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:

The consultation period has now closed, and we appreciate the valuable input we received from the community.

We sought your feedback to develop a new Economic Development Strategy aimed at driving growth, resilience, and innovation in Moira Shire.

We heard from:

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

You shared your priorities, challenges and the support you need from Council through various channels including:

  • Our online survey,
  • Workshops conducted in Cobram, Yarrawonga, Numurkah and Nathalia,
  • and direct questions via info@moira.vic.gov.au

Your insights are essential in shapign a strategy that will deliver meaningful results for the future economic development of our region. Thank you for your contributions.

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.