Onwards and Upwards
Growing the economy
Supporting regional economic growth
and employment is one of Brisbane Airport’s
primary objectives.
Brisbane Airport is a transport and business hub and a gateway
for tourism, trade and economic activity for the South-East
Queensland (SEQ) region. With SEQ being one of Australia’s
fastest growing regions, the ability of the airport to contribute
to economic activity is, and will continue to be, important for
sustaining growth.
What do they
spend it on?
Brisbane Airport Corporation is investing significantly in
expanded aviation capacity and airport precinct development
to encourage new industries and employment.
Tourist expenditure on a typical
international flight generates
approximately $163,000.
Brisbane Airport’s direct contribution to the SEQ economy
in 2008* was equal to:
Calculated by estimated 84 tourist passengers
spending an average of $1,949 per passenger.
• $3.2 billion in output to the SEQ economy.
• $1.4 billion in spending in the wider community.
• $840 million in total wages for people working at the airport.
*Independently assessed by Access Economics; assessed in today’s dollars.
‘Now that’s a big pineapple!’
(Sunshine Coast Bus trip $39)
‘To the city, driver.’
(Taxis $25)
‘It says so much, don’t you think?’
(Gallery of Modern Art exhibit $42)
‘Aaaaaaaaaaaargh!!!!’
(Dreamworld $180)
‘What a night!’
(A night out on the Gold Coast $106)
‘Foot massage or spa? Decisions.’
(Noosa Resort $537)
‘Gnaaarly tubes!’
(Surf Lessons in Surfers Paradise $55)
‘Thar she blows!‘
(Whale watching Moreton Bay $135)
More jobs
Brisbane Airport currently employs over 17,000 full-time equivalent
employees every day, in industries such as aviation, education,
construction and retail. It is forecast that this workforce will grow
to more than 50,000 by 2029.
In 2007, Brisbane Airport Corporation commenced work on its
$4.2 billion infrastructure program. $680 million has already been spent
in new roads and terminal upgrades. A new runway, Domestic Terminal
expansion, car parks and other projects are still to be delivered over the
next decade. These projects will have a sgnificant flow-on effect,
with many more jobs created beyhond the airport boundary.
More passengers
Brisbane Airport currently processes over 19 million passengers
per year, with passenger numbers expected to increase to over
45 million by 2029.
Annual passenger projections
32883
9508
9122
9905
31803
8747
8382
8029
7686
7355
6724
6425
6129
5840
5231
4877
4556
30738
29690
28659
27645
26650
25673
24716
23778
22889
22017
21165
20332
19522
18714
17815
4163
16732
15656
4100
3975
14898
5000
4074
10000
14757
15000
14350
20000
4336
25000
5571
30000
7034
35000
13519
Passengers (000’s)
40000
10312
45000
0
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
International Domestic
Forecasts are based on a traffic review by Tourism Futures International in March 2010.
More tourism
Brisbane Airport’s 24/7 operations are key to its ability to attract airlines
and passengers to Brisbane, and gives Brisbane a competitive edge over
other major Australian airports.
Visitors to Queensland spent $18,796 billion in 2009 – 16 million
domestic overnight visitors spent $11,763 billion, two million
international tourists spent $3.9 billion, and 29.7 million day
visitors spent $3.1 billion.
More Trade
Coming into Queensland:
Motors, mail, appliances, furniture, bedding, books, vegetables, medical
supplies, hats, fabrics and lots more arriving in Brisbane for sale,
manufacture and distribution.
Going out of Queensland:
Fresh produce, seafood, mining and agricultural products, medical
supplies, household goods, motor vehicle components, and domestic
appliances for sale overseas.