Why invest in Queensland?

The Sunshine State…

QLD is located in the north-east corner of Australia and is known as ‘Australia’s Smart State’ or the ‘Sunshine State’. Brisbane, the capital city, is in the south-eastern corner of the State.

QLD is Australia’s second largest state, covering 1,722,000 km2 and the third most populous with more than 3.5 million inhabitants.

Brisbane enjoys a tropical climate which dictates the lifestyle of its 900,000 residents. Brisbane’s median house price raised from 1999 to September 2004 an annual compounding growth rate of 16.3%. Brisbane’s median unit price raised from 1999 to September 2004 an annual compounding growth rate of 11.1%.

The South East corner of the State continues to be one of the fastest growing regions in Australia and is the most densely populated part of the State.

QLD has the lowest taxes in Australia and has set the economic pace for more than a decade, growing an average of 4.9% annually.

Mining, tourism and agriculture are the three major industries; some top international tourist destinations include Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef, the Gold Coast and Whitsundays.

As well as being home to some of the world’s most advanced and productive mining, agricultural and manufacturing operations, Queensland is actively encouraging the growth of new-age industries such as biotechnology and communication technology.

The warm climate and relaxed way of life also attract residents from other parts of Australia.

QLD has modern transport and communication systems. The State’s 10,011 km rail network is growing each year and its 19 major ports are along the coast, the busiest being Port of Brisbane. QLD also has three international airports: Brisbane, Cairns and Townsville.

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