Our sectors

Nine key sectors

There’s no better place to do business: our sectors are high-growth and investment ready. Boasting 9 key sectors bringing a wealth of opportunities for strategic investment that will deliver transformational growth and change to our city, enhancing our strong economic position.

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Explore our sectors

Construction

Boosted by strong industry growth and migration, the Gold Coast is projecting sustained development through private and public investment.

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Education

With a 2.2 billion gross value add (GVA) to the local economy, the Gold Coast offers 3 world-class universities and more than 200 education and training providers.

Health and Medical

Employing over 48,000 skilled workers, with about 9000 full-time staff working for Gold Coast University Hospital.

Manufacturing

A $2.68 billion industry and significant export earner, delivering products to the world.

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Professional services

Serving businesses nationwide, while taking advantage of the competitive edge our business community enjoys.

Screen

We offer diverse locations to world-class production facilities and a huge network of skilled technical screen workers.

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Sport

A global sports city - from coastal locations and natural environment to international standard venues and training facilities.

Technology

The Gold Coast is emerging as a hub for tech innovation creating digital-ready businesses and opportunities.

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Tourism

With 300 days of sunshine a year, the Gold Coast’s sub-tropical climate makes for the perfect holiday destination.

Key statistics

2.5M

people within 1 hour drive

of the Gold Coast

12.4%

GRP growth 2021-23

Higher than the national growth rate of 7.5%.

GRP Growth

Growth remains strong

Gold Coast’s Gross Regional Product (GRP) growth in 2021–22 exceeded the average year-on-year growth rate of the past two decades. This indicates a remarkable recovery from the economic challenges caused by COVID-19 and shows positive indications of economic sustainability.

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Gold Coast’s Gross Regional Product (GRP) growth in 2021–22 exceeded the average year-on-year growth rate 2001-2021.

Explore our live deals and City-led investments

Multi-million dollar investments led by the City of Gold Coast creating economic growth and infrastructure development

Lumina at Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct

Lumina will drive healthcare innovation, particularly in medical and digital health technologies, and drive life sciences, health and technology discoveries.

Open to marketEducation

HOTA Digital Education, Screen & Production Facility

The screen industry has a prominent role in the Gold Coast economy and has received a significant boost in recent years.

Market processEducation

The Spit

One of the last untouched coastal holdings is The Southport Spit, an area of 201ha on the northern stretch of the Gold Coast’s beaches.

UpcomingTourism

Ecotourism

Blessed with natural beauty, from pristine beaches to lush hinterland, the Gold Coast is a magnet for tourists drawn to the grandeur of the outdoors.

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