Randwick City's economy is complex and extends well beyond the boundaries of the City. The City falls within Sydney's 'Global Arc', Australia's key economic corridor which extends from Epping to Port Botany and Kingsford Smith Airport via Sydney CBD.

The NSW Government's Metropolitan Strategy identifies two key 'specialised centres' that underpin employment and Randwick City's economy: the Randwick Health and Education Precinct (UNSW and the Randwick Hospitals) and Port Botany and environs.

Randwick City's location and access to a well educated and diverse workforce provide many opportunities for a range of business types.

Randwick economic activity study.

The Randwick Economic Activity Study 2008 presents an overview of Randwick City's local economy. It provides essential background economic data (such as journey to work data and the number/ types of businesses in operation); identifies future business and industry needs; and makes recommendations for future planning.

The Study focuses on the three key economic drivers in Randwick City: Randwick Health and Education Precinct (UNSW and the Randwick Hospitals); Town and Village Centres; and Industrial Lands (including Port Botany and surrounds).

Economic Activity Study  (pdf 6.36MB)
Economic Activities Study Appendix 1 (pdf 1.73MB)
Economic Activities Study Appendix 2 (pdf 3.58MB)
Economic Activities Study Appendix 3  (pdf 2.77MB)
Economic Activities Study Appendix 4 (pdf 586KB)
Economic Activities Study Appendix 5 (pdf 2.97MB)

Randwick economic development strategy

The Randwick Economic Development Strategy 2009 identifies key strategies and actions to develop and support local businesses and tourism and promote economic activity across our town centres and retail, commercial and industrial sectors.

Randwick Economic Development Strategy Final Report (pdf 2.73MB)

Other business and tourism resources:

The Eastern Suburbs Business Enterprise Centre is an independent, community-based organisation that provides assistance to small business owners and operators.

The various chambers of commerce in Randwick City represent local businesses in the area, providing advice and networking opportunities.

Randwick City Tourism promotes and provides all the information that tourists require to visit and enjoy the Randwick area. 

Randwick City Tourism also has a website that provides all the information that tourists require to visit and enjoy the Randwick area.

Small Business NSW is a State Government website providing information for people starting or growing a small business including grants for women in business, aboriginal business programs, network clusters and business development mentoring.

Business in Sydney and NSW is the online resource of the Industry & Investment NSW State Department which provides business assistance, information and seminars.