The South East Queensland region is spread over an area which includes Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay. Covering the largest concentration of urban development in Queensland, the region is home to the majority of the state’s population. West of the population-dense coastal area agricultural, grazing, beef and dairy industries are prevalent. The region has a humid sub-tropical climate with dry, mild winters and wet, warm summers; annual average rainfall varies from 800 mm in the Lockyer valley to up to 1600 mm in coastal areas such as Coolum.