Tapping into the ‘engine room of Australia’s economy’

Australia’s smaller and faster-growing cities hold great potential on its own merits as thriving hubs of economic activity. KPMG’s inaugural ‘Enterprising Cities’ report presents key insights into the country’s 12 fastest-growing cities.

While the major cities - Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane - traditionally have been viewed as the primary drivers of Australia's economic growth, smaller and faster-growing cities known as ‘Enterprising Cities’ are a crucial part of Australia’s mid-market. These cities are often referred to as the 'engine room of the nation's economy', as they employ nearly a quarter of all Australians and contribute 40 percent of total national business revenue. Furthermore, the COVID-19 p...

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Authors: Phil Quinlan, Tim Mableson,

Published Date: 22 August 2024