Key Industry Sectors
Lake Macquarie’s economic strength is built upon it's diverse landscape and natural resource base, with key industries developing out of timber, agriculture, water, and minerals.
Today, the city has developed into a major hub for small to medium size business with knowledge and technology-based industries exhibiting strong growth.
With a diverse industry base, Lake Macquarie is not reliant on particular industries. The three leading industries as a proportion of employment in Lake Macquarie are:
- Retail Trade 17.7%
- Manufacturing 12.3%
- Health and Community Services 12%
Together these key industries employ over 30,000 people in Lake Macquarie.