Economic Pulse

Quarterly snapshot of economic health

Q4 2025 Economic Pulse

The region continues to show positive economic momentum with steady population growth, expanding employment opportunities, and improving liveability indicators. The region demonstrates resilience across key economic sectors.

3
Metrics Improved
1
Metrics Declined
2
Metrics Stable

What Improved

Population Growth
Current: 48,300
+2.5%
vs previous quarter
Healthcare Access Score
Current: 8.7/10
+0.10
vs previous quarter
Education Score
Current: 8.3/10
+0.10
vs previous quarter

What Declined

Cost of Living Index
Current: 100
+1.0
vs previous quarter

What Stayed Stable

Labour Force Participation
58.2%
Commute Time
20 minutes

Top 3 Opportunities

  1. 1

    Healthcare sector expansion creating new employment opportunities

  2. 2

    Competitive housing market attracting new residents and talent

  3. 3

    Improving liveability scores enhancing quality of life indicators

Top 3 Risks

  1. 1

    Housing price appreciation may impact long-term affordability

  2. 2

    Cost of living increases require monitoring for competitiveness

  3. 3

    Workforce aging requires strategic talent attraction initiatives