Moreland is growing at a phenomenal rate, and we’re excited! It’s a great time to be a new business, growing business, developer, investor or landowner in Merri-bek.
Business Merri-bek is your first port of call when doing business. Read our snapshot brochure (PDF 157Kb) that provides an overview of how we support the business community.
Why invest in Merri-bek?
Moreland is a lively place for business and investment. It’s rich in diversity, vibrancy and creativity...and is ideally located on the northern cusp of Melbourne's CBD
Want to learn more about why you should start a new business or invest in Merri-bek? The Invest in Merri-bek flip book below contains:
- a snapshot of the local economy,
- the benefits of locating a business in Merri-bek,
- potential business locations; and
- key business growth sectors.
Get in touch with Council’s Economic Development Team (Business Merri-bek) to discuss your business idea or investment proposal on 8311 4131 or email business@moreland.vic.gov.au
Watch our video
Find out about the area and hear from local business and residents about why they value Merri-bek.
Key data
| Type of information |
Further details |
| Economic profile |
Want to know more about the economic profile of Merri-bek? You can access Economy ID, an online resource providing economic profile data. |
| Housing affordability |
If you're interested in learning about housing need and affordability in Merri-bek, take a look at the publication ‘A Home in Merri-bek.’ This easy to understand document and eBook is evidence based and is being used to inform Council's housing strategies and advocacy. Learn more. |
| Industrial land use |
The Moreland Industrial Land Use Strategy guides planning decisions about the future of Merri-bek’s industrial land. |
How we can help
Moreland City Council provides a number of services to help with your business and investment plans:
Investment facilitation
A 'first point of contact' service to help guide you through the development, planning and approval process.
Email Business Merri-bek or phone 03 8311 4131 to speak to our Commercial and Industrial Investment Facilitation Officer.
Commercial Priority Planning
If you’re planning a new business in Merri-bek, or the expansion of an existing business where the cost of works is greater than $100,000, or where it can be demonstrated that the development will result in a significant increase in local employment, you may be eligible for Commercial Planning Priority. Learn more
Download the Commercial Priority Planning brochure. (PDF 249Kb)
Find out more
Maria Rico
Commercial and Industrial Investment Facilitation
Maria acts as first point of contact to advance key commercial and industrial investment projects. Maria supports growing businesses to remain in Merri-bek, and new investment projects that grow local jobs.
Phone: 03 8311 4131
Email Maria Rico
Elisa Grassa
Business Development Officer
Elisa provides support to new and existing small businesses, startups, home-based business owners, entrepreneurs and those thinking about starting a business venture. Elisa coordinates Business Merri-bek’s events and programs.
Phone: 03 8311 4131
Email Elisa Grassa
Moreland City Council, Locked Bag 10, Merri-bek Vic. 3058, 90 Bell Street, Coburg Vic. 3058 Australia