Sunshine Coast
The appeal of the Sunshine Coast is strikingly unique - positive business advantages, world class attractions and exceptional lifestyle amenities, all packaged in a progressive, welcoming community. Famous surfing beaches stretch for about 65 kilometres, broken only by the occasional headland or river estuary. A popular tourist destination, the Sunshine Coast is home to upscale shopping centres and specialty boutiques, picturesque resorts with award-winning golf courses, exceptional restaurants, alfresco cafes and much more. Situated only 100 kilometres north of Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast offers many lucrative investment opportunities, which draw in local, national and international enterprises. These opportunities include both emerging industries, such as communications and the arts, as well as traditional industries like agri-business and tourism. Major industries in the Sunshine Coast region include:
- tourism and retail trade
- communications
- education and health services
- construction and manufacturing
- marine and aviation
- food and beverage processing
Having experienced recent population and economic growth that outstrips both the state and national averages, the Sunshine Coast is tipped to continue on its prosperous path.
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Source: Department of State Development, Trade and Innovation 2007
- *Australian Bureau of Statistics 2007; Noosa, Maroochy and Caloundra Local Government Areas
Sunshine Coast at a glance
- Population:
- 303,150*
- Location:
- 80 minute drive north of Brisbane
Facilities:
- 2 airports
- 5 hospitals
- 1 university (University of the Sunshine Coast)
- 9 major shopping centres
Key Events:
- Sunshine Coast Annual Show (June)
- Caloundra City Cup (June)
- Noosa Long Weekend (July)
- Noosa Triathlon (October)
- Australian PGA Championship (December)
