Business Opportunities MORPETH, MAITLAND NSW
What our residents want Maitland City Council has undertaken research to find out what our residents want to see at Morpeth. We’ve put together this prospectus based on the top results. With images and example businesses to inspire, this prospectus will whet your appetite for the opportunities in Morpeth. We invite you to get to know the beautiful township of Morpeth on the Hunter River. Treasured by residents and visitors alike, Morpeth boasts iconic heritage buildings, a strong tenancy mix, and unique retail offerings. We are excited to attract the right businesses to Morpeth, to see it continue to evolve and thrive as a destination for great food, shopping and produce. Could Morpeth be the place for your next venture? We’d love to hear from you. Contact our City Economy team on 02 4931 2816 or business@maitland.nsw.gov.au
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EATERIES USING LOCAL PRODUCE
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PATISSERIES AND GOURMET BAKERIES
We want eateries that use local produce, where we can taste and learn about local cuisine and culture.
We invite businesses where locals and visitors can enjoy sweet and savoury treats.
IMAGINE THIS IN MORPETH...
IMAGINE THIS IN MORPETH...
• Get Shucked, North Bruny mait.city/GetShucked
• Penny for Pound, Richmond mait.city/PennyforPound
• Little Green Corner, Geelong mait.city/LittleGreenCorner
• Berkelo, Brookvale mait.city/BerkeloBakery
• The Agrarian Kitchen, New Norfolk mait.city/AgrarianKitchenEatery
• Pekárna, Adamstown mait.city/Pekarna
• Eschalot, Berrima mait.city/eschalot
• Mama P Wholefoods, Charlestown mait.city/MamaP
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ARTISAN FOOD MAKERS
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SMALL BARS
We want to enhance Morpeth’s identity as a hub for quality foods, with outstanding produce.
We welcome intimate, character filled drinking venues to create a vibrant night time economy.
IMAGINE THIS IN MORPETH...
IMAGINE THIS IN MORPETH...
• Shane’s Seafood, Carey Bay mait.city/ShanesSeafood
• Coal & Cedar, Newcastle mait.city/CoalandCedar
• The Tasmanian Food Co, Launceston mait.city/TheTasmanianFoodCo
• The Fire Station, Busselton mait.city/TheFireStation
• Hunter Belle Cheese Shop, Pokolbin mait.city/HunterBelle
• Stitch Bar, Sydney mait.city/SnitchBar
• Murrucci Gourmet Meat, Tuggerah mait.city/MurrucciGourmetMeat
• Earp Distilling Co – The Bar, Carrington mait.city/EarpDistillingCo
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ESPRESSO BARS
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VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE STORES
We love coffee. Roasters, brewers and purveyors of lattes are invited to join our growing coffee scene.
We want to build on Morpeth’s heritage chic vibe, with more antique and vintage stores.
IMAGINE THIS IN MORPETH...
IMAGINE THIS IN MORPETH...
• Peaberrys Coffee Roasters, Islington mait.city/Peaberrys
• The Press Coffee and Book House, Newcastle mait.city/ThePress
• Barrel One Coffee Roasters, Brookvale mait.city/BarrelOne
• Mitchell Road Antique and Design Centre, Alexandria mait.city/MitchellRoad
• Axil Coffee Roasters, Hawthorne mait.city/Axil
• Fi & Co, Northbridge mait.city/FiandCo
• Sparrow Coffee on the Fly, Byron Bay mait.city/Sparrow
• Shag, Melbourne mait.city/Shag
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INDEPENDENT AND SPECIAL INTEREST STORES
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HOMEWARES
We want independent shops and special interest stores, catering to our love for books, fashion and fun.
We welcome beautiful items for our homes, including homewares, home décor and plantwares.
IMAGINE THIS IN MORPETH...
IMAGINE THIS IN MORPETH...
• Secret Book Stuff, Newcastle mait.city/SecretBookStuff
• Folkologie, Rylstone mait.city/Folkologie
• The Every Space, London mait.city/EverySpace
• The Plant Room, Brookvale mait.city/ThePlantRoom
• Lekker Bikes, Sydney mait.city/SydneyBikeShop
• Pappa Sven, Cooks Hill mait.city/PappaSven
• Fever Dream, Mayfield West mait.city/FeverDream
• Common Circus, Belmont mait.city/CommonCircus
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WELLBEING BUSINESSES
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ART SPACES
We want places to indulge and to relax, and welcome businesses that sustain our health and wellbeing.
Whether it’s to learn a new skill, or buy art and design objects, we embrace creative spaces.
IMAGINE THIS IN MORPETH...
IMAGINE THIS IN MORPETH...
• Elevate Hub, Mona Vale mait.city/Elevate
• Make Space, Newcastle mait.city/MakeSpace
• Redhead Wellness Sanctuary, Redhead mait.city/WellnessSanctuary
• Work-Shop, Melbourne and Sydney mait.city/WorkShop
• The Cruelty Free Shop, Glebe mait.city/CrueltyFreeShop
• Gaffa Gallery, Sydney mait.city/Gaffa
• Elysia Wellness Retreat, Pokolbin mait.city/Elysia
• Workshōpp Ceramics, Maryville mait.city/Workshopp
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MAKE IT MAITLAND
MAITLAND AT A GLANCE
Morpeth is part of Maitland, a city in the Hunter Region. Maitland lies 35km north west of Newcastle, and is two hours north of Sydney by car. It is well connected by road, rail, air and nearby ports.
• Maitland’s Gross Regional Product is valued at $5.09 billion and has been steadily increasing over the past ten years. • Our growing population brings a healthy combination of skills across all major sectors. Maitland supports 27,476 jobs.
Now home to over 85,000 people, Maitland is one of the fastest growing areas in Australia. Over a decade of sustained population growth and public and private investment is seeing Maitland transform. Ambitious urban renewal projects, and new transport and recreational infrastructure are reinforcing Maitland’s position as a vibrant regional city.
• Maitland City Council has an ambitious Destination Management Plan, which identifies key priority hubs and actions to attract visitation. Morpeth is highlighted as a priority hub. • Maitland welcomes on average 801,000 visitors each year with the majority being domestic day trips. These visitors, many of whom visit Morpeth, contribute an estimated $142 million to the Maitland economy. • Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) use Maitland as a springboard for entrepreneurship, with start ups working alongside our flourishing professional services and health industries.
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MORPETH AT A GLANCE
Morpeth is part of Wonnarua Country, and has a rich Aboriginal and European heritage.
• Maitland’s Destination Management Plan identifies Morpeth as a priority hub. The Plan sets out programming, project and infrastructure actions that will make Morpeth a unique ‘hipster heritage’ destination.
During the 19th century Morpeth was one of the most important river ports in New South Wales, opening up the development of the Hunter Region. Today Morpeth is one of Maitland’s premier tourism destinations, playing a key role in attracting visitors to our city. It is part of the National Trust, classified as a living museum with beautifully preserved heritage buildings. Morpeth is highly desirable suburb. The high retention rate of residents reflects a strong connection to place. With new housing stock coming online in neighbouring suburbs, Morpeth will play an even more important role in the future.
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• Morpeth has a strong tenancy mix. Essential services such as supermarket, doctor, pharmacy and a post office underpin regular visitation. Unique retail and independent traders, including antiques, fashion, homewares, art, food and beverage, contribute to the character of the village. • At the last census in 2016, Morpeth was home to 1,403 people. • Morpeth is a favourite stop for day trippers and overnighters. ‘It must be Morpeth’ Business Association estimates that Morpeth attracts in excess of 400,000 visitors each year.
Council supports local business by: • Facilitating marketing campaigns that boost awareness of the region and its businesses. • Running a successful program of events and activations to foster community connection and drive visitation to Morpeth. • Investing in key infrastructure projects to enhance liveability and access. • Providing networking and professional development opportunities to the business community. • Connecting businesses with specialist advice, news and funding opportunities. • Developing the policy frameworks to encourage sustainable economic growth in Maitland and its key suburbs like Morpeth. Find out more at maitland.nsw.gov.au/business
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