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	Topics South East Queensland Topic Home South East Queensland (SEQ) is a region of the stateStates and territories of Australia The states and territories of Australia make up the Commonwealth of Australia under a federal system of government.... of QueenslandQueensland Queensland is a state of Australia, in the north-east of the country.... in AustraliaAustralia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland o... , which contains approximately two-thirds of the state population. The SEQ region covers 22,420 square kilometres and incorporates ten Local Government Areas, extending 240 km from NoosaNoosa, Queensland Noosa is located on the Sunshine Coast in South East Queensland, Australia.... in the north to the Gold CoastGold Coast, Queensland Gold Coast City is located in the South-east corner of Queensland, Australia.... and New South WalesNew South Wales New South Wales is Australia's most populous state, located in the south-east of the country, north of Victoria and south o... border in the south (some sources include Tweed Heads (NSW)Tweed Heads, New South Wales Overview Tweed Heads is a town located in north-eastern New South Wales, Australia.... which is contiguous as an urban area with Brisbane/Gold Coast), and 140 km west to ToowoombaToowoomba, Queensland Grammar SchoolToowoomba Grammar School... (not officially part of SEQ). Demographics The population of South East Queensland is estimated to be approximately 2.77 million, meaning that one in eight Australians call the region home. The regional population is heavily urbanised and concentrated along the coast. The three largest population centres of BrisbaneBrisbane Brisbane* is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Austr... , Gold CoastGold Coast, Queensland Gold Coast City is located in the South-east corner of Queensland, Australia.... and the Sunshine CoastSunshine Coast, Queensland Summary Australia's Sunshine Coast is the coastal region north of the Queensland capital of Brisbane.... account for 90 per cent of the region's population. Regions South East Queensland generally consists of the following regions: BrisbaneBrisbane Brisbane is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Austr... - the capital and largest city of Queensland. The Brisbane metropolitan area consists of the City of BrisbaneBrisbane City Council The Brisbane City Council is the governing council for Brisbane, which is the capital of Queensland, Australia.... , as well as the following local governments: Ipswich City Council - an outer-suburban city with an industrial and mining heritage west of Brisbane. Logan City Council - a largely residential area between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Moreton Bay Regional CouncilMoreton Bay Regional Council Moreton Bay Regional Council is a new "super-shire" by the Local Government Reform Commission, created on 15 March 2008 whe... - a largely residential area between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Redland City Council - a residential and agricultural area on the shores of Moreton Bay to the south-east of Brisbane. Gold CoastGold Coast, Queensland Gold Coast City is located in the South-east corner of Queensland, Australia.... - a major tourist and retirement destination to the south of Brisbane, and the largest non-capital city in Australia. Sunshine CoastSunshine Coast, Queensland Australia's Sunshine Coast is the coastal region north of the Queensland capital of Brisbane.... - a coastal tourist and agricultural region to the north of Brisbane. The Glass House Mountains are a symbol of this region. Lockyer Valley - an agricultural area west of Ipswich, known for its fruit and vegetable production. Scenic RimScenic Rim The Scenic Rim is a group of mountain ranges of the Great Dividing Range in South East Queensland.... - a pastoral area inland from the Gold Coast known for its scenic mountains and villages. Somerset Regional CouncilSomerset Regional Council Somerset Regional Council is a Local Government Area in Queensland, Australia.... - a pastoral area north west of Brisbane and location of two major dams supplying South East Queensland with water. This area is also known as the Brisbane Valley. Toowoomba - The Garden City of Australia Airports Brisbane AirportBrisbane Airport Brisbane Airport is located in the Brisbane suburb of Eagle Farm, Queensland, Australia.... - The major international gateway to the region offering services direct to CaliforniaCalifornia California is a state spanning the southern half of the west coast of the contiguous United States.... , AsiaAsia Asia is the largest and most populous continent or region, depending on the definition.... , OceaniaOceania Oceania is a geographical, often geopolitical, region consisting of numerous lands—mostly islands but usually includi... and the Middle EastMiddle East The Middle East is a subcontinent for the historical and cultural subregion of Africa-Eurasia traditionally held to be count... . Gold Coast AirportGold Coast Airport Gold Coast Airport, or Coolangatta Airport, is an Australian domestic and international airport on the Gold Coast, si... - The second major gateway is one of Australia's fastest growing airport offering services to Japan and New Zealand. Sunshine Coast AirportSunshine Coast Airport The Sunshine Coast Airport, or Maroochydore Airport is the gateway to some of Queensland's most beautiful holiday des... - A domestic airport offering services to SydneySydney Sydney is the most populous city in Australia with a metropolitan area population of over 4.2 million people .... and MelbourneMelbourne Melbourne is the state capital and largest city in the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-largest city in Australi... . Archerfield AirportArcherfield Airport Archerfield Airport is a small airport located 12 kilometres south-west of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.... - a general aviation airport located approximately 11km south of the Brisbane CBD. Redcliffe AirportRedcliffe Airport Summary Redcliffe Airport is an airport in Redcliffe, Vanuatu .... - a general aviation airport located on the Redcliffe Peninsula approximately 28km from the Brisbane CBD. RAAF Base AmberleyRAAF Base Amberley RAAF Base Amberley is a Royal Australian Air Force base that is located 8 km of Ipswich, Queensland and 50 km southwest of B... - the largest operational base of the air force in Australia located in south-western Ipswich appoximately 50km form the Brisbane CBD. 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. South East Queensland is expected to be home to four million by 2026. 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. 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 cityThe Brisbane Institute The Brisbane Institute is an independent think tank based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, founded in 1999.... , and instead aim for growth in the west, in particular around SpringfieldSpringfield, Queensland Springfield, also known as the Greater Springfield Development, is a 28.50 square kilometre residential development lo... and BeaudesertBeaudesert, Queensland Beaudesert_region:AU-QLD}}) is a town of approximately 4,000 persons and the administrative centre of the Beaudesert Shire L... . Environment South East Queensland includes the following regional centres: BrisbaneBrisbane Brisbane is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Austr... , Queensland's capital and largest city Gold CoastGold Coast, Queensland Gold Coast City is located in the South-east corner of Queensland, Australia.... , Queensland's premier tourist destination and surfingSurfing Surfing is a surface water sport that involves the participant being carried by a breaking wave.... mecca to the south of Brisbane. Sunshine CoastSunshine Coast, Queensland Australia's Sunshine Coast is the coastal region north of the Queensland capital of Brisbane.... , another major tourist area to the north of Brisbane. IpswichIpswich, Queensland Ipswich is a city and Local Government Area situated on the Bremer River in South East Queensland, Australia.... , Queensland's oldest provincial city and industrial centre to Brisbane's south-west. LoganLogan City, Queensland Logan is a city and Local Government Area in South East Queensland, Australia.... , an industrial city between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. ToowoombaToowoomba, Queensland Summary Grammar SchoolToowoomba Grammar School... , located on the Great Dividing RangeGreat Dividing Range The Great Dividing Range, also known as the Eastern Highlands, is Australia's most substantial mountain range.... and principal centre of the Darling DownsDarling Downs, Queensland The Darling Downs* is a farming region on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range in southern Queensland, Australia.... . Predominantly rural landscapes lie to the west of the urbanised coastal centres. The Lockyer ValleyLockyer Valley, Queensland The Lockyer Valley is area of rich farmlands that lies to the west of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and east of Toowoomba.... , 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 RimScenic Rim The Scenic Rim is a group of mountain ranges of the Great Dividing Range in South East Queensland.... , such as Lamington National ParkLamington National Park Lamington is a national park in Queensland, Australia, lying on the Lamington Plateau 75 km south of Brisbane.... and Main Range National ParkMain Range National Park Main Range is a mountain range and a national park in Queensland, 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, TransLinkTransLink (South East Queensland) TransLink is a system of integrated public transport that covers rail, bus and ferry networks in South East Queensland, Aust... (excludes Toowoomba and Tweed). Local Government Areas Please note: Toowoomba is sometimes excluded from South East Queensland Please also note: Tweed is actually within NSWNew South Wales New South Wales is Australia's most populous state, located in the south-east of the country, north of Victoria and south o... 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 to passengers as though it is integrated. See also Regions of QueenslandRegions of Queensland The Regions of Queensland refers to the geographic areas of the Australian state of Queensland.... South East Queensland Regional PlanSouth East Queensland Regional Plan The South East Queensland Regional Plan is a document designed to guide regional growth and development in South East Queens... South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and ProgramSouth East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program The South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program is a $A66 billion plan for infrastructure investment in South East... The 200 Kilometre CityThe Brisbane Institute The Brisbane Institute is an independent think tank based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, founded in 1999.... Shopping Centres in South East Queensland External links .