Surf Coast Economic Overview
Population: 21,771 (2006 Census) (ABS ERP 2009: 25,458 people)
Gross Regional Product: $823.608 Million
Per Capita Gross Regional Product: $37,830
Output
Total Output in the area is estimated at $1.73 billion.
The major contributors to output are:
| Industry Sector |
$M |
% |
| Construction |
$379.586 |
22.0 % |
| Property & business services |
$208.403 |
12.1 % |
| Manufacturing |
$177.027 |
10.3 % |
| Other |
$961.436 |
55.7 % |
Employment
Total Employment in the area is estimated at 5,937 jobs.
The major contributors to employment are
| Industry Sector |
Jobs |
% |
| Retail trade |
943 |
15.9 % |
| Accommodation, cafes & restaurants |
813 |
13.7 % |
| Construction |
753 |
12.7 % |
| Other |
3,428 |
57.7 % |
Value Added
Total Value-added in the area is estimated at $720.252 million.
The major contributors to value-added are
| Industry Sector |
$M |
% |
| Construction |
$105.204 |
14.6 % |
| Property & business services |
$92.056 |
12.8 % |
| Wholesale trade |
$71.808 |
10.0 % |
| Other |
$451.184 |
62.6 % |