Moreton Bay

The Moreton Bay Region economy has been driven by population growth, manufacturing in Brendale, Narangba and Clontarf, and investment in transport, health and education infrastructure.

Manufacturing is the major exporting industry accounting for almost one third of all regional exports (30.8%). Construction exports are worth $1.27 billion while Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing exports from the region are worth $541.4 million. The Moreton Bay Region produces $846m in agricultural products annually, with fruit and nuts forming the core of the region’s agricultural output and strawberry production, worth $121m annually.

Development of the Mill Site at Petrie as a commercial and knowledge precinct is planned. Anchored by the University of the Sunshine Coast campus, it will become a cluster of local innovative, high tech and professional services businesses. Moreton Bay is recognised as one of the world’s best whale watching destinations, with the Humpback whale the most surface active whale.