Employment & Industry
Coolamon LGA is a farming district producing cereal crops, as well as hay. Wool, lamb and beef are also important products of the area with emerging agricultural enterprises including the production of alpacas, ostriches and turkeys, olives and farm forestry.
Employment opportunities are based on the strong rural economy. The service areas of health, aged care and local government are emerging as major employment providers, and advances in information technology, broadband and satellite communication systems have established positive opportunities for home-based businesses and consultancies.
Competitive real estate costs and the rapid development occurring throughout the Shire are creating significant self-employment prospects to be established in the area, particularly in small business and trade-related services.
