A growing economy
By 2033, our economy is forecast to double and by 2041, we expect the creation of 100,000 new jobs.
By 2033, our economy is forecast to double and by 2041, we expect the creation of 100,000 new jobs.
We offer a competitive business environment, with more than 30,000 businesses in our region. We provide a hub for entrepreneurs, with dynamism and a capacity for innovation. To top it off, we're well connected, with road, rail, sea and air links.
The Sunshine Coast is building a high-value economy.
By 2033, our economy is forecast to double and by 2041, we expect the creation of 100 000 new jobs. Our highly-skilled workforce will work in a greater diversity of business sectors, including:
Our region is changing, and it will continue to change into the future. This presents a range of impacts and opportunities.
Our Enterprise Corridor is the most popular area on our coastal strip. It stretches from the Sunshine Coast Airport to Caloundra South. The developing Enterprise Corridor brings specific challenges as we balance competing land uses. We need to consider the location of:
Residents and business alike want access to our beaches and waterways. These areas are subject to a changing climate and rising sea levels. This presents further challenges for our region.
Through the Environment and Liveability Strategy, we aim to protect and enhance our natural environment, and the liveability of our region. This will enable the Sunshine Coast to remain a prosperous region, built on a diverse economy and our natural advantage.
Read more about the business benefits of the Sunshine Coast on the Invest Sunshine Coast.
The Sunshine Coast is one of the fastest growing areas in Australia.
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We’re addressing climate change in a progressive and responsive way.
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We need to acknowledge and respond to, and adopt emerging trends and technologies.
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