Invest Holdfast

This page provides a focus for businesses and industries to make informed decisions when planning future growth. We invite you to get involved in Holdfast Bay and be part of our city’s economic prosperity.

Holdfast Bay Investment Prospectus showcases Holdfast Bay as a desirable destination to live, work, visit, and invest in. The investment prospectus highlights our key strengths and provides an overview of our social, economic, and environmental contexts. This promotional publication assists with business, event, and conference attractions and is a tool for grant, tender, and award submissions.

Access a host of economic data to assist in understanding Holdfast Bay's profile. An online interactive public-access economic profile provides an overview of workforce characteristics, industry contributions, the role of tourism, and trends in the local economy. The data is simple to use and displayed via graphs, tables, and interactive maps, together with easy-to-understand information.

Holdfast Bay has a highly skilled workforce and is home to over 37,000 residents, all within 2.5 kilometres of the beach. An extensive public transport system exists, including tram, train, and bus routes directly to the heart of Adelaide CBD.

Quality retail precincts, superior education, and health and community services all complement the relaxed coastal and natural environment. There is a host of tourism, recreational, and sporting options to discover.

Councils at a regional level can collaborate to drive and shape the strategic focus for economic development all for the benefit of sustainable economic outcomes and a thriving employment environment. We work collaboratively with neighbouring councils and the Federal and State Government across the Western and Southern regions that form the Western Business Leaders and the Southern Adelaide Economic Development Board.

The Department for Trade and Investment helps industries, businesses, and communities identify and capitalise upon opportunities for job creation and economic growth.

A strong economic future for South Australia depends on growing exports and making it easier for international partners to do business.

The Department for Trade and Investment works with South Australian businesses and stakeholders to boost exports, grow the state’s international engagement and showcase South Australia to the world.

The Department supports businesses in connecting with overseas markets, creating strong international relationships, and capitalising on export opportunities. At the same time, it strengthens the South Australian economy and creates jobs.