing sectors higher than NSW average.
The key industries for employment include:
- Manufacturing
- Freight and logistics
- Transport and warehousing
- Food and beverage
- Retail trade.
These industries represent over 40% of employment for the Cumberland area. Other industries operating in the area include urban support services, health care and social assistance.
In 2019, Cumberland’s Gross Regional Product was $11.81 billion, representing 2% of NSW’s total economic output.
Additional benefits
- Young, skilled and multilingual local workforce: 58% of people over 15 years of age have completed year 12 (or equivalent). 8% attend university or TAFE.
- Strengths of cultural diversity with over 140 community languages – the top 5 being Arabic, Chinese, Dari/Farsi and Tamil. These cultures also offer diverse and emerging creative skills.
- Cost effective and affordable opportunities for emerging industries to establish.
Industrial and business zoning in Cumberland
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