人口增長常常受到負面評價，但在昆士蘭，我們正抓住增長帶來的機會，為所有人打造更美好的昆士蘭。預計未來幾十年，昆士蘭的人口將會激增，從目前的540萬增加到2046年的640萬至827萬之間。
人們渴望住在這裡並不令人意外；我們擁有極好的天氣、令人驚嘆的自然環境、世界級的城市以及充滿活力的區域樞紐。昆士蘭也是就業的熱門地點，在領導脫碳進程的新產業中擁有眾多職位。
我們知道，人口增長是投資於公共基礎設施和創新的機會。在昆士蘭，我們正制定計劃，充分利用增長為所有昆士蘭人帶來利益。
這些新的昆士蘭人是誰，他們從哪裡來？ 人口增長數據分為三大類：自然增長、國際遷移和州際遷移。
讓我們人口增長的一大部分人根本沒有搬到這裡。自然人口增長是指一段時間內出生人數多於死亡人數。
隨著我們醫學知識的增加、健全的衛生系統以及一般健康的生活方式，昆士蘭的老一輩比以往任何時候都活得更長，同時新一代也在增加。在未來十年，我們預計自然人口增長約為261,000。這意味著，雖然我們的人口在增長，但它也在變化，我們將需要新的工作、服務和基礎設施來服務不同的人群。
國際遷移指的是從海外來到昆士蘭定居的人。在COVID-19大流行期間邊境關閉後國際遷移水平有所下降，但預計未來十年昆士蘭的國際遷移水平將平均每年有27,000人。
州際遷移計算的是從其他州來的人。在大流行期間，我們看到了州際遷移的湧入，因為來自南部各州的人選擇將昆士蘭作為家，而在未來十年將看到州際遷移的穩定流入。
在未來十年，昆士蘭的人口增長將由30%的自然增長、30%的內部到達和40%的國際遷移組成。有興趣深入了解數據？人口中心預測了澳大利亞各州和領地的預期人口增長，包括首府城市和區域分解。
人口增長的好處是什麼？ 如果處理得當，人口增長可以成為讓一個州從好住處變成絕佳住處的火花。昆士蘭人已經熱愛我們偉大社區的心脈和特色以及我們令人難以置信的生活方式，所以我們確保我們的州以正確的方式增長，以增強我們的社區和支持我們的生活方式。
這看起來像是使用增長作為創造理由：
更多的教育和健康設施 創新的零碳社區，如Carseldine Village零碳社區和Songbird Oxley零碳社區 更多令人興奮的公園和綠地 有影響力的基礎設施和投資框架 為我們的數字連接性未來證明的計劃 更多企業、工作和職業機會。 我們有國家規劃、基礎設施和投資框架，旨在確保增長增強我們的社區和地區，改善昆士蘭人的生活、工作和娛樂方式。
所有新的昆士蘭人將住在哪裡？ 隨著人口顯著增長，需要以可負擔的價格提供更多住房。知道我們的人口將繼續增長，讓我們有機會以前所未有的方式思考昆士蘭的「家」概念。
我們正在為當前和未來的昆士蘭人鋪平道路，以前所未有的方式獲取更廣泛的住房範圍，考慮在現有住宅區進行開發以提供更多樣化的選擇，或開發新土地建造新房。了解更多關於我們如何計劃在全州提供各種房屋的信息，解決內建或外擴的問題，以及我們的住房供應專家小組認為未來幾年昆士蘭在住房方面最大的機會是什麼。
人口增長對環境有好處嗎？ 我們為未來十年設定了雄心勃勃的可再生能源目標，你可能想知道我們計劃如何在所有這些額外的人加入的情況下達成它們。
我們不斷增長的人口是我們計劃對昆士蘭的產業和經濟進行脫碳的關鍵驅動力之一。建造和運營我們為綠色昆士蘭所需的所有可再生能源基礎設施將需要巨大的努力，這包括為昆士蘭人創造數以千計的工作機會。
一個繁榮的經濟是實現這類大膽項目所必需的，而一個繁榮的人口是實現這一點的關鍵。
更多關於昆士蘭人口增長的信息 想要跟踪昆士蘭的人口增長及我們的規劃情況嗎？你可以閱讀我們所有關於規劃的博客，找到關於全州住房供應和規劃的信息，瀏覽我們的區域計劃以了解你所在地區的情況，或查看我們正在進行的基礎設施計劃。
The population of Queensland is growing – here’s why that’s a good thing
Population growth often gets a bad rap, but here in Queensland we’re seizing the opportunities that growth brings to make a better Queensland for all.
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Queensland’s population is set to boom in the coming decades, growing from the current 5.4 million to between 6.4 and 8.27 million by 2046.
It’s no wonder people want to live here; we have great weather, amazing natural environments, world-class cities and vibrant regional hubs. Queensland is also the place to be for jobs in the new industries that are leading the charge in decarbonisation.
We know that a growing population is an opportunity to invest in public infrastructure and innovation. In Queensland, we’re putting plans in place to make the most of growth for the benefit of all Queenslanders.
Who are all these new Queenslanders and where are they coming from?
Population growth numbers are broken down into three groups: natural increase, international migration and interstate migration.
A large chunk of the people making our population grow aren’t moving here at all. Natural population increase happens when more people in a population are born than die over a period of time.
With our increasing medical knowledge, great health system and generally healthy lifestyles, older generations of Queenslanders are living longer than ever before, while new generations are being added at the same time. Over the next ten years, we’re expecting a natural population increase of about 261,000. This means that while our population is growing, it’s also changing, and we’ll need new jobs, services and infrastructure to serve different demographics.
International migration accounts for people who arrive from overseas to call Queensland home. After taking a dip when borders closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Queensland’s international migration levels are set to average 27,000 people per year over the next decade.
Interstate migration counts people who have arrived from other states. We saw an influx of interstate migration during the pandemic, as people from the southern states chose to call Queensland home, and will see a steady flow of interstate migration over the next decade.
Over the next decade, population growth in Queensland will comprise 30% from natural growth, with 30% growth from internal arrivals and 40% from international migration. Interested in digging into the data? The Centre for Population forecasts expected population growth across Australian states and territories, including a capital city and regional breakdown.
What are the benefits of population growth?
When handled well, a growing population can be the spark that makes a state go from a good place to live to a great one. Queenslanders already love the heart and character of our great communities and our incredible lifestyle, so we’re making sure our state grows in the right way, to enhance our communities and support our lifestyle.
This looks like using growth as a reason to create:
- more education and health facilities
- innovative net zero communities like Carseldine Village Net Zero Community and Songbird Oxley Net Zero Community
- exciting more parks and green spaces
- impactful infrastructure and investment frameworks
- plans for future-proofing our digital connectivity
- more businesses, jobs and career opportunities.
We have state planning, infrastructure and investment frameworks in place that aim to make sure growth enhances our communities and regions, improving the way Queenslanders live, work and play.
Where will all the new Queenslanders live?
With significant population growth comes the need for more homes at affordable rates. Knowing that our population is set to continue growing provides us with the opportunity to think about the idea of ‘home’ in Queensland in a different way than we have before.
We’re paving the way for current and future Queenslanders to have access to a wider range of housing than before, looking at where development can happen in existing residential areas to create a more diverse offering or where land can be opened up for new homes. Find out more about how we’re planning for a range of housing across the state, addressing the question of building in or out, and what our Housing Supply Expert Panel think are the greatest opportunities for housing in Queensland in the coming years.
Can population growth be good for the environment?
We’ve set ambitious renewable energy targets for the coming decade, and you might be wondering how we’re planning to meet them with all these extra people on board.
Our growing population is one of the key drivers in our plan to decarbonise Queensland’s industries and economy. It’s going to take a massive effort to build and operate all the renewable energy infrastructure we need for a green Queensland, and that includes thousands of jobs for Queenslanders.
A thriving economy is necessary to see through these kinds of gutsy projects, and a thriving population is the key to that.
More information about Queensland’s growing population
Want to keep track of Queensland’s population growth and how we’re planning for it? You can read all of our blogs tackling planning, find information about housing supply and planning across the state, peruse our regional plans to see what’s on the cards for your area or check out our ongoing infrastructure plans.
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