Brisbane’s economy has officially surged past $200 billion for the first time, marking a remarkable 16 per cent growth over just four years.

Record jobs, booming investment, and a thriving experience economy are transforming the city into one of the fastest-growing urban economies in Australia and the Asia Pacific.

But what does it mean for residents, local businesses and the city’s future as it prepares for the Olympics and Paralympics in 2032?

Image: Photo by Costa Karabelas: https://www.pexels.com/photo/illuminated-buildings-in-a-city-at-night-18163213/

Produced By: Azucena Carrasco

Featured In Story: Anthony Ryan – CEO of the Brisbane Economic Development Agency

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 26 August 2025