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2025 Hunter Investment Prospectus

The Hunter Region of NSW boasts Australia’s largest regional economy, generating over $86 billion in gross regional product and supporting approximately 59,500 businesses.

Home to one of Australia’s largest ports, a top 200 global university, and one of the country’s fastest-growing regional airports—serving over 1.2 million passengers annually—the Hunter is a thriving hub for business and investment.

Beyond its economic strength, the region offers unmatched lifestyle benefits and a strategic business advantage, making it an ideal place to invest, work, and live.

The Hunter Investment Prospectus provides an in-depth look at the region’s opportunities, advantages, and potential for growth.

View the prospectus here

You will find Cessnock on Page 69. 

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