Choosing the right premises is a foundational step in building a successful business. Whether you're launching a new venture or expanding an existing one, the location you select can greatly influence your growth, visibility, and accessibility to customers.
In the City of Cockburn, a diverse array of commercial parks, industrial areas, and retail centers offer opportunities to find the perfect spot for your business. This page provides insights into the options available, considerations to keep in mind, and resources offered by the City to assist you in making this critical decision.
Business/commercial parks and industrial areas
Cockburn offers several commercial parks, industrial areas, and business hubs that cater to various industries and sizes.
- Australian Marine Complex: Located in Henderson, AMC houses over 150 businesses, servicing the marine, defence, and resource industries
- Bibra Lake Industrial Precinct: A $1.6 billion hub of construction, engineering, manufacturing transport and warehousing businesses
- Latitude 32: Within Perth's significant industrial region, Latitude 32 generates over $15 billion annually. Businesses have started operating, with planned development over 30 years to meet future industrial growth demand
- Jandakot City: A centrally located $1 billion commercial and industrial development offering up to 800 thousand square meters of leasable space
- Phoenix Business Park: A well-located business park with 78 industrial and mixed business lots
- Cockburn Central: A vibrant combination of mixed-use residential, retail and commercial properties that is home to the award-winning Cockburn ARC, the Fremantle Football Club and an exciting one-billion-dollar transformation of Cockburn Gateway Shopping City.
The City has commercial and retail activity centres in locations like Aubin Grove, Beeliar, Cockburn Central, Jandakot City, Phoenix, Port Coogee, South Lake, and Success. These centres provide shopping, dining, commercial, and healthcare services.
Running a home business
Operating your business from home might be a suitable option for you. Make sure to consider all regulations and requirements including licences, permits and approvals, before pursuing this path. Refer to
What Permits and Approvals May I Need?
Finding available premises
You can find available premises in the City of Cockburn by:
Before committing to a site/premises
Selecting the right location for your business requires thoughtful consideration of various elements including zoning regulations, access to transportation, potential for growth, and adherence to health and safety standards. Our pre-lodgement meetings are a good starting place to discuss any questions you may have about the permits and licences you need. They are free and no appointment is needed.
It's highly advisable to seek planning and building approvals before entering into a lease agreement or buying a property. In cases where obtaining these approvals in advance isn't feasible, make sure that any agreement to purchase is conditional upon obtaining all the necessary permissions from the Council. This approach helps ensure that the selected site aligns with all relevant regulations and requirements.
Resources to help you find a suitable location
The City provides several resources to help you find the right location for your business:
Please contact us if you need assistance with these resources.
More information and contact
For more information, please email the City’s Business Engagement Officer at
[email protected] or call 08 9411 3444. We're here to help guide you through the process of finding the perfect premises for your business startup.