The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Queensland peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Queensland, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Brisbane, Gold Coast and North Lakes. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Queensland follow the same region trend.

How do development practices in Queensland fare in comparison to others in Australia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Queensland was the 6th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Australia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Queensland ranked 6th in 1975, 5th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Queensland is Helensvale with an SNDi of 5.18, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Redcliffe with an SNDi of 2.44, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Redcliffe, Helensvale

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Queensland rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Queensland, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Brisbane, Gold Coast and North Lakes. Out of the three cities, Gold Coast and North Lakes do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Gold Coast peaked in 1991-2005. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in North Lakes peaked in 1991-2005.

To date, Queensland is the 7th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Australia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in Australia, the street network in Queensland has become more connected. Queensland ranked 6th in 1975, 6th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.