Manufacturing
A highly skilled workforce of almost 20,000
It's the third largest sector on the Gold Coast made up of traditional and advanced manufacturing, supported by a highly skilled workforce of almost 20,000.
This sector is a significant export earner, delivering products from luxury motor yachts to mining equipment, LED technology, car accessories, and healthcare products to the world.
Sector spotlight
1.1%
growth rate
per annum in the past decade.
$2.8B
total GVA
representing 7.6% of the Gold Coast's economy.
The Yatala Enterprise Area (YEA)
The largest industrial estate on the Gold Coast. The 3300ha precinct is home to some of Australia’s leading manufacturers in food and beverage, construction materials, machinery and equipment, plastic and chemicals, including Carlton & United Breweries, Visy, Real Pet Food Company and Caterpillar.
Gold Coast businesses are elevating their manufacturing capabilities through robotics, automation and artificial intelligence. This innovative technology is creating world-class, cutting-edge products, such as large-scale casino LED displays from Simtech.
Gold Coast - the unofficial marine capital of Australia
We have the largest concentration of marine trades in the country who specialise in the manufacture, maintenance and retrofit of marine craft for the Australian and international markets, from luxury superyachts to smaller recreational aluminium boats.
Success stories
Every business has a story to tell
From cutting edge med-tech to building commercial rockets and world-class film studios; read more from businesses who recognise our unique opportunities and are investing in future Gold Coast.
Success stories
