A BRIGHTER FUTURE

The Moreton Bay Region is a business ecosystem with more of the assets needed to transform enterprises into global leaders.

Moreton Bay has a well-earned reputation for exceeding investor expectations in every priority area. The region’s economic outcomes and growth outperform other South East Queensland locations, growing at an average of 3% every year (2006-2020).1 Its economy is predicted to hit $40 billion by 2041, equal to the entire state of Tasmania plus the Pacific Island countries of Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Samoa.

It boasts more growth catalysts and a Council team that actively works to break down barriers to advancement. More vision. More growth. We are more.

BIGGER.

Double the economy to $40B in next 20 years. Population to grow from 480,000 to 700,000 people.

BOLDER.

Build a highly skilled workforce to fill 100,000 new jobs and 16,000 new businesses. Become one of the top 10 regional knowledge and innovation hubs in Australia.

BRIGHTER.

Region-building investments, space to grow, a culture of collaboration, an abundant skilled workforce, an enviable lifestyle and diverse markets converge in one unparalleled location offering so much more.

Moreton Bay’s economy reflects its diverse landscape, with various specialised precincts across the region: • Industrial areas are mainly focused along the Bruce Highway including Brendale, North Lakes,

Narangba, Burpengary and Elimbah East and in specific precincts in Clontarf, The Hills District, and Caboolture. • Tourism activities are associated with Redcliffe, the peninsula and Bribie Island, as well as the hinterland villages of Samford, Dayboro and Woodford. National parks frame the region, including D’Aguilar National Park, Bribie Island National Park and Moreton Island National Park. • Food and agribusiness is a priority industry and occupies much of the region’s northern section, including Wamuran, Elimbah, Caboolture, Burpengary and the pristine coastal waters of our bay for fresh seafood. • Residential neighbourhoods provide affordable living in Moreton Bay’s south which is rapidly growing across the breadth of the region.

MORETON BAY REGION

Brisbane

The Bruce Highway provides direct access to Brisbane Airport (BNE) in a 20 minute drive and Port of Brisbane in a 30 minute drive, plus access to Brisbane’s CBD in under half an hour via Queensland Rail.

Its close proximity to the State’s capital, Brisbane, provides all the infrastructure, services, employment and business opportunities of a major Australian capital city. The Bruce Highway offers easy access to domestic markets, with a significant consumer and workforce population of 479,639 local residents and 3,625,230 residents within a two hour drive.2

More markets at your fingertips. More urban infrastructure without the big city price tag, and less commuting provides more time to enjoy a better lifestyle.