 Mahsan, Jelai and Rompin, in the outskirts of the town are a comfortable short distance drive from Bahau.The major source of income of the town of Bahau was timber industry which has contributed to the growth of the town in the past few decades.The cultivation of palm oil and rubber also had a significant impact on the town's economy and today, a prominent estate in the town are the IOI group, Sime Darby (Golden Hope), KLK and small holder is speeding up.