Why Redlands Coast?
With a focus on clean and green, the hidden gem of South East Queensland, Redlands Coast has a wealth of opportunity, talent and innovation to harness. Surprisingly powerful, and punching above our weight, our manufacturing sector alone generates over $765 million from exports.
With a pipeline of major projects, Redlands Coast is on the cusp of transformational change, accommodating a growing population and providing the facilities, infrastructure and services to meet future demand.
Export-focused economy
Redlands Coast is the ideal place to connect to regional and international markets, with excellent connectivity to ports and airports, and with a skilled workforce catchment drawn to our exceptional lifestyle. Our manufacturing sector alone generates more than $765 million in exports annually.
Skilled workforce
With a highly qualified local workforce (55.4% of the residential workforce have a vocational or tertiary qualification), and dedicated local vocational training providers, Redlands Coast has the talent to match future business needs.
Tailored business support
Redland City Council’s team includes a concierge service, dedicated to guiding you through processes and approvals, providing you with market insights, supporting access to grants and funding, and more.
International connections
We look beyond our border to engage and build international relationships that foster economic cooperation and cultural exchange.
Investment pipeline of major city-shaping projects and investment
City Profile
The following resources provide valuable information about the city’s economic performance and demographic profile to help you understand your potential market.
Link to download: State of the Redland Economy Snapshot June 2022 Edition.
Economic Development Framework
Our Redland City Economic Development Framework 2014—2041 sets out our strategic approach to grow the city’s economy and generate jobs over the next 20 years.
- Increased employment opportunities.
- Workforce training and skills development.
- Infrastructure development.
- Investment attraction.
- An overall increase in the region’s economic capacity.
- The key industry sectors include:
- Health Care and Social Assistance.
- Education and Training.
- Manufacturing.
- Construction.
- Tourism.
- Rural Enterprises.
- Retail Trade.
- High Value Add Services.
The Economic Development Framework will encourage business investment, industry value-adding and opportunities for regional exports through strong partnerships to help achieve a target of 30,000–40,000 extra jobs.
Download the Economic Development Framework 2014-2041.
International Relations
- These include:
- Qinhuangdao, China.
- Yongin, South Korea.
- Kani City, Japan.
- Wuchuan City, Guangdong Province, China.
Council Support
We are a pro-business Council offering an investment concierge service:
These include:
Assignment of a liaison officer
To guide potential investors through government processes and approvals, provide advice on key policies and strategies, and assist with introductions to relevant stakeholders such as government agencies, financial institutions and leading consulting agencies.
Market insight
Help with understanding local and regional market dynamics.
Grant and funding opportunities
Assistance with identifying potential grants and facilitating expert advice for applications from other agencies including state and federal government or other sources.
Networking opportunities
Connection to industry events and workshops, local business owners and potential investors.
Assisting to tap the talent pool
Introduction to key local education provider and recruitment agencies to source qualified talent.
