13% of residents selected ‘A prosperous economy’ as an important attribute when considering what makes somewhere a good place to live, making it the 14th most important liveability aspect for Sunshine Coast residents overall. Residents rated their experience of ‘A prosperous economy’ in their local area 6.0 out of 10, on average, making it the 10th most positively experienced attribute of 16. In comparison to Australia: 2024, residents of Sunshine Coast placed less importance on A prosperous economy.