Eyre Peninsula
A vast region driving growth through agriculture, fishing and mining.
Overview
The Eyre Peninsula has a diverse regional economy with strong foundations in agriculture, fishing and mining. The region spans about 23 % of South Australia and features expansive cropping lands, abundant seafood, key mineral deposits including magnetite and graphite, and significant solar-wind-wave renewable energy potential.
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59406
Population
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
Eyre Peninsula
Regional Development Australia Eyre Peninsula (RDAEP) drives economic growth across the Eyre Peninsula by working with government, industry and communities on place-based regional development priorities.
We are the lead regional agency for economic, business and tourism development in the region, including:
- Developing and reviewing the Region’s Strategic Plan;
- Facilitating sustainable industry growth and diversification;
- Supporting regional procurement and job creation;
- Encouraging regional tourism initiatives to grow the visitor economy;
- Advocating for the provision of economic enabling infrastructure;
- Assisting with regional workforce attraction, retention and development;
- Fostering partnerships for collaboration to deliver regional development;
- Promoting greater regional awareness of and engagement with Government policies, grants and programs; and
- Improving regional policy making by providing intelligence and evidence-based advice to governments on regional development issues.
Board & Staff
Contact
Regional Development Australia Eyre Peninsula (RDAEP)
5 Adelaide Place
Port Lincoln
SA
5606
Australia
+61 8 8682 6588
reception@rdaep.org.au
https://www.rdaep.org.au
Media Gallery
The Wild Side Eyre South Australia campaign video.
Untamed Escapes. RDA Eyre Peninsula Region. Credit: Tourism Australia / South Australian Tourism Commission
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Australian Coastal Safaris, Credit: Tourism Australia. Untamed Escapes, Credit: Tourism Australia / South Australian Tourism Commission. Gawler Ranges Wilderness Safaris, Credit: Tourism Australia / South Australian Tourism Commission. Talia Caves, Credit: Michael Waterhouse. Oysters, Credit: Rumi on Louth.
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