210k increase, is that all? Adelaide's pop is predicted to increase by 500k, maybe we should a put team there instead?
Figures alone aren’t always a definitive reflection and/or don’t tell the full story.
Greater Adelaide has Adelaide. Is there anywhere else in that region that provides the same housing, work/life balance and general good spot to set up and live? Maybe, I’m not sure.
South Queensland has Brisbane, Gold Coast, Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, Redlands, Logan, Ipswich. 6 of those 7 areas are genuinely nice to live in and work from. Sure all have rotten parts but every city/region does.
One could argue Ipswich has some great little spots too. From a business point of view my most recent experiences has seen a commercial boom in Moreton Bay, Logan and Sunshine Coast. Brisbane and Goldie are always money making centers.
Realistically if there weren’t so many Sydney teams, South Qld could easily sustain 5/6 to varying degrees but it is what is and we are where we are. A 5th South Qld team in time will happen.
Whether thats next round or 20+ years down the line remains to be seen.