Brisbane
Australia’s new world city, Brisbane is an emerging economic powerhouse and gateway to the Asia-Pacific. Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and home to key employment areas including Brisbane Central Business District, Brisbane Airport, the Port of Brisbane, and the Southwest Industrial Gateway.
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.
Brisbane is a major hub for large resource and energy companies, a significant centre for research and innovation, and the engine room of much of Australia’s continued economic growth, in defiance of the global downturn of the past five years. The Brisbane region has a Gross Regional Product estimated at $180 billion and Brisbane City Council is planning for the future by ensuring the city has the infrastructure and services required for future generations. Brisbane has an estimated 863,000 jobs that are projected to grow to 1.13 million by 2041.
Why Brisbane?
Brisbane will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032, providing economic and social benefits approximated at $8 billion. This major sporting event will create over 90,000 jobs within Queensland and over 120,000 jobs throughout Australia. Brisbane is expected to see an increase in desirability due to the planned infrastructure for the event which will benefit the city well after the two-week sporting event has ended. Brisbane is an ideal place to live, work and relax.
Infrastructure
Cross River Rail $5.4 Billion
Brisbane to Gold Coast Faster Rail Service $1.121 Billion
Brisbane Metro Depot $64 million
Proposed Gabba Stadium Upgrade $1 Billion