A recent business survey indicated that there are a number of advantages in locating a business in the area:

• location at geographical centre of wheat growing in the State
• quality of life region has to offer
• clean, pollution-free environment
• proximity to local agricultural industry
• local sales prospects
• good location relative to other centres
• reliable water, electricity and gas supplies from metropolitan source
• accessible transport – rail and major road
• land is not expensive
• room for expansion
• presence of key linked industries
• quality and supply of local labour force
• reliable transport to markets
• availability of District High School
• costs of setting up business are cheaper than city
• access to main office/clients
• sports facilities
• friendly people