Stimulating innovation
The Sunshine Coast is one of Australia’s most dynamic locations for new food and agribusiness investment. It is home to more than 900 agribusinesses producing a wide range of products, from seafood and strawberries to plant nurseries and dairy.
The cable is expected to fuel further innovation in this sector, including the use of AI, sensory technology in farming and better tracking of production and waste.
Other data dependant industries such as banking and finance, healthcare, digital media and creative technologies are expected to be drawn to the Sunshine Coast’s offering of data capability plus business and lifestyle advantages.
The cable also opens the door for tech-based businesses to consider the Sunshine Coast as the location for their video and film production, animation, 3D modelling, interactive design, eSports and more.
City to come alive
An increase in data reliability and faster connection is also set to broaden the events and entertainment sector, creating new cultural experiences for Sunshine Coast residents and establishing new opportunities for local tourism operators.
A great place to live and work
The Sunshine Coast is already known as one of Australia’s top holiday destinations.
As a place to live and work, it’s also one of the envies of the nation.
- Queensland’s 3rd largest city
- Continued economic and employment growth
- 300 days of sunshine per year
- Perfect work-life harmony
- Award-winning universities
- Highly educated workforce
- World-class health services
- 52km of open coastline
- 13,000km of water courses
- 39,835 hectares of national parks, state forests and reserves
- 1800 local events annually
As investment in the region continues to grow, residents are benefiting from diverse employment opportunities matched with a thriving lifestyle and economy.
The Sunshine Coast economy is on a growth trajectory that is set to reach $33 billion by 2033.
Already, $12.5 million in infrastructure investment is underway and the region was named one of the world’s Top7 Intelligent Communities in 2019 and a Smart21 Community for six of the last seven years.
Find out more.
Watch the Sunshine Coast International Broadband Network video.
Contact us!
Sunshine Coast Council welcomes and supports the growth of local businesses and the establishment of new ones.
To find out more about expansion or relocation opportunities, call the Head of Trade and Investment on +614 0775 3645
Web: invest.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Email: invest@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
