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Why Bathurst

Specialised Building Products Hub of Australia, Central West NSW

Interested in joining the thriving hub of specialised building products industry specialists in Australia? Then Bathurst, Australia’s oldest inland settlement, could be the place for you.

Specialised Building Products & supply is building our community and economy- the construction industry in the Bathurst Region is a significant contributor to gross regional product.
The Specialised Building Products industry is the third biggest employer in the Bathurst Region economy, with over 2,250 jobs generated by the sector. This growth industry has the highest number of registered businesses, with over 700 construction-based businesses operating in the Bathurst Region, generating $770 million for the economy.

Bathurst was established in 1815 and was a centre for the provision of agricultural products. The thriving city and its surrounding towns are well known for their trade and specialised building products industries including lime materials being produced in Blayney, cement being produced in Portland and a major sawmill and MDF plant calling Oberon home. Bathurst and its surrounding areas are well established and well linked to supply the specialised building products of Australia.

Today, Bathurst has grown to include specialised companies supplying all kinds of building products to major cities, including Sydney, the rest of NSW and across Australia. These companies include providers of precast concrete panels, prefinished decorative timber panels, flat pack wardrobe systems, fencing panels, specialised building lifts and many others. Bathurst is the ideal location for companies manufacturing specialised building products utilising local skills and creativity.

Come and be part of an industry that is contributing to Australia’s most iconic buildings.  Some of Australia’s landmarks had major contributions from Bathurst, including Castle Towers Shopping Centre, Melbourne Square Tower 1, Australia’s largest dairy (190 million litres of milk per year), Robina Shopping Centre, MLC Centre Food Court, Royal Randwick Racecourse, and even the Australian Embassy in Bangkok.

Be part of the discovery of new trends in building materials.  Bathurst is home to ten innovations in timber panelling alone.

Ideally situated on transport routes, easy access is provided to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Bathurst’s location offers efficient and economical freighting to the Eastern Seaboard of Australia. Bathurst is a central location to the largest market of residential, industrial and commercial clients in Australia, providing 70% of Australia’s GDP.

20.3% of all businesses located in the Bathurst area are involved in the specialised building products industry making it the largest industry sector in Bathurst and 27% more significant in importance compared to the average NSW city.

A Vibrant Country Town in Central Tablelands NSW

In addition to its rich history as Australia’s oldest inland settlement and its ties to the specialised building products and transport industries, there is plenty of opportunity in Bathurst making it an ideal location for individuals and families.

Bathurst is a city of contrasts in one of the most fascinating and diverse regions of New South Wales. Heritage listed buildings and world class museums and galleries are only a part of the rich history on offer, whilst spectacular natural wonders coexist with a modern cultural landscape, a love for car racing, natural rivers, trails and caves, and the charming villages surrounding the city.

Land is affordable and plentiful. Building panels require room to manufacture, but land and housing is a lot more affordable and available than in the larger cities. In September 2022, the median house price in Bathurst was $613,000 compared to Sydney's at $1,245,000.
Cost of living in Bathurst and its surrounds is lower than in the big cities. Many people reflect positively on their decision to swap the city life for a more peaceful country life. No more smog! No more traffic!
Bathurst has a strong educational background. A number of major private schools are based in Bathurst along with Charles Sturt University and TAFE NSW. 12% of the Bathurst workforce is employed in the education sector. The options for schooling are plentiful making Bathurst an ideal location for families.
A centre of innovation given its location. Bathurst’s rich history includes pastoral farming, where farmers had to ‘make do’ with whatever came to hand. IBM has recently recognised the benefits of having a presence in Bathurst and are currently constructing an innovation hub in conjunction with Charles Sturt University.
COVID-Safe – apart from its very high vaccination rates, Bathurst’s distance from other major centres has made it a relatively safe place in COVID times. Bathurst has recorded zero deaths from COVID and continues to record low transmission rates.

You can find out more about Bathurst on the Bathurst Region website here.

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