Keeping a finger on the economic pulse of Redlands Coast not only helps Redland City Council make informed decisions as an organisation, but it also helps Council help others.
Redland City Mayor Jos Mitchell said Council had committed to expanding its economic insights and data resources and sharing them with the broader community via a dedicated corporate webpage.
“Council has launched a quarterly Economic Snapshot of Redlands Coast by seeking the latest and most detailed industry data,” the Mayor said.
“Council uses the snapshot and other economic development tools to track the local economy.
“By doing this, Council can lead smarter by targeting industries and opportunities that connect well to Redlands Coast.
“Also, by sharing this data publicly with the business community – here and abroad – Council can help improve investment and economic development for the city.”
The Mayor said Council was continuing to extend and strengthen its connection to the business community, and was planning to launch an economic development strategy and investment website in 2026.
Council’s Economic Development Portfolio Representative Councillor Peter Mitchell said the first Economic Snapshot was now available online.
“The report and the site allows you to explore detailed insights into our city’s demographics, key industries, employment trends, and economic performance, informed by the latest census and research data,” he said.
“Every Redlands Coast resident benefits from economic growth – through jobs, services, and improved quality of life.
“Strong business often supports strong community through such efforts as charitable fundraising and sponsorships.”
Click here to visit the City Profile and Data Hub or go to redland.qld.gov.au and search ‘data hub’.
Snapshot from the snapshot:
- Redlands Gross Regional Product (2024) $8 billion. A 2.2 per cent growth compared to previous year
- 170,225 estimated resident population (2024), additional 3400+ new residents compared to previous year
- 89,006 employed residents (2024), 2.8 per cent more than the previous year
- 55,454 local jobs (2024), up by 3.7 per cent from previous year
- Tourism’s direct contribution to total value add was four per cent or $232.9 million
- 353,000 customers made transactions at local businesses in August 2025, 64 per cent of these were visitors who live outside Redlands Coast
- Property and Housing Value of building approvals $783 million in financial year 2024/2025.
