Greater Shepparton Competitive Advantages

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A central location in terms of Greater Shepparton's position in north-central Victoria, and well-placed to serve parts of the Riverina region in southern NSW.

An attractive climate, with
- mean temperatures in summer between 27 C and 29 C (in Melbourne, the mean is 24 C to 26 C);
- daily average of 7.4 hours of sunshine(Melbourne has 6.0 hours);
- annual average number of 110 clear days (Melbourne has 49 clear days);
- and an annual average of 109 cloudy days (Melbourne has 179 cloudy days).
A central location in terms of Greater Shepparton's position in north-central Victoria, and well-placed to serve parts of the Riverina region in southern NSW.
Proximity to Melbourne (2 hours' driving time) and set to reduce further with Nagambie bypass.
A strong and diversified economy, with representation of rural, manufacturing and service sectors.
An excellent range of facilities and services for the community, from shopping and health care, to recreation and sport.
A skilled and dedicated labour force, with a strong work ethic and little friction in terms of industrial relations issues.
A high degree of entrepreneurial ability, involving people who are resilient, flexible and adaptable.
Representation of three universities: Australian Catholic University, Latrobe University and the University of Melbourne, as well as GO TAFE, and a reputation for high retention rates at secondary school level.
Identified as One of the Top 25 Hotspots in Australia to Start a Business and also for lifestyle (My Business, April 2005.
Strong building activity figures, around $3m building activity each week, steady over past 3 years

Links:

Sheppparton Council Website