Our priority sectors

Six priority sectors

There’s no better place to do business: our priority sectors are high-growth and investment ready. Boasting 6 priority sectors bringing a wealth of opportunities for strategic investment that will deliver transformational growth and change to our city, enhancing our strong economic position.

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Explore our sectors

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Education & Future Skills

With a 2.6 billion gross value add (GVA) to the local economy, the Gold Coast offers 3 world-class universities and more than 200 education and training providers.

Health & Wellbeing

Employing over 52,000 skilled workers, with about 9000 full-time staff working for Gold Coast University Hospital.

Building Future Industries

A $3.1 billion industry and significant export earner, delivering products to the world.

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Knowledge Economy

Serving businesses nationwide, while taking advantage of the competitive edge our business community enjoys.

Screen & Game Production

We offer diverse locations to world-class production facilities and a huge network of skilled technical screen workers.

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Tourism, Sport & Major Events

With 300 days of sunshine a year, the Gold Coast’s sub-tropical climate makes for the perfect holiday destination.

Priority sector forecasted growth to 2028

11%

Screen and game production

13%

Knowledge economy

16%

Tourism, sport and major events

8%

Health and wellbeing

11%

Building future industries

8%

Education and future skills

Explore our live deals and City-led investments

Multi-million dollar investments led by the City of Gold Coast creating economic growth and infrastructure development

Lumina at Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct

Lumina will drive healthcare innovation, particularly in medical and digital health technologies, and drive life sciences, health and technology discoveries.

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The Spit

One of the last untouched coastal holdings is The Southport Spit, an area of 201ha on the northern stretch of the Gold Coast’s beaches.

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Ecotourism

Blessed with natural beauty, from pristine beaches to lush hinterland, the Gold Coast is a magnet for tourists drawn to the grandeur of the outdoors.

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