And as local businesses have grown in size and scope, so too has Geelong's economy. However, as Geelong continues to evolve, so do the barriers and risks to business growth in the region.
For Geelong's businesses to see sustained success and prosperity, managing risk is crucial. Effective risk management protects value and, when embraced, enables confident decisions to be made on new innovations, products, or services.
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KPMG's thought leadership series highlights key focus areas for Geelong including risk factors, economic trends and opportunities for growth.
Learn more about structural trends and growth drivers that are helping to shape Geelong's regional economy.
Geelong Growth Outlook – August 2025
An evidence-based update of the structural trends and growth drivers shaping Geelong’s regional economy.
Explore the factors that are shaping Geelong's business environment and growth potential in 2025 with KPMG's detailed study: Geelong Risk Landscape.
Through interviews of owners, founders, leaders and influential stakeholders from the private sector, education and member organisations, Geelong Risk Landscape 2025 provides a comprehensive perspective on the growth of the local economy and businesses in Greater Geelong.
Geelong Risk Landscape
Understanding the risks and enablers of business growth in the Geelong Region.
Discover insights into factors driving business and economic development in Geelong in 2023/24.
Geelong Economic Blueprint 2023/2024
Past successes, current issues and the future potential of business growth in the Greater Geelong region
Business landscape in Geelong
De-risking business in the Geelong region: Five key insights
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Creating a unifying vision
Leadership is crucial. Geelong needs business leaders to join together to create a compelling vision for the region, unify its diverse aspects and foster leadership that's passionate about Geelong's future.
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Deliberately growing businesses
For Geelong to thrive, existing businesses must grow, which requires a deliberate community effort to foster business growth through collaboration and education.
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Geelong as a centre for innovation
Geelong’s ability to cluster and drive innovation is one of its greatest strengths. This capability positions Geelong as a leader in fostering innovation.
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Geelong's future workforce
Expansion of existing businesses and the entry of new businesses is key to success in the Geelong region. Creating opportunities for expanding and upskilling Geelong's workforce while supporting the community will support both current and future prosperity.
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Staying true to Geelong's identity
Geelong has a unique identity, distinct from being merely regional or metropolitan. For Geelong to realise its potential as a global city, maintaining and promoting this identity through a unified brand is key.
KPMG's Enterprise team in Geelong
To find out how KPMG can help support local businesses and organisations within the Geelong region, contact us.
