South East Queensland
South East Queensland provides an ideal lifestyle, blending a diverse range of sporting, arts, entertainment, and cultural facilities and events with stunning natural attractions. This region experiences an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, allowing its beauty to be appreciated throughout the year. Covering a 22,890 square kilometre region, South East Queensland stretches from the beautiful beaches of the popular Noosa in the north, extending south to the Queensland-New South Wales border and out west to the city of Toowoomba.
South East Queensland stands as one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions, home to nearly two-thirds of Queensland’s entire population. In 2025, the region welcomed over 81,000 new residents. Over the last five years, more than 312,000 new jobs have been created, highlighting the region's economic opportunities. This growth is expected to continue, with projections of an additional 275,000 jobs by 2030, supported by the region's hosting of the 2032 Olympics. South East Queensland generates a Gross Regional Product (GRP) of $334.38 billion, accounting for 64% of Queensland's Gross State Product (GSP).
The region’s success is also sustained by its strong manufacturing and export infrastructure, world-class business services, and thriving tourism sector. Safe and secure family-oriented communities, world-class public health and education systems, sophisticated community infrastructure and a multicultural, friendly and active lifestyle are all key elements of South East Queensland’s attraction.
Brisbane
Australia’s new world city, Brisbane is an emerging economic powerhouse and gateway to the Asia-Pacific. As the closest Australian capital city on the eastern seaboard to Asia, Brisbane offers an attractive business environment in a region supporting an ever-increasing share of global economic growth.
Gold Coast
Home to world-renowned beaches and hinterland beauty, the Gold Coast is strategically located on the east coast of Australia, less than an hour drive south from Brisbane. With Australia’s sixth largest city and one of its most bio-diverse, the Gold Coast offers a competitive economic environment combined with a coastal lifestyle unrivaled in most capital cities.
Gladstone
Gladstone, located on the shores of the Queensland’s busiest harbour and centrally located between the Surat and Bowen Basin, has become the most diversified industrial town around the nation.
Moreton Bay
The Moreton Bay region is one of the fastest growing regions in Queensland, with increasing popularity due to the premier location right on Moreton Bay, a skilled workforce, diverse business precincts and a relaxed and tranquil lifestyle.
Logan
Ideally situated between Queensland’s capital, Brisbane and tourist destination the Gold Coast – Logan has attracted a number of multinational businesses and fast-growing start-ups looking to capitalise on the city’s enviable location and growth potential.
Ipswich
Ipswich is the fastest growing city in Queensland, with the population estimated to increase from 200,000 to almost 500,000 over the next 25 years. With competitive startup cost advantages and access to plentiful light and heavy industrial land, Ipswich is set to suit any enterprise.
