Salisbury. It makes good business sense.
Salisbury, The ideal business base. Salisbury is a progressive, proactive oactiv and pro-business pro-busines city. e to a host of international inte er Already home firms and flourishing eurs, Salisbury is a great place to position your entrepreneurs, business for growth. We e offer offe o affordable commercial land, excellent transportation infrastructure, a highly skilled workforce and nsportation t access cess to world o leading le d research facilities. grow. Our Council actively supports business to invest and gr ro Salisbury is the ideal base for any forward thinking business. s si Mayor Gillian ian Aldridge
Our economy is strong and our future is exciting. We are at the centre of Australia’s growing multi-billion dollar defence industry. We’re a hub for national and international food processing companies, meeting growing international demand for Australian goods. And we are home to world leading research facilities, driving innovation and commercialisation across sectors including manufacturing, telecommunications, mineral processing and clean technologies. Adelaide’s northern suburbs also offer an enviable lifestyle. With plenty of open space, a wide choice of high quality housing, leading education facilities, great shopping and world class recreational amenities, you’ll immediately feel at home in Salisbury.
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Salisbury provides a strategic base for businesses needing fast and efficient access to local and international markets. A planned $10 billion investment in infrastructure, including intermodal freight facilities, will further enhance the logistic advantages Salisbury offers through road, rail, sea and air networks.
Economic INDICATORS
Salisbury. At the centre of South Australia’s economy. $
$5.4 BILLION
6,346
40,239
7.22%
Gross Regional Product
Businesses in Salisbury
Jobs in Salisbury
Increase in jobs ‘06-’11
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“BAE Systems is Australia’s most versatile defence and security company. We have provided support to the Australian Defence Force for more than 60 years. We established our headquarters in the city of 6DOLVEXU\ EHFDXVH RI LWV VLJQLÛFDQFH as South Australia’s major centre for defence and technology research.” Glynn Phillips Chief Executive BAE Systems Australia
A sense of progress. Salisbury is a city that is growing in output and stature. Population growth sits alongside industry expansion, and both are underpinned by the continuing growth of our knowledge and skill base. Population Growth
A Skilled Workforce
With over 130,000 residents Salisbury has had the
With over 4,000 students studying at our local
biggest increase in population of any other South
University of South Australia’s Mawson Lakes campus
Australian council area in recent times. It’s also
and the TAFE (Technical and Further Education)
among the youngest, with the median age four years
College, Salisbury is able to offer local businesses a
younger than the Adelaide average. With a diverse
highly skilled and diverse workforce with an above
cultural mix, growth has been driven by popularity
average rate of trade qualifications. The proportion
with overseas migrants. All of this represents
of residents with a University or post-graduate
opportunities for local businesses. More people, more
qualification is rising rapidly, supporting the growth of
skilled workers and more demand for housing, goods
firms working in knowledge intensive industries.
and services.
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A Progressive Approach to Sustainability
State Government 30 Year Plan
Salisbury is internationally acclaimed for its
Year Plan identifies northern Adelaide as one
pioneering approach to water and biodiversity
of the highest growth areas in the State.
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management and through its extensive wetland network, making it the logical choice for organisations with an environmentally sustainable approach to doing business. With 30%
+
of Salisbury’s water needs being met through recycled water, local businesses can also achieve significant cost savings.
Future Investment Featuring prominently in the State Government’s
estimated population growth in 30 years of
169,000
20,000 homes to be built
30 Year Plan, and playing host to a large share projected increase in number of residents
of the Federal Government’s defence industry provides confidence to ongoing public investment in Salisbury. Upcoming multi-million dollar projects such as the Road and Rail Northern Connector, Parafield Airport commercial developments, Air Warfare Destroyer project, submarines, AP-3C Orions and Drone programs provide a strong base.
3,380 hectares of land available for infill for higher value uses for housing and industry
+230% forecast additional jobs
79,000
A sense of FRQÛGHQFH Salisbury’s reputation as a business friendly, progressive city is built upon decades of success. Our prosperous local economy is made up of a diverse mix of businesses, a skilled and stable workforce, underpinned by world class local infrastructure and a policy framework that has encouraged consistent public and private investment over many years.
Salisbury has all the elements in place to provide a bright future for your business. A growing community, a sustainable approach to managing the environment, a priority place in the State Government’s future vision, and long term investment commitments that will provide a base for our ongoing economic growth. We have some of the best value industrial land available in the country. Areas including Technology Park, Pooraka, Cavan, Salisbury South and Edinburgh Parks all offer the infrastructure necessary for expanding businesses, as well as fast and efficient access to local and international markets via our excellent transport connections. Thanks to our role in the country’s defence industry, and our positioning in the State Government’s 30 Year Plan, we are confident of future infrastructure investment, with $10 billion, including new intermodal freight facilities, already on the cards.
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“Salisbury was the only choice that made sense when it came to establishing our headquarters due to its central location and easy access to our markets. Salisbury provides us with room to move and the opportunity for ÜH[LELOLW\ DQG FRQWLQXHG JURZWK r Marc Fabig Managing Director Osmoflo
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Major Corporate Presence
As South Australia’s major industrial and economic
It’s no coincidence that some of Australia’s most
base, Salisbury is home to around 30% of Australia’s
recognised and valuable brands call Salisbury home.
defence activity, and a hub for other key industry
Renowned names include Bickfords, Inghams,
sectors including logistics, food, high value
Lion, Mayne Pharma, Liebherr, BAE Systems, SAAB
manufacturing and water technologies.
Technologies and Osmoflo are part of the strong local business community.
Sustained Growth
Cost ADVANTAGES
Despite its success, Salisbury remains an affordable
Industry Strengths
place to do business. Salisbury offers some of the most
Salisbury has actively supported the clustering of
attractively priced and well serviced industrial land in
industry by bringing together companies that share
Australia. Council rates for business are amongst the
common markets, workforce skill requirements and
lowest in the State and a competitive local labour
technologies.
market makes finding skilled staff highly achievable.
26%
9%
60%
23-50%
Lower rent than metropolitan Adelaide1
Lower labour costs compared to national average2
Lower land prices than metropolitan Adelaide3
Lower priced water per litre than mains water4
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Prime rents based at $72/m2 net, are on average 26 per cent cheaper than metropolitan Adelaide - source Knight Frank: 2014 South Australian labour costs are nine per cent below the Australian average (22 per cent below WA, up to nine per cent below NSW, QLD and VIC) - source ABS 6302 3 Land less than 5000m2 approximately 60 per cent cheaper than metropolitan Adelaide - source Knight Frank: 2014 4 As of 1st July 2014 Salisbury’s bulk supply of recycled water was $1.65/kL, 50% cheaper than SA Water’s Tier 2 mains price. Salisbury’s retail prices are 23% cheaper at $2.55/kL 2
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A sense of cooperation. We are a strong and optimistic community in which our business sector plays a key role. Salisbury Council understands this, and has been committed over many years to supporting industry, development and investment, and working with other levels in Government to promote the interests of businesses. Fast-Tracked Development
Northern Economic Leaders
Boasting one of the most capable and efďŹ cient
Salisbury’s approach is informed by the Northern
planning and development teams in Australia,
Economic Leaders, a group of 16 leading local
our approvals for most commercial extensions are
businesses representing over 7,000 employees in
granted within 14 days, commercial buildings within
northern Adelaide, with an agenda to drive pro-growth
28 days, and major projects within 4 months.
activities for the prosperity of the northern region.
indicative
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major projects
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“Continuing support from the City of Salisbury enables Bickfords Australia to further grow our business in this region. As worldclass beverage manufacturers, we have been part of South Australia’s heritage since 1839.” Angelo Kotses Managing Director Bickfords
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INFORMATION
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Practical Support for Business
Business Introductions
Council’s Economic Development team, based at
Using its network of over 3,000 local business,
the Polaris Business and Innovation Centre, supports
State, Federal and local government contacts,
economic growth by providing practical advice and
The Economic Development team can facilitate
information to investors and delivering programs that
introductions between potential customers,
improve business performance. The Polaris Centre
suppliers and stakeholders to expedite the process
delivers group programs as well as intensive one-on-
of doing business in the Salisbury region.
one sessions designed to provide business owners with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.
Site Selection and Development The team is able to apply its knowledge of the local
Finding Talent
property market, including zoning, contact with land
Strong relationships with local employment
owners, developers, agents and government bodies
agencies and education providers and an intimate
to assist with site selection and navigate the process
understanding of the local labour market means the
of development.
Polaris Centre DELIVERS
Polaris Centre can help you source your labour needs.
1154
38,885
1,000
325
Event attendees*
Training hours*
Businesses assisted*
Start-ups supported*
*Polaris Centre business support activity in 12 months of 2013/14
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“We connect students, partners and researchers and align the most up-to-date industry knowledge with the ambition to learn through experience. We do this from a unique location adjacent to Technology Park at Mawson Lakes, a vibrant nexus of world renowned high-tech organisations.” Professor Simon Beecham Pro Vice Chancellor: Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment University of South Australia
A sense of community. Salisbury is much more than a great place to do business, it also offers a great lifestyle. Just 15km north of Adelaide’s CBD, it is part of a city ranked the 5th most liveable in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit 2014.
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Community Facilities
Our people
Hundreds of kilometres of walking trails, dozens
Over 130,000 people from all over the world
of parks, wetlands to learn from and explore,
call Salisbury home today. It is a diverse and
recreation centres, an aquatic centre, libraries,
welcoming community. New migrants and young
adult learning centres and the arts, provide
families have been attracted to the area’s affordable
a wealth of ways for residents to enjoy their
housing and strong community networks. The city
leisure time.
provides a great place to live, work and play.
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Education
World Class Research Facilities:
The University of South Australia Mawson
Based at the Mawson Lakes Campus the
Lakes Campus is known for its IT, engineering,
University of South Australia’s Division of IT,
environment, science, aviation and mathematics
Engineering and the Environment is home to
programs. It delivers education and research of
several international research institutes and
international importance and was one of only
research centres.
two universities in Australia to receive ERA ‘5’ ratings across all its assessed fields of engineering research *
Future Industries Institute UniSA’s new multi-million dollar Future Industries Institute (FII) focuses on building knowledge and capacity in core future industries, by undertaking
Salisbury TAFE campus is a vibrant hub for language,
global research inspired by real-world issues.
literacy and numeracy and English language preparation, as well as offering training programs in
The School of Engineering has a long standing
community services, aged care and music.
commitment to outcomes based research which it conducts through the Barbara Hardy Institute, the
Parafield Airport is one of Australia’s leading
Research Node for Low Carbon Living, the Defence
aviation education facilities, dedicated to
and Systems Institute, the Agricultural Machinery
specialised training of pilots and Licensed Aviation
Research and Design Centre and the Laser Physics
Maintenance Engineers.
and Photonics Devices Laboratory. The School of Information Technology &
There are more than 20 local kindergartens and
Mathematical Sciences is the State’s largest
pre-schools, over 30 primary schools, and 10
information and communications technology
secondary schools.
provider, and is home to several research centres including the Advanced Computing Research
*Excellence in Research for Australia 2015 (5 is the highest rating and equates to ‘well above world standard’)
Centre, the Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, the Institute for Telecommunications Research (ITR) and the Phenomics and Bioinformatics Research Centre. The School of Natural and Built Environments Research Centre is a leading provider of education and research aimed at improving environmental and socio-economic sustainability with strengths in natural and built environment education, environmental stewardship, smart and healthy communities and water and natural resources.
UniSA forms linkages with INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS to engage with their research capabilities.
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A sense of opportunity. Salisbury is a place of energy and opportunity, with several key developments providing opportunity for business right now: Salisbury City Centre The City of Salisbury has developed a road map for creating a revitalised City Centre. This involves exciting investment opportunities which the council is committed to facilitating.
www.salisburycitycentre.com.au Northern Adelaide Food Park South Australia’s premier food processing precinct is being developed at Parafield Airport. The 40 hectare Food Park will provide firms with superior access to transport infrastructure, shared services, skilled workforce and energy saving solutions. Now is the time to be an early tenant to secure the best sites and to shape the precinct to meet your needs.
www.pir.sa.gov.au/foodpark Edinburgh Parks & Direk Centrally placed for access to major road and rail infrastructure, Edinburgh Parks and Direk is South Australia’s premier location for industry. Adjacent to the Defence Science and Technology Organisation and RAAF Edinburgh, it is one of Australia’s largest advanced industrial precincts and has more than 350 hectares of fully-serviced land available.
www.makesgoodbusinesssense.com.au Technology Park Adelaide Commercial land within Technology Park Adelaide is available for immediate development. Benefits of locating within Technology Park Adelaide include the synergies that are created from the co-location of over 85 companies in defence, electronics and communication sectors. It is close to Mawson Lakes Town Centre, the University of South Australia and public transport.
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Things you didn’t know. Local industry is packed full of surprises. Businesses in Salisbury have far reaching capacities beyond what most realise. BAE Systems’ $10 million advanced manufacturing facility at Edinburgh Parks provides titanium parts for the global F-35 Lightning II program. It houses a new machining capability in Australia that is only the second of its kind in the world. The machine tool produces components that form part of the vertical tails for Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. Liehberr’s recent $65 million expansion provides support for the world’s largest Mining Excavator weighing over 800 tonnes with an engine output of 2,984kW and capable of moving 7000 tonnes per hour. That’s enough soil hourly to fill the pots of
Every year the City of Salisbury captures and re-uses enough stormwater to fill
30 million bath tubs
2.8 million plants UniSA’s Kira Micro Mill can manufacture features smaller than the diameter of a
human hair
Local manufacturer R.M. Williams provides the Australian Army with over
40,000 pair of boots
Parafield Airport trains over 300 pilots per year for Airlines and is the seventh busiest airport in Australia for movements.
250,000 tonnes of produce worth
$750 million is traded each year at the Adelaide Produce Market. SpeedCast is a leading global network and satellite communications service provider offering highquality managed networks services in over 90 countries; and a global maritime network serving customers worldwide. With 33 international sales & support offices and 31 teleport operations, and over 5,000 links on land and at sea, SpeedCast supports mission critical applications. SpeedCast is publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.
globAL COVERAGE
The City of Salisbury is home to Tindo Solar, Australia’s only manufacturer of solar panels. Tindo is the word used for Sun by the Kaurna people, indigenous to the Adelaide Plains where Tindo Solar’s plant is situated.
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Sense the Future. New thinking will underpin Australia’s future success. In Salisbury new thinking is being applied to the transformation of individual firms and whole industry sectors. It’s at the core of our entrepreneurial community, identifying opportunities and developing new businesses. It exists within our institutions as researchers work at the cutting edge of knowledge and apply that to industry needs.
In a competitive environment, maintaining the status quo isn’t an option. The City of Salisbury is committed to providing the right environment for business to thrive. In Salisbury, new thinking has: •
Underpinned product development and market expansion of the food processing sector;
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Focussed on the development of the local workforce to create more competitive firms;
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Kept business costs low through the provision of low cost water and below average Council rates;.
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Delivered comprehensive business support at the Polaris Centre to grow a new generation of thriving businesses;
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Developed superior R&D facilities supporting defence contractors, natural resources companies, fabricators and food processors to access new markets;
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Improved transport infrastructure to build on Salisbury’s reputation for its excellent warehousing options and seamless freight system.
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Resource Industry
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Logistics Industry
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Community Services Businesses
Developed in partnership with industry they
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Salisbury. It makes good business sense for community services.
A growing and diverse community Community Services Business Case
Why Salisbury? The City of Salisbury shines as one of Australia’s most successful business regions, outperforming the State average for attracting investment and creating jobs over the past two decades. Close proximity to the CBD; excellent transport linkages; an established and diverse business base; access to leading research facilities; and a supply of affordable, fully serviced industrial land means that Salisbury makes good business sense. Salisbury’s workforce has always boasted an above average rate of trade qualifications. In recent years, new developments such as Mawson Lakes have provided employment opportunities and a lifestyle which have attracted greater numbers of university graduates to the city. Salisbury Council is renowned as one of the most progressive and business friendly local authorities in the country. A highly efficient, streamlined development and planning process, combined with a progressive attitude means that most commercial developments are approved within 21 days and major projects within four months.
The place to make a difference
service agencies have selected Salisbury as their base in the north. The case for locating in Salisbury is compelling:
Salisbury is the place to locate whether you are providing aged care or child care, employment services or disability services, migrant support or any other community service. Located centrally, Salisbury is the ideal location from which to provide services to the rapidly growing northern
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Industrial rental costs in the region average $72/m2 net, which is 26 per cent less expensive than the Greater Adelaide average. 2 Land values for sites less than 5,000m are 60 per cent cheaper than the Greater Adelaide average. The area also offers one of South Australia’s lowest Council rates for industrial and commercial property, with rates up to 58 per cent lower than nearby Council areas. A dedicated Economic Development team within Council is ready to listen to your business needs and provide advice and assistance to help you take advantage of all that Salisbury has to offer. Salisbury. It makes good business sense.
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