The South East Queensland region. Toowoomba and/or Tweed (NSW) may or may not be considered part of the region depending on the source and usage. Source: Ourbrisbane.com

LGAs in the main urbanised portion of South East Queensland

South East Queensland (SEQ) is a rapidly growing region of the state of Queensland, Australia, which contains approximately two-thirds of the state population. The SEQ region covers 22,420 square kilometres and incorporates 18 Local Government Areas, extending 240 km from Noosa in the north to the Gold Coast and New South Wales border in the south (some sources include Tweed Heads (NSW) which is contiguous as an urban area with Brisbane/Gold Coast), and 140 km west to Toowoomba (Toowoomba is sometimes not considered to be part of SEQ). Image File history File links SEQ_map. ... Image File history File links SEQ_map. ... Toowoomba (also known as the The Garden City) is a city in South East Queensland, Australia. ... Twin Towns, Tweed Heads. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 294 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1390 × 2836 pixels, file size: 405 KB, MIME type: image/png) Labeled map of South East Queensland urban local government areas. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 294 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1390 × 2836 pixels, file size: 405 KB, MIME type: image/png) Labeled map of South East Queensland urban local government areas. ... The states and territories of Australia make up the Commonwealth of Australia under a federal system of government. ... Slogan or Nickname: Sunshine State, Smart State Motto(s): Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Quentin Bryce Premier Anna Bligh (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 28  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $158,506 (3rd... Local Government Area (abbreviated LGA) is a term used in Australia (and especially by the Australian Bureau of Statistics) to refer to areas controlled by each individual Local Government. ... Noosa is located on the Sunshine Coast in South East Queensland, Australia. ... “Gold Coast” redirects here. ... “NSW” redirects here. ... Twin Towns, Tweed Heads. ... Toowoomba (also known as the The Garden City) is a city in South East Queensland, Australia. ...

Demographics

The population of South East Queensland is estimated to be approximately 2.8 million, meaning that every one in seven Australians call the region home. The regional population is heavily urbanised and concentrated along the coast. The three largest population centres of Brisbane, Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast account for 90 per cent of the region's population.^[1] For other uses, see Brisbane (disambiguation). ... “Gold Coast” redirects here. ... Population: 282,645* (2005)[1] (11th) Location: 100 km from Brisbane State District: Caloundra, Maroochydore, Kawana, Noosa, Nicklin Federal Division: Fisher, Fairfax The Sunshine Coast (population 282,645 with up to an additional 50,000 in visitors and seasonal workers) is a coastal region located in South East Queensland, north...

Immigration and Population Growth

South East Queensland is the fastest growing region in Australia, fuelled principally by migration from the southern states. The region has experienced significant population growth over the last two decades, growing on average by 55,000 to 80,000 persons a year since 1986. This growth equates to 1000 new arrivals to the region every week. Current growth trends are expected to continue into the future, and the regional population is estimated to reach 3.71 million to 4.6 million by 2026. Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... 2026 (MMXXVI) will be a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Regional Planning

South East Queensland's future development will be heavily based on the South East Queensland Regional Plan, released by the Queensland state government in 2005^[2]. The regional plan covers the period from 2005 - 2026, with a formal review scheduled for 2010. The plan focuses on slowing development along the coast, in order to prevent creating a 200 km city, and instead aim for growth in the west, in particular around Springfield and Beaudesert^[3]. The Brisbane Institute is an independent think tank based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, founded in 1999. ... Springfield, also known as the Greater Springfield Development, is a 28. ... Beaudesert is a town of approximately 4000 persons in south-eastern Australia. ...

Environment

South East Queensland includes the following regional centres:

• Brisbane, Queensland's capital and largest city
• Gold Coast, Australia's premier tourist destination and surfing mecca to the south of Brisbane.
• Sunshine Coast, another major tourist area to the north of Brisbane (consisting of the Noosa, Maroochy and Caloundra LGAs).
• Ipswich, Queensland's oldest provincial city and industrial centre to Brisbane's west.
• Logan, an industrial city between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
• Toowoomba, located on the Great Dividing Range and principal centre of the Darling Downs.

The State Government is encouraging Noosa, Maroochy and Caloundra LGAs to consider amalgamating into one City of the Sunshine Coast.^{[citation needed]} The LGA's of Caboolture, Kilcoy, Pine Rivers and Redcliffe are also currently investigating amalgamation or boundary changes.^[4][5] For other uses, see Brisbane (disambiguation). ... “Gold Coast” redirects here. ... For other uses, see Surfing (disambiguation). ... Population: 282,645* (2005)[1] (11th) Location: 100 km from Brisbane State District: Caloundra, Maroochydore, Kawana, Noosa, Nicklin Federal Division: Fisher, Fairfax The Sunshine Coast (population 282,645 with up to an additional 50,000 in visitors and seasonal workers) is a coastal region located in South East Queensland, north... Noosa is located on the Sunshine Coast in South East Queensland, Australia. ... Maroochy Shire Council is a Local Government Area on the Sunshine Coast in South East Queensland, Australia. ... Population: 89,435 (2005)[1] Area: 1107[2] km² Mayor: Don Aldous Region: Sunshine Coast Caloundra City Council is a Local Government Area (LGA) in South East Queensland, Australia, on the coastal region of the Sunshine Coast. ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... Logan is a city and Local Government Area in South East Queensland, Australia. ... Toowoomba (also known as the The Garden City) is a city in South East Queensland, Australia. ... The Great Divide runs around the entire eastern and south-eastern edge of Australia The Great Dividing Range, also known as the Eastern Highlands, is Australias most substantial mountain range. ... The Darling Downs is a farming region on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range in southern Queensland, Australia. ... Queensland Government Logo The Government of Queensland is commonly known as the Queensland Government. ... Noosa is located on the Sunshine Coast in South East Queensland, Australia. ... Maroochy Shire Council is a Local Government Area on the Sunshine Coast in South East Queensland, Australia. ... Population: 89,435 (2005)[1] Area: 1107[2] km² Mayor: Don Aldous Region: Sunshine Coast Caloundra City Council is a Local Government Area (LGA) in South East Queensland, Australia, on the coastal region of the Sunshine Coast. ... The town of Caboolture ( ) is the administrative centre of the Caboolture Shire Local Government Area in South East Queensland, Australia, part of the County of Canning, Queensland. ... Kilcoy is a small farming town (pop. ... Pine Rivers Shire is a local government area north of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. ...   Redcliffe City is a municipal location north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. ...

Predominantly rural landscapes lie to the west of the urbanised coastal centres. The Lockyer Valley, a major agricultural area referred to as "South East Queensland's Salad Bowl", lies outside Brisbane. Many World Heritage listed rainforests are located along the region's southern border ranges, an area known as the Scenic Rim, such as Lamington National Park and Main Range National Park. The Lockyer Valley is area of rich farmlands that lies to the west of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and east of Toowoomba. ... Elabana Falls is in Lamington National Park, part of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves World Heritage site in Queensland, Australia. ... Lake Moogerah lies between the Moogerah Peaks and the Scenic Rim. ... Lamington is a national park in Queensland, Australia, lying on the Lamington Plateau 75 km south of Brisbane. ... Main Range is a national park in Queensland (Australia), 85 km southwest of Brisbane. ...

The economy of South East Queensland supports and relies on a wide diversity of agricultural manufacturing industries, commerce and tourism.

The region has an integrated public transport system, TransLink (excludes Toowoomba and Tweed). For a list of all TransLink services, see the list of TransLink services. ...

Local Government Areas

Please note: Toowoomba is sometimes excluded from South East Queensland

Please also note: Tweed is actually within NSW but is often included in planning processes for SEQ. While not officially part of the TransLink public transport network, Surfside Buses run a seamless service across the border that appears as though its integrated to passengers.

“NSW” redirects here. ...

See also

• Regions of Queensland
• South East Queensland Regional Plan
• South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program
• The 200 Kilometre City
• South East Queensland Wikibook
• Shopping Centres in South East Queensland

Map of official regions of Queensland. ... The South East Queensland Regional Plan (SEQ-RP) is a document designed to guide regional growth and development in South East Queensland, Australia, between 2005 and 2026. ... The South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program (2005-2026) (SEQIPP) is a $A32. ... The Brisbane Institute is an independent think tank based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, founded in 1999. ... Queens Plaza Brisbane, Queensland, Australia // South East Queensland, Australia Brisbane Logan Ipswich Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Toowoomba Category: Shopping centres in Australia ...

References

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External links

• South East Queensland Council of Mayors.