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The Gold Coast is Australia's sixth largest city with one of the fastest growing economies in the country.
The city is home to over 635,000 people, with over half our population employed in local jobs. We also are home to more than 70,000 local businesses.
The City is leading digital and business investment programs to establish the Gold Coast as Australia's fastest growing economy, driven by the adoption of telecommunications and cutting-edge technologies.
Our signature projects provide businesses with the opportunity to invest. The Gold Coast is well positioned as a modern, globally-connected city and business destination.
With a multi-cultural population, the Gold Coast is projected to be home to approximately one million people by 2050.
Sources City of Gold Coast uses a range of sources to compile this information. Wherever possible, external data sources including Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Queensland Treasury and Economy.Id have been used.
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City Economy update May 2022
City Economy update February 2022
Economic Development Strategy(PDF, 4MB)
Gold Coast Economic Outlook May 2022(PDF, 3MB)
Gold Coast Manufacturing Insights 2021(PDF, 3MB)