Explore key facts about Brisbane’s economic development, population and growth. Download reports for detailed figures.
Council regularly gathers information about Brisbane’s economy including important statistics and research.
Get to know Brisbane’s key facts and figures for a deeper understanding of our city’s economic landscape.
Total area of Brisbane is 1342.7 km2, consisting of 190 suburbs, plus islands and localities in Moreton Bay.
As of June 2023, 1.32 million people call Brisbane home.
According to the 2021 Census, the average household in Brisbane is made up of 2.5 persons.
Brisbane region’s Gross Regional Product (GRP) was estimated at $181 billion in 2020-21.
There were more than 143,000 registered businesses in Brisbane in 2023-24.
As of September 2024, Brisbane had a labour force of more than 814,000 people.
According to the 2021 Census, 68% of people work and live within Brisbane LGA.
As of June 2023, 70% of Brisbane’s population were working age (between 15-64 years).
For more figures on resident population, resident labour force and projected jobs growth, download Brisbane's Economic Profile.
Gain insight into our strategy to make Brisbane a global hub for tourism, business and culture.
The Brisbane Economic Development Plan includes facts and figures behind our initiatives to:
Download the plan for more statistics showing Brisbane’s commitment to long-term prosperity and sustainability.
For more insights into the local economy, visit Brisbane Economic Development Agency.
External key economic facts come from sources including Australian Bureau of Statistics and Queensland Treasury.
Statement of data quality: While every care has been taken to ensure the content is accurate, there may be errors or omissions. No legal responsibility is accepted for the information.
You can access other data on the Brisbane Local Government Area report by creating a customised community profile.
