Investment Industries

Our region boasts growing populations, diversified economies, and ongoing infrastructure investment from government and private sectors. These factors may make our region an attractive place to live, work and invest.

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Investment Pipeline


As Australia's second largest inland city, behind Canberra our nation’s capital, Toowoomba is a place full of opportunity. With a growing population and a diversified economy, with strong sectors in agriculture, education, health, and manufacturing there are diverse investment opportunities abound.


The city has seen significant infrastructure investment in recent years, including the development of a Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, The Toowoomba Second Range Crossing (Bypass) and a range of new residential and commercial developments.

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Key Industries

Read more about our key industries below

  • Health

    Did you know?


    Toowoomba hosts three large regional hospitals and another in the pipeline, extensive allied health and aged care making the healthcare sector the largest employer in the region.


    CLICK HERE to read more about the health sector  in Toowoomba.

  • Education & Training

    Toowoomba has more than 60 schools and tertiary education through the University of Southern Queensland and TAFE Queensland as well as many industry specific training organisations. 


    CLICK HERE to read more about Eduation and Training in Toowoomba.

  • Construction

    Proposed major projects including  inland rail, the Toowoomba Hospital redevelopment, Charlton Sports Precinct and the MacIntyre Wind Farm are expected to generate signficant job opportunites.  


    Did you know? 


    As of March 2023, there were approximately 4,480 operating construction industry businesses in the Darling Downs/Toowoomba region, employing a total of 9,080 workers. 


    CLICK HERE to see the major projects underway in Toowoomba.

  • Manufacturing

    Food products manufactured in the Toowoomba Region include meat, bakery and dairy products, milled grain as well as smaller products such as confectionary, soft drink and biscuits. Advanced manufacturing includes specialisations in mining, agriculture and transport.


    DId you know?


    Manufacturing contributes $847 million to the Toowoomba Region economy and is the region’s second largest international exporter which is driven by the region’s specialisation in food product manufacturing.


    Visit tsbe.com.au to learn more about regional manufacturing capability. 

  • Energy

    Did you know? 

    Our region hosts 40% of the planned $60b investment in Queensland's transition to renewables.


    Visit tsbe.com.au to learn more about our region's position in the energy sector.

  • Food & Fibre

    Did you know?


    Toowoomba has maintained it's standing as the best performing agricultural region in Queensland with a gross value of production worth $1.27 billion in 2023-2024


    Visit tsbe.com.au to learn more about region's contribution to Australia's agircultural output.

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Regional investment opportunities

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