Cockburn is evolving into a vibrant and growing industrial and commercial epicentre and a major contributor to economic activity and employment in Western Australia.
The Cockburn economy presently supports nearly 55,000 local jobs, providing almost 30 per cent of the employment opportunities for Perth’s south-west and generating almost $12 billion in regional exports.
We are home to six major industrial and commercial precincts:
- Australian Marine Complex (AMC)
- Latitude 32
- Bibra Lake Industrial Precinct
- Jandakot City
- Cockburn Central
- Phoenix Business Park.
The City is now focused on attracting investment and expanding opportunities to develop industry, business and employment within Cockburn’s municipal borders, by:
- Establishing robust dialogue, networks and opportunities for commercial growth
- Developing a comprehensive investment attraction strategy
- Strengthening local retail and employment centres.
Cockburn is a critical centre for Australia’s blue economy and defence sectors.
The blue economy refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of the ocean ecosystem.
It encompasses various sectors including marine transport, fisheries, aquaculture, renewable energy, tourism, and more. It balances commercial growth in the shipbuilding and defence industry and the protection of the ocean’s ecology.
With the $15 billion cluster of maritime infrastructure in place at Henderson (including the AMC) and the huge opportunities created within the defence supply change, the City of Cockburn is ideally placed to become a national leader in the blue economy.
The City of Cockburn is:
- Developing the Henderson Innovation and Research Hub
- Maximising the capabilities of our ocean-oriented industries
- Supporting innovative maritime and defence sector initiatives
- Quantifying economic opportunities through detailed analysis
- Taking a leading role on communications, stakeholder engagement and advocacy.
Read more about Cockburn’s commitment to the blue economy.
The City of Cockburn is Perth’s playground.
We’re a magnet for families and lifestyle hunters who want to live, work and play here. Cockburn is a place of diverse people, lifestyles and experiences — with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks, shopping centres and world-class recreation facilities.
Our attractions include, but are not limited to:
- Coogee Beach (including eco shark barrier)
- Adventure World
- Cockburn Ice Arena
- Aventuur Wave Park (coming soon)
- Cockburn ARC
- Wally Hagan Basketball Stadium
- The Fremantle Football Club
- Coogee Maritime Trail, including the Omeo Shipwreck
- Ammo Jetty (earmarked for replacement by the State Government)
- Woodman Point and the John Graham Recreation Reserve
- C.Y. O’Connor Beach
- Rottnest Island.
Two in five Cockburn businesses are keen to trade in the global marketplace, so the City of Cockburn plays an active role in international engagement.
We are committed to forging strong, mutually beneficial connections with partners — particularly in the Indo-Pacific.
The City is also committed to opening doors to new markets, attracting investment and skills, building partnerships that drive innovation and create jobs here in Cockburn, and helping local businesses thrive on the global stage.
Our International Engagement Strategy is focused on:
- Developing bilateral trade opportunities
- Engaging with key markets, including:
- Indonesia (focusing on industry collaboration)
- Vietnam (forging new industry partnerships)
- Singapore (attracting investment)
- Malaysia (emerging blue economy partner)
- Facilitating economic exchanges and international connections.