Invest in a sustainable future
Invest in the Fraser Coast
A world famous natural environment
150+ years expertise in high quality manufacturing
Increasingly closer to major economic activity centres
Diverse, sustainable regional economy
A leader in sustainability, world famous for a pristine environment
Increasingly closer to major economic activity centres
150+ years expertise in high quality manufacturing
Diverse, sustainable regional economy
Fraser Coast Regional Council's Economic Development Team works to assist businesses and developers navigate the Council approval process to see the delivery of projects that can provide significant economic benefits to the Fraser Coast region.
To enquire about support for your project or proposal, please click here.
Welcome to the Fraser Coast
The Fraser Coast provides limitless potential and opportunity. We are perfectly placed on the doorstep of the rapidly growing South-East Queensland region, and are a gateway to the resource-rich Central Queensland.
As one of Queensland’s oldest, yet fastest growing regions, the Fraser Coast is brimming with opportunities to invest in a sustainable future.
A dynamic region with a proud industrial heritage, the Fraser Coast is evolving.
A snapshot of our Fraser Coast region...
$4.79b
Gross Regional Product
7,105km2
Land Area
41,019
Workforce
6,419
Local Businesses
1.86M
Annual Visitors (2019)
8,833 Employees
Health Care and Social Assistance Industry
115,246
Our Local Population
317,810
Economic Catchment
Fraser Coast - Priority Growth Opportunities
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Sustainability
The Fraser Coast is the place where a pristine natural environment meets with modern innovation - the ideal place to develop solutions for the future.
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Health & Aged Care
A growing population will continue to see increased opportunities to invest in health and aged care in Australia's favourite lifestyle destination.
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Advanced Manufacturing
With 150+ years experience in quality manufacturing, the Fraser Coast is set to become a hub of advanced manufacturing
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Tourism
With UNESCO listed Fraser Island, and the world's first whale heritage site, the Fraser Coast offers unique nature based tourism experiences attracting visitors from around the world.
A Well-Connected Network
Live close to the action but far enough away to enjoy the benefits of relaxed, regional living.
The Fraser Coast sits at the hub of the Wide Bay-Burnett, one Australia’s fastest growing regions. The region is centred on the twin cities of Hervey Bay and Maryborough and has direct road, rail and air access to major domestic centres including resource sectors to the west and north.
It lies just north of the Sunshine Coast, and south of the Bundaberg North Burnett region, only 250km north (about 3 ½ hours) from Brisbane by road and a 90-minute flight from Sydney.
Other businesses that choose Fraser Coast...
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