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South East Queensland Population of SEQ Australian International & Population growth in Queensland continues to be Interstate Migration 2017-18 largely concentrated in the South East with 87.7% of Queensland’s growth in 2017-18 occurring in the State International Interstate Net +/- local government areas of Brisbane, Gold Coast, Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan and Queensland +28,667 +24,698 +53,365 Redland. New South Wales +89,813 -21,672 +68,141 The fastest growing LGAs in the year to 30 June Victoria +85,053 +14,316 +99,369 2018 were in SEQ: Ipswich 3.5%, Sunshine Coast South Australia +12,675 -5,151 +7,524 2.8%, Gold Coast 2.6% and Moreton Bay 2.3%. Western Australia +12,810 -11,300 +1,510 South East Queensland City Deal ACT +4,795 +558 +5,353 On 12 February 2019, the Australian Government Northern Territory +846 -3,831 -2,985 committed to develop a City Deal for South East Queensland in partnership with Queensland Tasmania +2,579 +2,382 +4,961 Government and the Council of Mayors for SEQ. Australia - - +237,238 The SEQ City Deal allows the Federal Government Source: ABS, Migration Summary 2017-18 to understand Local Council needs, having already invested $7.2B into major transport infrastructure projects, such as $207M to support construction of Stage 2 (Gold Coast University Hospital to South East Queensland Helensvale), and Stage 3A (Broadbeach South to Burleigh Heads) of the Gold Coast Light Rail project. Population Growth LGA 2011 2012 2016 Brisbane 1,089,879 1,110,473 1,131,155 Gold Coast 515,202 526,173 555,721 Growth of SEQ Sunshine Coast 318,279 324,266 346,522 Redland 143,711 145,507 147,010 SEQ is a diverse region that will continue to Moreton Bay 390,051 400,036 425,302 grow and experience change over the next 25 years. It is important that the region is Logan 287,474 293,485 303, 386 well-positioned to respond positively to this Ipswich 172,200 177,485 193,733 growth, and change in a manner that meets the expectations of the community. Lockyer Valley 35,880 36,512 38,609 Somerset 22,200 22,584 24,597 Over the next 25 years, SEQ is expected Scenic Rim 37,437 37,826 40,072 to grow from about 3.5 million to 5.3 million people. This will require almost 800,000 new SEQ TOTAL 3,012,313 3,074,347 3,206,107 dwellings and around 950,000 new jobs. PAGE 1 Gold Coast The City of Gold Coast is the largest non-capital city in Australia. It is also the second largest local government in Australia, based on Population 2018 population, behind Brisbane City Council. The City employs more than 3,200 staff. 606,774 (ABS ERP 2018) The Gold Coast is located 66km south-southeast of Brisbane. The size of the city is 1,334 square kilometers. The Gold Coast is famous for Population 2041 the 57km of beaches, from South Stradbroke Island to Rainbow Bay, with an average water temperature of 22 degrees. 961,076 (ABS 2018) Population Population Growth Gold Coast is Australia’s 6th largest city with an estimated population in 2018 of over 600,000 people. The Census usual resident 58.4% population of Gold Coast City in 2016 was 569,997, living in 244,888 (2018-2041 ABS 2018) dwellings with an average household size of 2.6. The Gold Coast is one of Australia’s fastest growing regions, with its Gross Regional Product population expected to reach as many as 961,076 by 2041. Between 2011 and 2018, the annual growth rate was between 1.28% and $35.24B (NIEIR 2018) 2.25%, which added approximately 7,098 to 11,614 to the overall population every year. Local Jobs 296,367 (NIEIR 2018) South East Queensland Employed Residents International & Interstate Migration 2017-18 306,304 (NIEIR 2018) LGA Natural Overseas Interstate Net +/- Logan +3,390 +1,640 +1,100 + 6,130 Brisbane +8,200 +11,920 +2,820 +22,940 Ipswich +2,440 +750 +3,960 +7,140 Lockyer Valley +260 +250 +290 +790 Somerset +110 +60 +200 +360 Moreton Bay +2,620 +1,700 +6,050 +10,370 Redland +560 +490 + 1,220 +2,270 Gold Coast +3,300 +4,890 + 7,440 +15,630 Scenic Rim +100 +100 +640 +830 Sunshine Coast +960 +1,450 +6,370 +8,780 SEQ - - - +75,240 PAGE 2 Growth Drivers Economy Commercial Development Assistant Tourism Industry Development Minister and Yatala Enterprise Area (YEA) Member for Gaven Meaghan Scanlon said Tourism The industrial suburbs of Yatala, Stapylton and Ormeau, Research Australia Satellite Account data for 2016- known collectively as the Yatala Enterprise Area (YEA) 2017 showed 1.3 per cent growth in tourism gross have been recognised as an important major industry regional product on the Gold Coast. and business employment centre, for the Gold Coast and the expanding SEQ region. The YEA is a highly valuable “Tourism is one of the Gold Coast’s most important resource for the City, with a dedicated area to lead the industries. I’m proud to say tourism is now worth $4.7 market in terms of innovative industrial development that billion a year to the Coast and employs nearly 42,000 will facilitate growth in long term employment. people.” Empire Industrial Estate The Gold Coast economy, valued at close to $25B Located in the Yatala Enterprise Area, covering over traditionally relied on tourism and construction. Over 127ha the estate will contribute over $1B to the Gold the years the city has diversifed and embraced Coast economy and create thousands of jobs for knowledge-based industries including health, ICT, surrounding areas. Once completed, Empire Industrial advanced manufacturing, education and professional Estate will host 550,000sqm of building cover in 10 services. Over the next decade the city will grow to an staged lots ranging from 2100sqm to 300,000sqm. employment base of almost 300,000 people. New ATCO Headquarters Gold Coast Cultural Precinct The Yatala Enterprise Area (YEA) has received another By 2020, Stage 1B will provide a $60.5M international employment boost, with an international company setting standard art gallery to become a signifcant cultural up headquarters in the area employing more than 150 attractor. The purpose-built visual arts facility for people at the ATCO manufacturing, design and supply exhibitions, education and engagement will be youthful, facility. Mayor Tom Tate says the move is a giant boost ambitious, adaptable and collaborative. for the YEA, which now employs around 10,000 people. Village Master Plan Old Gold Coast Hospital: Queen Street Village The $550M Gold Coast Commonwealth Games The $550M village will be developed over the next six Athletes’ Village is set to become a thriving mixed-use to eight years on the 3.2ha site bound by Queen Street, community including a new residential community and Nerang Street and Little High Street in Southport. It is a business hub for health and knowledge, commercial planned to cater for the local population expected to and retail development. grow 3.5 per cent per annum over the next 20 years. The Spit Redevelopment The Star Casino Gold Coast Australia’s newest, biggest and best Ocean Park is to The QLD Government approval of a mega master plan be built on the Gold Coast. The plan secures the future for The Star Gold Coast could see an injection of more of 138 hectares of green space, unlocks the potential than $2B in additional tourism investment across SEQ. for 1800 new jobs and creates vibrant community places The entire master plan will see The Star boast more and outstanding natural areas. tourism accommodation than any other resort in Australia. PAGE 3 Retail Redevelopment Transport & Medical $670M Pacifc Fair Redevelopment Gold Coast Health & Knowledge Precinct Pacifc Fair is the fourth largest shopping centre in The 200 hectare area strategically incorporates Australia, with a total area of 155,148 square meters. It education and health facilities such as Griffth includes an outdoor entertainment area, a casual dining University, $1.8B Gold Coast University Hospital, patio, 3 Gold Class cinemas, and a VMax theater. Pacifc associated research and allied health facilities and the Fair Shopping Centre is home to over 400 stores and recently opened Gold Coast Private Hospital. parking increased from 200 to more than 800 in 2018. Pacifc Motorway M1 Upgrade The Pacifc Motorway upgrade between Mudgeeraba $270M Robina Town Centre Redevelopment Exit 79 and Varsity Lakes Exit 85 will provide additional Central Mall Two, an $88M lifestyle wing, has connected capacity to meet current and future traffc demands. the premium fashion mall with The Kitchens dining and fresh food marketplace, providing additional entries to On average, the 4-lane section of the motorway between Myer. This mall completes a $270M upgrade which has Mudgeeraba and Varsity Lakes carries more than 80,000 added 50,000sqm of retail space to the super-regional vehicles per day, a volume which exceeds practical shopping centre. capacity. Traffc on this section of the M1 is growing and expected to exceed 120,000 vehicles per day by 2026. $15M Australia Fair Metro Redevelopment The major redevelopment of Australia Fair Shopping Proposed Second M1: Coomera Connector Centre and Australia Fair Metro has become the catalyst A footprint has been declared for a future state- for the wider Southport area rejuvenation. Australia Fair controlled north-south corridor between Loganholme Metro offers a unique mix of retailers, dining and service and Nerang, east of the Pacifc Motorway, M1. The new offerings and is a central piece of the Southport CBD corridor is wide enough for up to 6 traffc lanes and is appealing to workers, students and families.