2026 State of the City Report released

The 2026 State of the City Report, released by Invest Gold Coast, confirms our city is one of Australia’s great economic success stories. With a $55 billion economy, 25% growth since 2020/21 and recognition as Australia’s largest non-capital city economy, the Gold Coast continues to outperform. The report shows our city is growing faster than Greater Brisbane and ranks second nationally for Economic Complexity behind Sydney, highlighting the increasing sophistication, diversity and strength of our local economy.

Key report findings:

• The Gold Coast economy is now worth more than $55 billion
• Economic growth has increased by 25% since 2020/21
• The Gold Coast is Australia’s largest non-capital city economy
• The city ranks second nationally for Economic Complexity, behind Sydney
• More than 83,000 businesses operate across the Gold Coast
• More than 350,000 jobs are supported across the city
• The Gold Coast generates $19 billion in exports annually
• More than $23 billion in major projects are currently underway
• The city’s population is forecast to exceed one million by 2046

With continued population growth, major investment and Brisbane 2032 on the horizon, we’re well positioned to capitalise on the opportunities ahead. I encourage you to explore the full State of the City Report and consider what these trends mean for your organisation and our region.

Read the full State of the City Report here: Economic reports | Invest Gold Coast