Many people think of Sydney (New South Wales) and Melbourne (Victoria) when it comes to business in Australia. That’s a huge oversight. We suggest you lay your eyes on Queensland. On current projections at precisely 9.59pm on Friday 12 October 2018 the sate will welcome its 5 millionth person. And chances are that person will be born somewhere in South East Queensland. Did you know the state’s population rises by one person every 7 minutes and 39 seconds – check out the Queensland population counter