Shah Fernandes said that “for the first time in seven years” there was no shortage of young workers, with new arrivals moving in fast.

“When the jobs were in short supply and it was hard to move around, this helps bring people up and brings all the new employees together, even in the same city,” he said.

Mr Fernandes, 55, also said the Government wanted to attract businesses to its city. “The government was keen for us to remain a place where companies can grow fast.”

He added that the Government wanted more residents from rural areas and could not just be about people from the south-west or the east.

“Everyone wants a fair shot, everyone wants to contribute,” he said.

“To attract young people is a key to the success of our country.”

He did not expect the Government to have any qualms about making any decision that might adversely affect tourism or the local economy.

Mr Fernandes said the Government’s decision to invest in the city was “good for the economy” and would be well worth the cost to keep jobs in the city.

“The Government wants to create a culture of prosperity and we want to be one of the cities of choice for companies wanting to create jobs,” he said.

“People want to live in a safe city which will help make life easier. It will do everyone’s job to make Australia a safe country.”

Originally published as Young workers flock to cities