The Queensland coastal city gearing up for one million residents

"No longer an overflow for Brisbane,” this region is becoming one of the state’s most in-demand places to build, thanks to a surge in new master-planned communities. With its current population nearing 500,000 and a land area of more than 2045 square kilometres, the City of Moreton Bay is one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing council areas. In the next 30 years, the City of Moreton Bay is expected to reach one million residents. Picture: GettyLocated between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, the local government area is in the box seat for continued growth, with major investment flowing into new housing and infrastructure. Over the next few years, a wave of new master-planned communities are set to unlock thousands of homes across the region, with 13 greenfield developments currently underway, according to the City of Moreton Bay. Mayor Peter Flannery highlighted just how much the region's perception has changed as it’s entered into this period of rapid growth. “Our city is no longer an overflow for Brisbane, but a housing destination of choice because of the employment and affordable living opportunities on offer for people, particularly young families,” he said. “Thanks t...