The City of Goulburn has developed over the past 170 years, as a centre of diverse activity, which has led to its remarkable record of stability.
Situated in the scenic Southern Tablelands of NSW Goulburn is strategically located to provide a unique blend of City facilities and a country lifestyle.
The City Council covers an area of 43sq kms and is home to 22 500 people. The surrounding districts boost the City population by a further 15 000 people.
It's strong rural industries, led by wool, combine with equally important spheres of tertiary and secondary industry to provide the City's firm economic foundations.
The wide ranging commercial and professional sectors more than adequately service the needs of the total community.
Goulburn's secondary industry is based on a mix of private and Government enterprise. In the private sector, firms engaged in wool scouring, cotton products, footwear, heavy and light engineering, building related undertakings, retail distribution, concrete products and air-conditioning can be found. State and Federal Government workshops exist for Public Works, Roads and Traffic Authority, the Railways, Electricity and Telecommunications.
