The latest Census Data has been added to this new Scenic Rim Economic Brief.
The Scenic Rim region covers 4238 square kilometers and is home to almost 41,000 people, an increase of 1.7 per cent on 2015.
The most recent Australian Business Register indicates there are about 4300 local businesses operating in the region, representing an annual increase of 1.8 per cent.
Businesses in the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing sector represent 26.7 per cent of total businesses, contributing $478.6-million in gross regional product in 2016/17.