South East Queensland is currently in the middle of a large migration shift that was last seen in the mid-2000s. When south of the border’s house prices are double that of the Sunshine State, you can expect a lot more people migrating north. This is expected to push South East Queensland’s population up from 3.49 million to almost 5 million by 2036.
Fast facts
- South East Queensland is made up of 11 Local Government Areas
- 72% of Queensland’s total population live in SEQ making it the most important region in the State
- 66% of SEQs total population live outside of Brisbane
- SEQ is one of the fastest growing regions in Australia
- Over the next 20 years, population growth will shift dramatically across key regions within SEQ, with projections indicating a softening share within the Brisbane LGA and greater growth occurring in key satellite cities including Ipswich, Moreton Bay and Logan
- 2016 population – 3,492,992
- New residents – 5,410 per month or 1,248 per week
South East Queensland growth forecast
- By 2036, over 72% of Queensland’s population will reside in South East Queensland with more growth projected outside of Brisbane
- 2036 population – 4,955,111
- New residents – 6,164 per month or 1,422 per week
History of growth vs projected growth
- Actual growth from 1996 to 2016 = 1,252,113
- Projected growth from 2016 to 2036 = 1,492,659
- Ipswich and Logan are predicted to grow more than any other council region in SEQ over the next 20 years