Macleay ValleyWelcome Pack

2015 - 2016

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Contents

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Welcome to the Macleay Valley 2Vision & Regional Overview 4Location & Links 6Community & Lifestyle 7Climate 8Population Growth 8Industry, Business & Investment 9Tourism & Attractions 10Council Working With Business & Industry 11Further Information 11Economic Profile 12Gross Regional Product 13Business Numbers 14Labour Market 14Participation Rate 15Workforce 16Productivity 17Median Sales Prices 17Median Weekly Rents 17Economic Diversity 18Useful Contacts 19Developing in Kempsey 20Business Directory 22

Burrawang Gaian Farm north of Kempsey supplies high quality pasture-raised birds to Sydney’s top chefs.

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Welcome to the Macleay Valley

commercial opportunities and working with industry and all levels of government to make them happen.While Australia’s manufacturing sector has been challenged in recent times, we support and are proud of the pioneering spirit and accolades won by some of our major companies, including Akubra, Nestlé, Everson’s Food Processors and Australian Solar Timbers. These companies continue to proudly demonstrate the spirit of the Macleay.

Apart from increased agribusiness interest and activity, employment growth is predicted in manufacturing, construction, retail, accommodation, cafés and restaurants, banking, finance and insurance, health care and social assistance, and education and training.

In the meantime, investment continues to flow into the Macleay and during 2015 we will see the results of a $2.5 million investment at Kempsey Airport, an $80 million upgrade of Kempsey Hospital and a $3 million revitalisation of our main street and CBD. A major Highway Service Centre has commenced construction at South Kempsey and will bring an estimated 150 jobs

As our legacy of successful businesses attests, investing in the Macleay Valley is the smart choice.

Having grown our tourism sector by over 10 per cent during the past two years, our focus has now broadened to include agribusiness opportunities. Our research tells us there are rich production and value-add opportunities in the Macleay for those prepared to invest.

Already, the Macleay Valley Food Bowl brand is becoming known in the Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane markets, where our produce is highly sought by leading chefs and gourmet retailers. Rising export demand from China for Australian milk products is also resulting in an investment resurgence in our dairy sector.

Like tourism, agribusiness will be where our region’s continuing economic growth will be, driven by a Council organisation committed to identifying

The Slim Dusty Centre located at the South Kempsey Pacific Highway Interchange has attracted over $10 million in funding support to date and is now open for events, functions and seminars. The next phase of the Centre’s staged opening will see it host travelling exhibitions, including Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum. Watch this space.

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when it opens in 2015. A new large lot industrial estate strategically located on the South Kempsey corridor will also open its doors to industry in 2015.

Diversity helps make our economy prosperous, with 2,191 local businesses across 19 industry sectors generating $1.4 billion in gross regional product during 2012-13.

Relationships are important to us. We value trust, transparency and innovation, and take pride in our professionalism and ability to deliver. We are proud of our collaborative efforts with many local and global companies and welcome both national and international investors to our valley.

I am confident in the future of the Macleay Valley and invite you to investigate the opportunities we have to offer. Our Economic Development team welcomes all requests for further information, contacts and support.

Cr Liz CampbellMayor, Kempsey Shire Council

The $3 million Kempsey CBD revitalisation project is due to commence in early 2015.

Green Leaf Farm at Clybucca is one of the country’s largest intensive horticulture ventures, supplying high quality summer crops in winter.

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Vision & Regional Overview

Our economic vision for the Macleay Valley is to continue to build excellent relationships with government, businesses, investors and industry networks to create a strong local and regional economy that exists in harmony with our natural environment.

As a local government organisation, we achieve this vision by providing leadership, high quality services and facilities, and a commitment to creating a better world for future generations.

The Macleay covers an area of 3,338sq km and has a population of 29,361, with about 12,000 people living in the major service town of Kempsey. The coastal village of South West Rocks is the second most populated area, while numerous other picturesque coastal and hinterland villages, including Crescent Head, Hat Head, Gladstone and Bellbrook, make up the remaining numbers.

We are proud to be part of the progressive and dynamic Mid North Coast region, which is home to around 260,000 people and, with 4.4 million visitors each year, was named in 2014 as Australia’s third most popular tourism destination (behind Sydney and Melbourne) in attracting domestic overnight visitors.

Extending from Taree in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north, the Mid North Coast spans both the Great Dividing Range and the east coast. It also includes the World Heritage Area of Lord Howe Island, located about 600km east of Port Macquarie.

The region’s landscape is typified by winding rivers that feed lush hinterland and over one hundred kilometres of pristine beaches. We benefit from a high rainfall and are widely considered to have the most ideal climate in Australia.

The region’s largest centres are Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. Both have significant airports and are approximately one hour’s flight to Sydney or Brisbane.

South West Rocks beach-side village boasts some unique specialty retailers.

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The dual lane upgrade of the Pacific Highway also puts the region within a four-hour drive of the major centres of Sydney and Newcastle, with the Gold Coast and Brisbane five and six hours’ drive north respectively.

A significant indigenous population lives in the region, including the Aboriginal nations of Gumbaynggirr, Dunghutti and Biripi. Indigenous art and culture is warmly embraced and each year, on Australia Day, the Saltwater Freshwater Festival showcases modern Aboriginal culture.

Economically, the region has an annual Gross Regional Product of over $11 billion. There are 20,000 registered businesses and a workforce of 79,000 people, including some 25,000 managers and professionals. It is the fourth ranked region in Australia for business confidence. Health Care and Social Assistance is the leading employer, with industry output growth of more than 15 per cent annually. This has been bolstered by recent government investment in public hospitals and medical training facilities.

The manufacturing industry contributes the highest output for the region and is particularly strong in food and metal manufacturing. The iconic Aussie centurion, Akubra Hats, proudly calls Kempsey and the Mid North Coast home. Global company Nestlé has also been the exclusive producer of Milo in the Macleay for the past 80 years.

Education and Training is a growth area, with several world class universities, including a new Charles Sturt University campus in Port Macquarie that is expected to accommodate up to 5,000 students. The Mid North Coast also ranks second in Australia for the percentage of people holding technical qualifications.

The National Broadband Network is seen as a catalyst for future industry growth and the Mid North Coast may soon be Australia’s most connected region. Coffs Harbour was an early release site for the NBN and has already been named one of the world’s Smart21 cities for 2014. More than 3,000 premises in the Macleay are now NBN-ready.

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The Macleay Valley is strategically positioned approximately mid-way between Sydney and Brisbane and, closer to home, between the coastal regional centres of Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour.

The Macleay is accessible via the North Coast Rail Line and the Pacific Highway. The opening of the new dual carriageway in March 2013 has further improved highway travel times to major centres along the East Coast. The upgrade has also provided Kempsey with a unique strategic advantage, with the southern and northern interchanges having close proximity to the town centre and industrial areas.

Kempsey Airport, located a 10-minute drive west of town, offers a superior facility for charter flights, while regular passenger services are available from Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour.

Location & Links

The Macleay River is a major feature of the area, both as a historic transport corridor and for recreational boating, fishing, swimming and water sports.

The impressive new Pacific Highway dual carriageway officially opened in March 2013, providing a new era of economic activity for the Macleay.

The Hinterland is a popular tourism destination for those keen to ‘get away from it all’.

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The Macleay Valley combines a high quality country and coastal lifestyle with many advantages, including:

• A strategic location along the Sydney- Brisbane corridor• Excellent transport infrastructure and services• Multi-skilled and stable workforce• Export-focussed business environment• Superior lifestyle• Welcoming sub-tropical climate• Spectacular hinterland, bush, coastline and river

Kempsey provides excellent schools, including four high schools, 16 primary schools, numerous childcare centres and preschools. As well as the Kempsey Campus of the North Coast Institute of TAFE, Southern Cross University operates a campus at Coffs Harbour, while Charles Sturt and Newcastle universities offer courses a short 35-minute drive away at Port Macquarie.

Community & Lifestyle

Kempsey’s main facilities include:

• Several modern medical centres as well as a numerous privately-owned medical practices• Shopping centres and stores including Big W, Country Target, Woolworths, Coles, IGA, Aldi and many specialty and gift retailers• Sports grounds and recreational facilities• 11 licensed clubs• 4 public swimming pools• 10 registered clubs• 4 golf courses• Horse and greyhound racing tracks• Indoor cricket and ten pin bowling• 14 tennis court complexes and 3 squash complexes• Service clubs including Rotary, Lions, Apex, Quota, Probus and View Clubs.

Numerous specialty retailers make shopping in the Macleay an enjoyable, personalised and friendly experience.

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The average maximum temperature for Kempsey ranges from 19.7°C in July to 29.2°C in January, while the average minimum temperature ranges from 5.7°C in July to 17.9°C in February. Average annual rainfall in Kempsey is 1,217.8mm, with February typically being the wettest month (158.1mm).

The population of the Macleay Valley was 29,361 in 2013, an annual increase of 163, or 0.6 per cent, from the level recorded in 2012 and higher than the growth rate of the Mid North Coast region (0.5 per cent).

Over the past five years, the Macleay’s population has increased at an average annual rate of 0.6 per cent, which was slightly lower than the levels for the Mid North Coast (0.8 per cent) and New South Wales (1.3 per cent).

Projections to the year 2031 show that the Macleay’s population is expected to increase by 2,341 persons, or an average annual rate of 0.4 per cent to approximately 31,702 persons.

Population Growth

Climate

Blueberry Greens farm at Barranganyatti grows a particularly sweet variety of blueberry that is extremely popular with quality retailers.

Council is committed to providing the community with quality infrastructure.

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The Macleay Valley is home to numerous large and successful businesses, many of them operating in competitive global markets.

The ten largest private sector employers are:

1 Macleay Valley House aged care facility2 Nestlé Australia3 Woolworths Supermarket4 Eversons Food Processors5 McDonalds Restaurant6 IGA 7 Bupa nursing home8 Akubra Hats9 Vincent Court aged care hostel10 South West Rocks Nursing Centre

Other major commercial employers include Australian Solar Timbers, Bi Lo, O’Donnell & Hanlon, Cedar Place aged care, Big W, Macleay Valley Transport, Coles, Lahey Constructions, Bunnings Hardware and DGI.

Industry, Business & Investment

The Macleay’s largest public sector employers are Kempsey Shire Council, Kempsey Hospital, TAFE and Mid North Coast Correctional Centre.

Numerous government departments also have offices in the Macleay Valley, including Local Land Services, National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Department of Human Services. Local Land Services brings together agricultural production advice, biosecurity, natural resource management and emergency management into a single organisation.

The Macleay Valley offers investors numerous advantages, including:

• Steady economic growth (no boom and bust cycles)• Reliable and available workforce• Affordable real estate• Strong business networks• Quality lifestyle• Strategic location and quality transport links

Significant job growth is anticipated in the aged care sector, including at Kempsey’s newest aged care facility, Macleay Valley House.

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As at July 30, 2014 the North Coast of NSW was rated the third most popular destination in Australia behind Sydney (at number one) and Melbourne (number two) in attracting domestic overnight visitors. Continued growth in the Macleay’s tourism sector is evidence of the North Coast’s popularity with both regional and international visitors.

With an annual turnover of $189 million and 554,000 visitors each year, the Macleay Valley’s Visitor Economy is a significant industry sector and one of the largest employers. During the two-year period to September 2013, the Macleay’s tourism sector grew by 11.7 per cent, from $173 million to $189 million, boosting the annual average number of visitors from 489,000 to 554,000.

Located on the popular Legendary Pacific Coast touring route, the Macleay Valley boasts golden beaches, lush rainforests, winding rivers, scenic hinterland and 100,000 hectares of State Forest and National Parks.

Kempsey is the major service centre and offers great shopping with a unique mix of homewares, fashion, cafés and restaurants.

The hinterland takes in the heritage towns of Bellbrook and Willawarrin and offers scenic lookouts, country markets, canoeing and world class bass fishing. The coastal towns of Grassy Head, South West Rocks, Hat Head and Crescent Head provide some of the best uncrowded surfing beaches on the east coast of Australia.

Tourism & Attractions

Crescent Head is home of the famous Crescent Head Malibu Classic event, with surfers coming from every part of Australia and overseas to compete in an annual competition that celebrates surfing’s history.

South West Rocks offers first-class fishing, sailing, surfing, scuba diving and snorkelling, with scuba divers from all over the world coming to explore the 125-metre ocean cave at Fish Rock.

Nearby, Trial Bay Gaol and Smoky Cape Lighthouse offer stunning modern-day monuments of a rich coastal history.

Meanwhile, the historic river villages of Frederickton, Smithtown and Gladstone, located on the banks of the Macleay River, offer historic buildings, vibrant arts and craft communities, niche shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants.

The region’s ‘Discover Something New’ destination marketing campaign launched in 2013 enjoys strong support from the Macleay Valley Coast Tourism Association and around 170 industry partners. The campaign has been a vital part of Council’s post-bypass economic strategy to generate industry growth and jobs and features a dynamicnew source of tourism information and news at www.macleayvalleycoast.com.au

The Macleay also has two fully accredited Visitor Information Centres at South Kempsey and South West Rocks.

Trial Bay Gaol at South West Rocks is one of the Macleay’s most popular tourism icons.

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Kempsey Shire Council’s Economic Sustainability Unit has been established to enhance local business development and promote employment and investment opportunities.

Staff can assist in a range of ways, including:

• Providing economic information and data• Offering businesses and investors a first point of contact regarding economic development activities• Linking business operators with other government agencies and regional organisations to assist with business development and funding opportunities• Assisting with any regulatory requirements.

Council Working WithBusiness & Industry

Susannah SmithManager, Economic SustainabilityPhone: (02) 6566 3122Mobile: 0427 271 485Email: Susannah.Smith@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Kristy Forche-BairdEconomic Sustainability OfficerPhone: (02) 6566 3113Email: Kristy.Forche-Baird@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

The Unit is also responsible for managing Council’s major commercial assets, including Kempsey Airport, Kempsey Regional Saleyards and the Macleay Valley Coast Holiday Parks contract. Further advice and information on these assets can be obtained from:

Troy BakerEconomic Sustainability Officer (Operations)Phone: (02) 6566 3342Email: Troy.Baker@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Further Information

Council’s Customer First Centre is located at 122 Tozer Street, West Kempsey

Kempsey Shire Council meets monthly to discuss strategic issues critical to the Macleay’s future growth and prosperity.

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Economic Profile

Key Economic Indicators

Period Level Level – Change Annual % 12 mths ago changePopulation & Income Estimated resident population 2013 29,361 29,198 +163 0.6%Projected population 2031 31,702 n.a. +2,341 0.4%Per capita income ($) 2010/11 15,811 14,538 +1,273 8.8%Average wage & salary income ($) 2010/11 38,655 37,029 +1,626 4.4% Employment Employed persons (no.) Dec Qtr 2013 11,768 11,516 +252 2.2%Unemployment rate (%) (a) Dec Qtr 2013 7.0 6.2 +0.8 0.8%Labour force (persons) Dec Qtr 2013 12,656 12,281 +375 3.1%Participation rate (%) (a) 2012 52.5 51.0 +1.5 1.5% Business Investment Gross regional product ($ million) 2012/13 1,384.6 1,344.3 +40.3 2.0%GRP per capita ($) 2012/13 46,938 46,151 +787 1.7%Productivity ($value added/hr worked) 2012/13 55.27 55.22 +0.05 0.1%Number of businesses Jun 2013 2,191 2,266 -75 -3.3%Total industry turnover ($ million) 2012/13 677.7 691.9 -14.2 -2.0%Average business turnover ($’000) 2012/13 309.3 305.3 +4.0 1.3% Building & Construction No. of dwelling approvals Yr to Mar Qtr 2014 62 69 -7 -10.1%Value of dwelling approvals ($’000) Yr to Mar Qtr 2014 17,111 21,244 -4,133 -19.5%Value of non-dwelling approvals ($’000) Yr to Mar Qtr 2014 52,081 16,997 +35,084 206.4% Property Market Median sales price – all dwellings ($) Dec Qtr 2013 268,000 282,500 -14,500 -5.1%Median weekly rent – 2bd unit ($) Mar Qtr 2014 220 220 0 0.0%Median weekly rent – 3bd house ($) Mar Qtr 2014 280 270 +10 3.7%Rental yield – all dwellings (%) Dec Qtr 2013 5.4 5.0 +0.4 0.4%

Note: (a) Changes are percentage point changes.

Many local restaurants, including Trial Bay Kiosk, are developing menus that take full advantage of fresh, local produce.

Note: (a) Changes are percentage point changes.

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The Gross Regional Product (GRP) for the Macleay was estimated at $1.4 billion in 2012/13, which comprised 9.5 per cent and 0.3 per cent respectively of the gross regional/state products of the Mid North Coast ($14.6 billion) and NSW ($476.4 billion). The Macleay experienced real growth in GRP of 2.0 per cent in 2012/13.

With regard to industry, the largest contribution was made by the Health Care & Social Assistance industry, with approximately $134.8 million, or 9.7 per cent of the total GRP, followed by Construction (8.9 per cent), Public Administration & Safety (7.7 per cent) and Manufacturing (7.6 per cent).

The Mining industry experienced the highest annual increase in industry value added in 2012/13 (16.9 per cent), followed by Health Care & Social Assistance (up 7.6 per cent), Administration and Support Services (up 7.2 per cent), Retail Trade (up 5.5 per cent) and Construction (up 5.2 per cent).

Gross Regional Product

Source: Lawrence Consulting, DEEWR, ABS Census 2011, ABS 5220.0

0 50 100 150

Health care & social assistance Ownership of dwellings

Construction Public administration & safety

Manufacturing Retail trade

Education & training Transport, postal & warehousing Accommodation & food services

Agriculture, forestry & fishing Financial & insurance services

Administrative & support services Professional, scientific & technical services

Wholesale trade Electricity, gas, water & waste services

Rental, hiring & real estate services Other services

Information media & telecommunications Mining

Arts & recreation services

Industry Contribution to GRP Kempsey, 2012/13 ($ million)

Goods Sector

Services Sector

Other

Australian Solar Timbers produces high quality timber flooring featuring a unique look produced using the largest kiln in the Southern Hemisphere.

Industry Contribution to GRPKempsey, 2012/13 ($ million)

Source: Lawrence Consulting, DEEWR, ABS Census 2011, ABS 5220.0

The Gross Regional Product (GRP) for the Macleay was estimated at $1.4 billion in 2012/13.

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According to the most recent ABS Australian Business Register, there were an estimated 2,192 local businesses (registered for GST and actively trading) in the Macleay in June 2013, which represented a small annual decrease of 3.3 per cent.

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing is the largest industry in terms of business numbers in the Macleay, accounting for 29.2 per cent of the total number of local businesses, followed by the Construction (15.6 per cent), Retail Trade and Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services (both 7.5 per cent) sectors.

The estimated total turnover of all local industry in the Macleay was $677.7 million in 2012/13, while the average turnover was approximately $309,300. The largest proportion of businesses recorded annual turnover in the $0-$99,999 range (54.9 per cent), followed by $200,000-$499,999 (15.2 per cent) and $100,000-$199,999 (15.1 per cent).

Business Numbers

Source: ABS 8165.0

0 200 400 600 800

Other services Arts & recreation services

Health care & social assistance Education & training

Public administration & safety Administrative & support services

Professional, scientific & technical services Rental, hiring & real estate services

Financial & insurance services Information media & telecommunications

Transport, postal & warehousing Accommodation & food services

Retail trade Wholesale trade

Construction Electricity, gas, water & waste services

Manufacturing Mining

Agriculture, forestry & fishing

Businesses by Industry Kempsey Shire, June 2013

Labour Market(At Dec 2013)

Employed persons (number) 11,768Unemployed persons (number) 888Unemployment rate 7.0 per centLabour force (number) 12,656

Business by IndustryKempsey Shire, June 2013

Source: ABS 8165.0

The iconic Akubra hat has been manufactured in the Macleay Valley for the past four decades.

The estimated total turnover of all local industry in the Macleay was $677.7 million in 2012/13, while the average turnover was approximately $309,300.

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The participation rate ie. the proportion of the resident population aged 15 and over in the labour force) in the Macleay was 54.5 per cent in 2012, which represented an increase of 1.5 per cent from the rate in 2011 (51.0 per cent). This compares to a NSW rate of 63.8 per cent).

Participation Rate

Source: DEEWR

0%

2%

4%

6%

8%

10%

Dec-10 Jun-11 Dec-11 Jun-12 Dec-12 Jun-13 Dec-13

Unemployment Rate

Kempsey Shire Mid-North Coast New South Wales

Unemployment Rate

Source: DEEWR

The www.futurejobskempsey.com.au website provides a one-stop-shop to employment and training in the Macleay.

The Nestlé company has been producing its popular Milo product at its Smithtown factory for the past 80 years.

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The Macleay’s total workforce as at the 2011 Census was approximately 8,807 persons. Given the resident employed population in 2011 was 9,367 persons, the Macleay had a total net export of 560 employed persons and indicates the region has an estimated employment self-sufficiency ratio of 94.0 per cent. The number of residents actually employed was 7,563 persons, or 58.9 per cent of the total working population.

In 2011, the largest industry employer in the Macleay was the Health Care & Social Assistance sector with 15.7 per cent of the total workforce. The Retail Trade (14.8 per cent), Education & Training (10.0 per cent), Manufacturing (9.9 per cent) and Accommodation & Food Service (9.2 per cent) sectors were also significant employers.

Workforce

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Employment by Industry, Working Population

Industry Kempsey Shire

Agriculture, forestry & fishing Mining Manufacturing Electricity, gas, water & waste servicesConstruction Wholesale trade Retail trade Accommodation & food services Transport, postal & warehousing Information media & telecommunicationsFinancial & insurance services Rental, hiring & real estate servicesProfessional, scientific & technical servicesAdministrative & support services Public administration & safety Education & training Health care & social assistance Arts & recreation services Other services Not stated Total

Total % of 2011

total

435 4.9 21 0.2

667 7.6 82 0.9

680 7.7 229 2.6

1,300 14.8 814 9.2 360 4.1 50 0.6

129 1.5 104 1.2

283 3.2

236 2.7 718 8.2 878 10.0

1,386 15.7 90 1.0

280 3.2 65 0.7

8,807 100.0

New South Wales

Total2011

68,88329,798

258,91333,853

221,682137,212318,845206,260151,95571,630

156,93650,887

242,499

100,353183,410245,243356,52145,556

115,58937,501

3,033,526

% oftotal

2.31.08.51.1

7.34.5

10.56.85.02.4

5.21.7

8.0

3.36.08.1

11.81.53.81.2

100.0

Source: ABS 2011 Census

Kempsey Hospital is currently undergoing a significant $80 million upgrade, which is due for completion in 2016.

Source: ABS 2011 Census

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The median sale price for a dwelling in the Malceay was $268,000 in the December Quarter 2013, representing an annual decrease of 5.1 per cent over the level recorded in the previous 12 months. This compares to an average of $630,000 for the Greater Sydney region and $511,000 for NSW. The median dwelling price index for the Macleay in the December Quarter 2013 was 42.5 when compared to Great Sydney (index of 100), lower than the index for NSW (81.1).

The Macleay recorded total industry productivity (or industry value added per hour worked) of $55.27 in 2012/13, which represented a small annual increase of 0.1 per cent. The Financial & Insurance Services sector recorded the highest industry productivity level ($197.51) in 12/13, followed by Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Service ($181.06) and Mining ($167.13).

Productivity

Median Sales Prices

Median weekly rent for three-bedroom separate house in the Macleay increased by 3.7 per cent over the year to the March Quarter 2014. The rental yield was 5.4 per cent in the December Quarter 2013, which was significantly higher than the average for both Greater Sydney and NSW (4.0 per cent).

Median Weekly Rents

Indigenous bush foods grow extremely well in the Macleay, including at Pipers Creek Grove, Dondingalong.

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The Index of Economic Diversity measures economic or industrial diversity within a region by determining the degree to which the region’s industry mix differs from that of the national economy. When the index value is close to one, the industrial profile of a region mirrors that of the national economy and is considered more diverse.

The Macleay’s index value when compared to the national economy is 0.735, compared to 0.98 for NSW and 0.813 for the Mid North Coast region. When the index is calculated using the NSW economy as the comparative benchmark, the Macleay has an index value of 0.759.

In relation to location quotients, the Macleay has a greater industry concentration (ie. location quotient greater than 1) than the national economy – and therefore has net exports from the region – in the Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing (1.98); Accommodation & Food Services (1.42); Retail Trade (1.39); Health Care & Social Assistance (1.34); Education & Training (1.22) and Public Administration & Safety (1.17) sectors.

Economic Diversity

Source: Lawrence Consulting

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0

Other services Arts & recreation services

Health care & social assistance Education & training

Public administration & safety Administrative & support services

Professional, scientific & technical services Rental, hiring & real estate services

Financial & insurance services Information media & telecommunications

Transport, postal & warehousing Accommodation & food services

Retail trade Wholesale trade

Construction Electricity, gas, water & waste services

Manufacturing Mining

Agriculture, forestry & fishing

Location Quotients

Kempsey Shire

New South Wales

Location Quotients

Source: Lawrence Consulting

Everson Food Processors won the 2014 regional ‘Excellence in Export’ business award for successful export into China markets.

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Federal Parliament Seats

CowperSitting Member: Luke Hartsuyker (Nationals)Website: www.lukehartsuyker.com.auPhone: (02) 6052 6233Email: luke.hartsuyker.mp@aph.gov.au

LyneSitting Member: Dr David Gillespie (Nationals)Website: www.davidgillespie.com.auPhone: (02) 6583 2077Email: david.gillespie.mp@aph.gov.au

State Parliament Seats

OxleySitting Member: The Hon. Andrew Stoner (Nationals)Website: www.andrewstoner.com.auNSW Parliament Website: www.parliament.nsw.gov.auPhone: (02) 6562 6190Email: oxley@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Smoky Cape Lighthouse is the most elevated lighthouse on the East Coast and attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year.

Useful Contacts

NSW Department of Industry & Investment

Ron McDermott: Business Development ManagerWebsite: www.business.nsw.gov.auPhone: (02) 6583 5647Email: ron.mcdermott@business.nsw.gov.au

Regional Development Australia Mid North Coast

Lorraine Gordon: Chief Executive OfficerWebsite: www.rdamidnorthcoast.org.auPhone: (02) 6583 8641Email: lorraineg@rdamidnorthcoast.org.au

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We look forward to working with you

Kempsey Shire Council is a proud and progressive organisation that is committed to offering professional care and service throughout the development process. Whether you are renovating, building your new home, making changes to your business, or planning a larger development, Council appreciates that the planning requirements can sometimes be complex and technical.For this reason, Council’s planning and building staff will endeavour to do their best to work closely with you to ensure processes are followed efficiently.

Council welcomes and supports development that contributes to the overall quality of life in the Macleay Valley. As an organisation, Council values the enormous economic contribution that local businesses and investors make towards creating local jobs, prosperity and productivity. Council is eager to work with new businesses wishing to establish here, as well as existing businesses who are keen to expand their operations.

Developing in Kempsey

Council’s Customer First Centre staff are available to provide you with prompt, friendly and professional service.

Smith Street, Kempsey, is due to undergo a significant revitalisation project in 2015 as part of Council’s post-bypass economic strategy.

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Developing in Kempsey

The planning process in NSW is governed by a hierarchy of laws, rules and regulations. This is primarily through the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 supported by numerous State Environmental Planning Policies and Council’s local planning controls.

Council’s local planning controls include the Kempsey Local Environmental Plan 2013 and the Kempsey Development Control Plan 2013, as well as a number of other plans and policies relating to specific types or areas of development. These are available on Council’s website (www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au)

Before doing any development within the Kempsey Shire, you will need to determine what, if any, approvals you require. There are different pathways depending on the size and nature of the development. Some minor

development is exempt from requiring development consent, other relatively minor development can be complying development, although most development requires an application for development consent. There are also other associated approvals that may be required under the Local Government Act 1993 or the Roads Act 1993.

Council planning and building staff are available to provide advice throughout all stages of the development process. Talking to Council during the initial planning phase of your development will help to identify and resolve potential issues early. It may also avoid unnecessary delays that may occur when applications are not accompanied by the required information.

To speak with or arrange to meet with Council’s planning or building staff, please call (02) 6566 3200.

Council’s professional planning staff are available to assist you with any pre-DA lodgement enquiries you might have.

ROADS • EXCAVATION • DAMS • CLEARING • QUARRY MATERIALS0407 417 563

Business Directory

BUILDING, CONCRETING & EXCAVATION

Brad Kane Superior Building,Concreting & Excavation Hire .............. pg 24M: 0408 674 148E: brad.kane@bigpond.com

King Koncrete & Excavations .............. pg 27M: 0403 334 900H/F: 02 6566 1315E: damowhitehead@hotmail.com

BUILDING CONTRACTORS

Latham Building Contractors ............... pg 28P.O. Box 40, South West Rocks NSW 2431M: 0414 490 831A/H: 02 6566 5954E: lathamcontractors@bigpond.com

CABINET MAKER & JOINER

Chris Roesgen Cabinet Maker& Joiner ................................................. pg 26Unit 8, Angus McNeil Cres, South Kempsey NSW 2440P: 02 6562 4014F: 02 6562 4024M: 0448 628 035E: cskit3@bigpond.com

EARTHMOVING & LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

GME Civil Construction ........................ pg 22M: 0407 417 563

Haywoods Landscape Supplies .......... pg 2622 South St, Kempsey NSW 2440P: 02 6562 8290M: 0499 427 336

Thurgood Haulage ................................ pg 25434 Macleay Valley Way, South Kempsey NSW 2440P: 02 6563 1168M: 0428 652 626

ELECTRICAL

Jamie Oram Electrical ......................... pg 2897 Macleay St, Frederickton NSW 2440P: 02 6566 8092M: 0417 899 990

F: 02 6566 8999E: jamieoramelectrical@bigpond.com

FLOORING

Carpet Direct Kempsey ....................... pg 2613 - 15 South St, South Kempsey 2440P: 02 6562 4001M: 0418 413 523

Kempsey Carpet Court .......................... pg 2438 Forth St, Kempsey NSW 2440P: 02 6562 5173

GLASS & ALUMINIUM

Farrawell Glass & Aluminium ............ pg 271 - 3 South St, Kempsey NSW 2440P: 02 6562 7244F: 02 6562 7623E: sales@farrawell.com.au

Macleay Glass & Aluminium ................ pg 24P: 02 6566 5000W: www.southwestrocksglassalum.com.au

Patterson Glass Works ......................... pg 28Hopetoun Street, Kempsey NSW 2440P: 02 6562 2322F: 02 6562 3332M: 0429 342 271E: pattglass@bigpond.comW: www.pattersonglassworks.com.au

REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING

Kempsey Macleay Refrigeration& Air-Conditioning .............................. pg 23150 Belgrave St, Kempsey NSW 2440P: 02 6562 7066F: 02 6562 7077E: tbay3@bigpond.com

SOLAR

Self Sufficiency Supplies ...................... pg 25P: 02 6562 7704W: www.selfsufficiencysupplies.com.au

STORAGE

Kempsey Self Storage .......................... pg 27448 Macleay Valley Way, South Kempsey NSW 4220

P: 02 6563 1944F: 02 6563 1854E: kempseyselfstorage@bigpond.com.auW: www.kempseyselfstorage.com.au

TRAVEL & CRUISE

Kempsey Travel & Cruise ..................... pg 2448 Belgrave St, Kempsey NSW 2440P: 02 6562 6111

VETERINARY SERVICES

Macleay Valley Veterinary Services ..... pg 25142 Belgrave St, Kempsey NSW 2440P: 02 6562 7391E: info@mvvs.net.auW: www.mvvs.net.au

South West Rocks Branch ClinicLandsborough St, South West Rocks NSW 2431P: 02 6566 7513

Mid North Coast Equine Reproduction Centre104 South West Rocks Rd,Hampden Hall NSW 2440P: 02 6562 7391

WASTE DISPOSAL

Eco Metal Recyclers ............................ pg 28P: 02 6562 5951M: 0412 596 583

Ezy Waste Skips ................................... pg 23P: 1300 305 776

Kempsey Skip Bins ............................. pg 28P: 02 6562 5951M: 0412 596 583

WATER CARTAGE

Macleay Valley Water Cartage .......... pg 23M: 0408 164 985

WINDOW COVERINGS

Macleay Blinds ..................................... pg 2310 Cockatoo Place, Arakoon NSW 2431P: 02 6566 5653W: www.macleayblinds.com.au

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150 Belgrave Street, Kempsey, NSW 2440Email: tbay3@bigpond.com

Fax: 6562 7077

INVERTER - SPLIT & DUCTED

AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS

SALES SERVICE

INSTALLATION

6562 70666562 7066Arctick Certified Lic AU13442 Lic No EA61758

KEMPSEY MACLEAY

Macleay Blinds

Verticals, Venetians, Romans, Shutters, DuettesRoller Blinds, Panel Glides, Awnings + more

Buy direct from the manufacturer & save onCurtains & Tracks, Security Doors & Screens

Invisi-Gard TM Stainless SteelSecurity Licence No. 408853736

Quality at an affordable price.

Phone: 6566 565310 Cockatoo Place, Arakoon

Luxaflex ® is a registered trade mark of Hunter Douglas Limited A.B.N. 98 009 675 709

PN

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Your local Macleay Valley Luxaflex Dealer!

Macleay Blinds

Verticals, Venetians, Romans, Shutters, DuettesRoller Blinds, Panel Glides, Awnings + more

Buy direct from the manufacturer & save onCurtains & Tracks, Security Doors & Screens

Invisi-Gard TM Stainless SteelSecurity Licence No. 408853736

Quality at an affordable price.

Phone: 6566 565310 Cockatoo Place, Arakoon

Luxaflex ® is a registered trade mark of Hunter Douglas Limited A.B.N. 98 009 675 709

PN

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Your local Macleay Valley Luxaflex Dealer!

Phone: 6566 565310 Cockatoo Place, Arakoonwww.macleayblinds.com.au

Skip Bin Hire 1300 305 776

Big Job, Small Job, Throw it in the Skip!

Servicing Kempsey I Nambucca I Port Macquarie

Locally Owned & OperatedKempsey | Port Macquarie Industrial Area

Domestic | Commercial | Industrial

Commercial Residential Industrial Household Garden Waste

Bin Sizes:

2m3 3m3 4m3 6m3

Next Day Deliveries Available NO Rental Fees (Conditions Apply)

Credit Card Payments Available

Domestic Water CartageDomestic Water Cartage

Residential Commercial

Drinking Water Swimming Pools Water Cart Hire

Phone 0408 164 985Phone 0408 164 985

Council Approved to Supply Potable Water for Human Consumption

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Call today for a Quote!

Load Sizes

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■ Macleay Glass & Aluminium has been trading in the Macleay area for over 30 years■ Competitive prices & friendly staff are just a couple of reasons why Macleay Glass & Aluminium have grown to be one of the leading manufacturers on the Macleay■ Macleay Glass & Aluminium operate their own powdercoating operation, offering over 25 stock colours (at no extra charge)■ Vast range of products for domestic & commercial use■ Macleay Glass & Aluminium manufacture one of the leading window and door designs on the market with high performance, strength and optional safety, glare and insulated glass■ All your glass needs, acrylic, glass bricks and aluminium profiles.

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MACLEAY GLASS & ALUMINIUM

6566 5000Serving the Macleay area

Balustrades

Repairs

Doors

Flyscreens

Windows

Mirrors

KEMPSEY

timber • vinyl planks & tiles carpet • laminate • blinds

curtains & awnings • bamboo tiles • rugs • DIY flooring supplies

38 Forth Street, Kempsey Ph: 6562 5173 OPEN 6 DAYS

Flooring Specialists

BUILDING,CONCRETING &

EXCAVATION HIRE

BUILDING,CONCRETING &

EXCAVATION HIRE

No Job Too Big

or Too Small!

Lic. No. 164214C

CALL 0408 674 148

Brad KaneSuperiorSuperior

Email: brad.kane@bigpond.com

Kempsey Travel & Cruise

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SCOTLAND • BELGIUMINDIA • A

FRANCE • GOA • TURKEY • • SCOTLAND • COPENHAGEN • VENEZUEL

Or vist our friendly staff in store at:

48 Belgrave Street Kempsey NSW 2440

Mon-Fri: 8.30am - 5.00pmSat: 8.30am - 12.00noonAfter hours appointments available

Ms Susan Gorman trading as Kempsey Travel & Cruise is independently ownedand operated under license from helloworld and American Express.

02 6562 6111

Package & Tailor Made HolidaysCruise ExpertsMulti Award Winning AgencyLongest Standing Travel Agent in KempseyProfessional & Well Trained Staff

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Installing Solar Since 1976Design - Supply - Service - Install

* Stand-alone solar power systems

* Grid-connect with battery back-up systems

* Grid-connect solar power systems

* Solar hot water * Solar Water pumping * Solar electric fencing

* Solar ventilation * Generators

* Battery Chargers * Batteries

* Regulators * Panels

* Inverters

Your one-stop solar shopfor All your Solar needs

Local supplier - local backup - Nationally accredited Designer

and Installer

PTY LTD

6562 7704www.selfsufficiencysupplies.com.au

Earthmoving & Landscape Supplies

• Sand• Top Soil• Gravel• Dozer Hire• Tip Truck

• Tea Tree Mulch• Broken Bricks• Mixed Soils• Bushman Tanks

• Excavator• Gravels• Gravel Crushing• Pineback Chip• Woodchip

Mobile: 0428 652 626

434 Macleay Valley Way, South Kempsey

Kempsey & South West Rocks

(02) 6562 7391 ALLHOURSinfo@mvvs.net.au • www.mvvs.net.au

South West RocksBranch Clinic

Landsborough St,South West Rocks

By appointment (02) 6566 7513

Mid North Coast EquineReproduction Centre

104 South West Rocks Rd,Hampden Hall

(02) 6562 7391

Macleay ValleyVet Services Kempsey

142 Belgrave St, Kempsey

Mon - Fri 8.30am - 6pmSat 9am - 12 noon

24 Hour Emergency Service(02) 6562 7391

LARGE &SMALL

ANIMALS

Our Veterinarians

Andrew Bennett BVScMitchell Edwards BVSc

Shae Sullivan BVScElizabeth Barter BVScWilliam Hawker BVScJessica Dalton BVSc

George Johnstone BVSc

HAYWOODSLandscape Supplies

Your dream yard starts here!

Transform your outdoorarea with quality

landscape suppliesfrom your local

landscape outlet.

22 South Street,KEMPSEY

(opposite Ten Pin Bowl)

Opening Hours:Mon - Sat 8am - 4pm

CALL US ON0499 427 336 or

6562 8290

• Sand & Soil• Garden Mix• Bark• Sleepers• Dry Mix Concrete• Top Soil• Gravel• Mulch• Decorative Gravel• Road Base

Delivery Available

• Finest quality workmanship with attention to detail.

• Offering fully personalised one-on-one service from quotation to installation. • Versatile, fully functional, custom built kitchens at affordable prices to suit ALL budgets using quality ‘Blum’ hardware.

• FREE measure and quotes with 3D images.

• Very attractive appliance packages.

Chris Roesgencabinet maker & joiner

CALL 6562 4014

personal pride and total commitment in every job guaranteed

35 years experience in the tradeincluding 20 years in the Macleayarea building and installing kitchens

F 6562 4024 M 0448 628 035E cskit3@bigpond.com

Unit 8, Angus McNeil Cres.South Kempsey NSW 2440

kempsey

• Measure & quote

• Pick-up & disposal of old carpet

• And we can move your furniture

free

CARPETTIMBERLAMINATEBAMBOOVINYL

*Conditions Apply

13-15 South St,South Kempsey

6562 40010418 413 523

Our storeis locally ownedand operated byJim & Shane!

OPENING

HOURS

Mon & Wed 9-5pm

Sat 10-12.30pm

or by appoint.

HOUSE SLABS - SHED SLABSSUSPENDED SLABS

DRIVEWAYS & PATHWAYSMINI EXCAVATOR - BOBCAT - TIPPER

DAMIAN WHITEHEAD

CALL 0403 334 900H/F: 6566 1315

E: DAMOWHITEHEAD@HOTMAIL .COM

KING KONCRETE& E X C AVAT I O N S

ABN: 44 247 966 818 L IC : 196717C

DOMESTIC - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL

F (02) 6563 1854 E kempseyselfstorage@bigpond.com.au

CALL (02) 6563 1944www.kempseyselfstorage.com.au

OPEN

Mon - Fri:9am - 5pm

Sat:9am - 12pm

Video SurveillanceElectric Perimeter FenceIndividually Alarmed UnitsElectronic Gate Access11 Di�erent Size Units24hr Electronic Security7 day AccessOutside Van & Boat StorageStorage Insurance AvailablePackaging Available :- Boxes, Bubblewrap & Tape

448 Macleay Valley Way

Proud manufacturer of the Bradnams range of sliding windows & doors, double hung windows,

awning windows, bifolding doors, stacking doors and StainlessView security products

P: 02 6562 72441 - 3 South Street, Kempsey NSW 2440

M/L 107041523

Louvre windows • Commercial grade shopfronts Reglazing service • Glass cut to size

Security screens & doors PWD Suite No.2 windows

Email: sales@farrawell.com.au • Fax: 02 6562 7623

Limited access truck available

TA1428512

Limited access truck available

TA1433081

Call Lance or Bec

We pay cash for scrap & buy cars dead or alive

TA1433081 or 6562 5951

TA1428512

Limited access truck available

TA1433081

Call Lance or Bec

We pay cash for scrap & buy cars dead or alive

TA1433081 or 6562 5951

Call Lance or Bec0412 596 583 or (02) 6562 5951

0412 596 583 or (02) 6562 5951

Call Lance or Bec

Quality Building Services

lathamcontractors@bigpond.com

P.O. Box 40South West Rocks NSW 2431

New Homes • RenovationsCommercial

BUILDING CONTRACTORS

Michael Latham

Call 0414 490 831A/H 02 6566 5954

Lic. No. 79529C

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDSMAINTENANCE • INSTALLATION

0417 899 990

97 Macleay StFrederickton NSW 2440

jamieoramelectrical@bigpond.com

P: 6566 8092F: 6566 8999

ELECTRICAL PTY LTD Lic No 180 734C

SCISSOR LIFT &CHERRY PICKERAVAILABLE

PATTERSONGLASS W

ORKS

www.pattersonglassworks.com.auVisit our ShowroomHopetoun Street, Kempsey

M: 0429 342 271 F: (02) 6562 3332 E: pattglass@bigpond.com

6562 232224 HOUREMERGENCYSERVICE

• Security Doors & Grilles• Measure, Supply & Fit• Glass Replacement• Commercial Shopfront• Glass & Mirror Cut to Size• Robe Doors• Shower Screens

• New Doors & Windows• Stainless Steel Security Products • Perspex &?Lexan• Window Tinting• Insurance Work

Macleay ValleyWelcome Pack

2015 - 2016

Visit us in person: Customer First Centre 22 Tozer Street West Kempsey NSW 2440

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Send mail to: PO Box 3078 West Kempsey NSW 2440

Phone: (02) 6566 3200Email: ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.auFind us on Facebook: Search - Kempsey Shire CouncilVist us online: www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Contact Council

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