Moira Shire is thriving.

With a booming economy, strong job market (1.3% unemployment) and growing population, we're excited about the future.

To make sure we continue on this positive path, Moira Shire Council is developing a new Economic Development Strategy for the next five years.

We're committed to working with businesses and residents to continue creating a community, where everyone can prosper.

Our Focus Areas

We aim to be a municipality that is a preferred location to grow, invest in and to work from, that supports a high value visitor experience.

How you can get involved:

We're seeking your input to develop a new Economic Development Strategy that will drive growth, resilience and innovation in Moira Shire.

We want to hear from:

  • Businesses,
  • Entrepreneurs,
  • Industry groups,
  • Community members.

You can share feedback about your priorities, challenges and the support you need from Council in the following ways:

  • Complete our online survey (8 minutes),
  • Participate in a workshop,
  • Speak to us at via info@moira.vic.gov.au

Consultations are essential for stakeholders and community members to provide their insights and perspectives on the future economic development of the region. Help us create a strategy that delivers real results.

Strategy Workshops

Participate in one of our Strategy Development Workshops. Light catering provided. Register for a workshop by Friday 15 November.

Council plays an important role in providing operational and strategic support for our local economy. This includes:

  • Attracting new investment and business development.
  • Funding, delivering and maintaining local infrastructure projects.
  • Facilitating business events and networking opportunities.
  • Promoting tourism, other major industries and local interests.
  • Providing support to small and new businesses.
  • Offering employment and training opportunities.
  • Collaborating with local businesses, industry and the community.
  • Advocating to State and Federal government on local issues.
  • Planning at the local level for the development and future needs of our area.

Moira Shire creates an estimated $4.7 billion in economic output per year.

Our top five leading industry sectors are:

  • Manufacturing $1,176 Million (25% of Moira’s economic output)
  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing $951 Million (20%)
  • Construction $658 Million (14%)
  • Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services $373 Million (8%)
  • Transport, Postal & Warehousing $267 Million (6%)

Our Shire employs 12,000 workers, with 9,700 of our workers also living within the Shire.

Our economy continues to grow strongly, with the unemployment rate at a record low 1.3%. Our leading industries continue to attract new jobs. For the 2016 to 2021 period we added significant jobs in the following sectors:

  • Accommodation & Food Services +683 Jobs
  • Health Care and Social Assistance +391 Jobs
  • Construction +221 Jobs
  • Transport, Postal and Warehousing +138 Jobs
  • Education and Training +134 Jobs

In 2023, our Shire recorded a population of 30,775 residents.

We are forecasted to grow to a population of 34,670 by 2041, adding 3,900 additional residents.

Our median age is 48, older than the Regional Victorian average of 43.