Economic Profile

Economic Development Action Plan for 2005-2009 (pdf/1.5mb) -  provides context and background on economic development in the City of Port Phillip and the council's roles and responsibilities.

A snapshot of the local economy

“The City of Port Phillip is not interested in economic development for its own sake. Rather, economic development is seen as a means by which the city's over-arching social, cultural and environmental aspirations may be achieved.”

Our commitment

“.... is to promote sustainable economic development within the sphere of the council's influence that achieves the council's social, cultural and environmental goals”. (Council Plan 2004/2005)

For a brief snapshot of the Economic Development Plan 2005-2009

• Location and lifestyle
• Population
• Skill and Qualifications
• Labour force composition
• Industry Structure
• Industry Output
• Innovative leadership

For more information

Contact the Economic Development and Tourism Department at ASSIST on telephone (03) 9209 6777 or email business@portphillip.vic.gov.au