Activity Centres and Industrial Areas

Well located with direct access to other metropolitan centres and the State’s north, the City of Wanneroo is home to two major industrial areas, six major activity centres, over 30 smaller centres with a further 25 new activity centres planned, including the Yanchep Strategic Centre.

These precincts offer future development opportunities for business growth with vibrant employment centres, supportive industry clusters and high quality and affordable land available for businesses to locate, relocate and grow. The City of Wanneroo is likely to offer the most cost-effective development opportunities of any metro corridor in Western Australia.

2,481ha of industrial land is ready for development in the City of Wanneroo.

Industrial areas

Neerabup Industrial Area

Located on 1,000 hectares of land and perfectly positioned to meet the industrial needs of Perth’s growing north-west corridor is the Neerabup Industrial Area (NIA).

Set to become the City’s largest industrial area, NIA will provide up to 30,000 local jobs. The development is being rolled out in stages, with a range of industrial lots available to suit individual business requirements, including freehold options..

The WA State Government recognises the strategic importance of Neerabup Industrial Area, investing $20 million into Neerabup’s Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct.

Wangara Industrial Area

Investment opportunities for businesses looking to expand or relocate are abundant in the Wangara Industrial Area.

Close to major transport routes and a skilled local workforce, the Wangara Industrial Area is a well established hub for manufacturing,
engineering, and construction companies. Opportunities include business re-location and expansion, purchasing land and property, development
partnerships, and joint ventures.

Wangara is one of the busiest established industrial areas in Perth and is complemented by excellent transport connections.

The area also enjoys superior digital connectivity as an  NBN Business Fibre Zone.

The City’s increased CCTV infrastructure in the Wangara Industrial Area further enhances safety and security for businesses.
The initiative was recognised for excellence in innovation as part of the Wangara Smart City Technology project.

Yanchep – Future Strategic Centre

Yanchep City is planned to service a population of up to 300,000 people, creating strong demand for construction, schools and higher education services, sporting and tourism amenities, retail, entertainment and hospitality, civic and community services and a future tertiary hospital with integrated health services as a Strategic Centre.

Accessibility, connection and regional growth improved exponentially in 2024 thanks to the new rail to Yanchep.

Yanchep is also home to the famous Yanchep Lagoon and Yanchep National Park, with opportunities for public and private investment
identified in Master Plans.

East Wanneroo

55,000 new dwellings housing 150,000 residents will provide opportunity and demand for construction, education, health care, retail, tourism, recreation experiences and more in a new centre for urban growth in East Wanneroo.

North Wanneroo Agribusiness Precinct

Wanneroo has a long history of agriculture, creating niche opportunities for visitor experiences and the agritourism sector.

Alkimos / Eglinton

Significant development is planned for the Alkimos and Eglinton areas.

This area is set to become a major residential and commercial hub, with opportunities for investment in a range of sectors including construction, retail, hospitality, and professional services, and include business re-location and expansion, property development, joint ventures, and direct
investment.

For more information and to discuss investment opportunities, contact:
T: +61 8 9405 5000
E: business@wanneroo.wa.gov.au