About Queensland

Queensland is the engine room for economic growth in Australia. Strong business investment generates tens of thousands of new jobs every year.

Along with a pleasant climate, diverse scenery, and booming economy, Queensland has something that will appeal to everyone.

Temperatures across the state average from around 10°C in winter to 29°C in summer (50°F to 84°F) — quite moderate conditions.

But if it is variety you are after, Queensland’s landscapes have plenty to offer, from tropical rainforests in the north (including the world’s oldest, the Daintree), to deserts in the west, and golden beaches in the south.

Queensland also boasts some of the largest sand islands in the world — Fraser, Stradbroke, and Moreton — a magnet for nature lovers.

Alongside the east coast, stretching for more than 200 kilometres, you will find the Great Barrier Reef, one of the “Natural Wonders of the World” and home to around 1500 species of fish and 350 types of coral.

West of Queensland’s Great Dividing Range are mine sites and huge cattle and sheep properties. The unique red and brown of Queensland’s outback spans around 800,000 square kilometres.
It is from here that much of the State’s wealth is generated, but the Queensland
Government’s “Smart State” initiative has also supplemented economic growth.

Since 1998, more than $3.6 billion has been invested in science, research, and innovation, and it is paying off: Queensland is now home to a diverse range of market-leading industries, including advanced manufacturing, alternative and renewable fuels, aviation and aerospace, biotechnology, creative industries, environmental and mining technologies, information and communication technology, nanotechnology, and therapeutic medicines and devices.

Tourism is another industry that has helped Queensland keep Australia ranked as the most resilient economy in the world for five of the past six years.

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