The City of Greater Dandenong is recognised as Australia’s most culturally diverse community, with residents coming from at least 154 different nations.
With that diversity comes an eclectic mix of businesses (almost 20,000 at last count) – making our city a thriving economic hub with opportunities for all.
Last year Greater Dandenong’s economic output was $58.23 billion and regional exports were valued at $29.72 billion. These figures show why investment in this region is strong.
Other factors, such as our location just 35km south east of Melbourne’s CBD and the fact our city is well connected to railway, key arterial roads and motorways, easily linking businesses to ports, airports and the city, are attractive to investors.
One major company that is drawn to our prime location is Walkinshaw Automotive Group, which will consolidate three of its existing sites into a new Australia headquarters in Dandenong South. In late 2025 the automotive giant will relocate to Salta’s 180ha Nexus Dandenong South Industrial Estate (pictured above).
Walkinshaw Group Communications manager Andrew Wiles said the site would allow for their engineering and manufacturing capabilities to remain close to one another. He said the location was great for transport links, suppliers, and also their 1200 staff members – many of whom live in the south east.
Another large company that saw value in relocating to Greater Dandenong is Trunk Logistics Group.
A specialist boutique logistics provider, Trunk Logistics Group recently opened a new facility and head office in Salta’s Nexus Industrial Precinct in Dandenong South.
The company chose Dandenong South due to its ‘superior connectivity’ and said the ability to generate further employment opportunities close to a major population centre was also appealing.
To learn more about investment in Greater Dandenong contact the Business Development and Investment Team at business@cgd.vic.gov.au.
