Comparisons
Queensland vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Australia: Western Australia and South Australia
Queensland in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
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.
Queensland in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
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.