Brisbane’s Growth Is Outpacing Reality (Here’s Why) | Podcast feat. Dr Tony Matthews

Brisbane is growing rapidly—but are we keeping up? In this first episode of The Brisbane Channel Podcast, Adam sits down with Dr Tony Matthews to take a deeper look at what’s really driving growth across Greater Brisbane, and why so many systems are starting to feel under pressure. From housing affordability to infrastructure, migration, and the limits of how cities are designed, this conversation goes beyond the headlines to explore what’s actually happening—and what it means for people living in the region. This is a condensed public version of the full conversation. Channel members at the Insider and Elite Contributor levels can access the full, extended interview, including additional discussion on alternative housing models, international comparisons, and some of the more complex challenges shaping Brisbane’s future. 🤝 SPONSOR Get 10% off painting with YB Painting Services: https://www.ybpainting.com.au/tbc-pod... 💬 GET INVOLVED Suggest a future podcast guest in the comments... ...or put your hand up to be part of a conversation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... ☕ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Become a member to support THE Brisbane Channel and get access to perks (including full podcast episodes):    / @thebrisbanechannel   Or say thanks by buying me a coffee (or two… or ten…): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AdamRobe... 📍 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction 01:02 – Who is Tony Matthews? 02:15 – Why Brisbane? 02:39 – What is playing out in SEQ? 04:31 – What is driving growth? 05:38 – Why here? 08:33 – Listeners: who should I chat with? Plus your 10% discount from our sponsor 08:02 – What about urban densification (AKA consolidation)? 11:00 – Is our culture hindering progress? 12:51 – Developers' benefit vs residents' benefit 16:17 – What about trying successful overseas models? 18:54 – Are we trapped by the decisions of the past? 22:53 – Where are we headed? 26:32 – What about migration? 34:15 – Balancing growth with maintaining character #brisbane #urbanplanning