The primary hubs within the Fraser Coast encompass Hervey Bay, Maryborough, and Fraser Island, emphasizing a focus on family and proximity between home and work. A $100 million revitalization project in Hervey Bay aims to transform the city center and civic hub into a world-class destination, with $40 million sourced from the Hinkler Regional Deal. Recent growth in the Fraser Coast region has been primarily fueled by net migration. The Fraser Coast Regional Council predicts a population of 115,246 by 2023, estimated to rise by 28,765 individuals, marking a 24.96% increase to reach 144,011 by 2041. When considering COVID recovery, the Fraser Coast is demonstrating a more robust rebound compared to other regions in Queensland. Predictions indicate a minimal 0.7% impact in 2024, contrasting sharply with the 7.2% forecast for the rest of Regional QLD. Furthermore, employment has rebounded more strongly than in Regional QLD, with the 2022-23 Infrastructure investment facilitating the creation of 3,900 new jobs.