Economy
Redland City has a range of industries on the mainland including food and beverage processing, white goods and specialist manufacturing. In primary production, Redland hosts 30% of Queensland's poultry industry production and produces 18.9% of its sweet potatoes. It has a number of big plant nurseries geared to the export market and a significant cultivation of cut flowers.
With the increasing proportion of retirees, retirement and aged care facilities, professional and general services have become major employment businesses. Tourism is rapidly becoming a key industry. North Stradbroke Island, one of the world's largest sand islands is a major drawcard for visitors despite most of the south of the island being tied up in sand mining leases and water catchments.
Other industries include local government, government department regional offices, and government services such as those associated with health and education.
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