2020

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Economic Development Department (07) 5689 1499 / (03) 5444 4788 1300 MACKAY (622 529) www.remplan.com.au [email protected] www.investmackay.com 2020 CONTENTS

06. OVERVIEW 34. HOUSING

08. DEMOGRAPHICS 44. TOURISM

18. EMPLOYMENT 52 . TRENDS

22. INDUSTRY 60. RESOURCES

6 MACKAY REGION OVERVIEW WELCOME TO THE MACKAY REGION: 7

Mackay’s employment, investment and development opportunities, buoyant economy and lifestyle attributes are just some of the many positive aspects that encourage people to live, work and play in the Mackay region. MACKAY REGION Mackay is a thriving regional centre with a population of almost 117,000 people. Our local economy is diverse and supported by strong activity in the resources sector, resurgence in agribusiness, and growth in construction, logistics, education and tourism. Our economic landscape is innovative, forward thinking and full of exciting opportunities. OVERVIEW Mackay is the gateway to the rich coal deposits in the Bowen and Galilee Basins and hosts much of the engineering, manufacturing and mining services industries supporting the resources sector. It is one of the leading sugar-producing regions in Australia and is home to one of the country’s largest producer of ethanol products. Mackay is on a journey of re-inventing itself and transforming our regional economy. We are embracing transformation to capture future opportunities and to ensure our region remains relevant and continues to grow and thrive. We are committed to harnessing our region’s strengths, forging positive economic partnerships and continually diversifying what we have to offer. Only an hour’s flight from Brisbane, the Mackay region boasts an enviable lifestyle and a thriving economy with the benefits of a fast-growing coastal city. Its coastal location is complemented by its spectacular natural environment. This includes 31 beaches, a picturesque blue river and a pristine rainforest hinterland. This profile presents economic and demographic data for the Mackay region. For further information on the Mackay region, please contact the Mackay Regional Council’s Economic Development team – phone: 1300 622 529 or (07) 4961 9530.

The industry sectors which are the key drivers of the Mackay region’s economy in terms of regional exports, employment, value-added and local expenditure on goods and services (backward linkages) are recognised as key propulsive industries. At the 114 industry sector level, the industry sectors which ‘ranked’ in the top 12 in terms of regional exports, employment, value-added and local expenditure on goods and services (backward linkages) are: > Pre-School, Primary, Secondary & Special Education > Construction Services > Wholesale Trade > Coal Mining > Other Agriculture

> Professional, Scientific & Technical Services > GRP - $9.132b > Road Transport > Population – 116,539 > Retail Trade > Strong population growth forecast, heading > Public Administration & Regulatory Services towards 160,000 over the coming decades > Other Repair & Maintenance > Gateway to the Bowen and Galilee Basins > Sugar & Confectionery Manufacturing > Located an hour’s flight to Brisbane > Health Care Services > Great Barrier Reef located just off shore

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M ACK AY DEMOGRAPHICS

HOME TO 116,539 PEOPLE

EXPECTED TO GROW BY 34,710 PEOPLE BETWEEN 2021 TO 2041 9

The estimated resident population in the Mackay region as at June 30, 2018 is 116,539 people. Since 2014, there has been population decline. Despite this, between 2008 and 2018 the Mackay region (estimated resident) population increased by 7,895 people (7.3%), with an average annual compound population growth of 0.7% between 2008 and 2018.

M ACK AY 125,000

120,000 DEMOGRAPHICS 115,000 110,000

105,000 118,916 118,878 118,292 117,218 116,601 117,495 116,539 115,960 113,699

100,000 111,455 108,644

95,000 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

The majority of population increase in the Mackay region during 2008 to 2018 occurred in Eimeo - Rural View, which increased by 4,282 people, an annual average increase of 4.1%. Pioneer Valley (+2,397) and Ooralea - Bakers Creek (+1,732) experienced the next highest levels of population increase over the last ten years. North Mackay followed by Slade Point and Shoal Point experienced the largest declines between 2008 and 2018.

Population (ERP JUNE 30) Population Change (Ann. Avg)

Statistical Area Level 2 2008 2013 2018 08-13 13-18 08-18

Andergrove - Beaconsfield 14,572 15,099 15,412 0.7% 0.4% 0.6% East Mackay 3,734 3,763 3,543 0.2% -1.2% -0.5% Eimeo - Rural View 8,554 11,670 12,836 6.4% 1.9% 4.1% Eungella Hinterland 0 9 16 - 12.2% - Mackay 3,973 3,897 3,646 -0.4% -1.3% -0.9% Mackay Harbour 493 558 554 2.5% -0.1% 1.2% Mount Pleasant - Glenella 10,2095 11,017 10,962 1.5% -0.1% 0.7% North Mackay 6,817 6,855 5,968 0.1% -2.7% -1.3% Ooralea - Bakers Creek 3,498 4,806 5,230 6.6% 1.7% 4.1% Pioneer Valley 6,028 8,003 8,425 5.8% 1.0% 3.4% Sarina 11,372 12,096 11,597 1.2% -0.8% 0.2% Seaforth - Calen 8,372 8,555 8,176 0.4% -0.9% -0.2% Shoal Point - Bucasia 4,910 5,822 6,011 3.5% 0.6% 2.0% Slade Point 4,001 3,802 3,234 -1.0% -3.2% -2.1% South Mackay 7,396 7,440 6,595 0.1% -2.4% -1.1% Walkerston - Eton 8,162 8,765 8,177 1.4% -1.4% 0.0% West Mackay 6,553 6,721 6,157 0.5% -1.7% -0.6% Mackay region 108,644 118,878 116,539 1.8% -0.4% 0.7%

Source: ABS, Estimated Resident Population, 3218.0, Table 3.

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The following data is sourced from the Queensland Government population projections, 2018 edition (medium series). Between 2021 and 2041, the population of the Mackay region is projected to increase by 34,710 people. The average annual projected population growth between 2021 and 2041 of 1.2% is higher than the average growth rate experienced over the previous 10 years (0.7%). Between 2021 and 2041, Shoal Point – Bucasia is anticipated to sustain the highest average annual growth rate in the broader Mackay region growing at 3.1% per annum while Eimeo – Rural View is anticipated to have the largest population increase with an additional 7,241 residents by 2041.

POPULATION PROJECTIONS – MACKAY (R) Avg Annual Change Statistical Area Level 2 2021 2026 2031 2036 2041 2021-2031 2031-2041

Andergrove - Beaconsfield 15,415 15,852 16,239 16,576 16,730 0.5% 0.3% East Mackay 3,656 3,743 3,795 3,926 4,042 0.4% 0.6% Eimeo - Rural View 13,995 15,969 17,589 19,253 21,237 2.3% 1.9% Eungella Hinterland 16 16 16 16 16 0.1% 0.1% Mackay 3,859 4,017 4,145 4,396 4,653 0.7% 1.2% Mackay Harbour 717 906 980 1,087 1,200 3.2% 2.0% Mount Pleasant - Glenella 12,101 12,965 13,863 15,037 15,504 1.4% 1.1% North Mackay 6,350 6,485 6,641 6,966 7,269 0.5% 0.9% Ooralea - Bakers Creek 5,622 6,279 7,122 7,614 8,308 2.4% 1.6% Pioneer Valley 9,134 9,516 10,307 10,942 11,700 1.2% 1.3% Sarina 12,414 13,283 14,199 15,646 17,224 1.4% 2.0% Seaforth - Calen 8,523 8,941 9,288 10,025 10,870 .9% 1.6% Shoal Point - Bucasia 6,300 6,824 8,493 9,912 11,681 3.0% 3.2% Slade Point 3,553 3,567 3,561 3,544 3,517 0.0% -0.1% South Mackay 6,763 6,888 6,990 7,111 7,256 0.3% 0.4% Walkerston - Eton 8,780 8,918 9,285 9,559 9,888 0.6% 0.6% West Mackay 6,373 6,549 6,692 6,917 7,187 0.5% 0.7% Mackay region 123,570 130,714 139,205 148,527 158,280 1.2% 1.3%

Source: Queensland Government population projections 2018 edition; (medium series), by Statistical Area 2 (SA2), SA3 and SA4 Queensland, 2016 to 2041

POPULATION PROJECTIONS BY AGE COHORT – MACKAY (R) 0-14 15-29 30-49 50-64 65-79 80+ Total

2021 25,541 23,041 32,595 24,076 14,153 4,165 123,570 2026 26,068 24,384 34,016 24,229 16,748 5,270 130,714 2031 27,235 25,773 36,535 24,149 18,623 6,889 139,205 2036 28,824 27,146 38,542 25,300 20,097 8,618 148,527

2041 30,541 28,325 40,829 27,176 20,915 10,493 158,280

2021-2041 5,000 5,285 8,234 3,100 6,762 6,329 34,710 11

POPULATION PROJECTIONS BY AGE COHORT - MACKAY (R)

2021 2031 2041

50,000

40,000

30,000 20,915 20,000 18,623 14,153 10,493 25,541 27,235 30,541 23,041 25,773 28,325 32,595 36,353 40,829 24,076 24,149 27,176

10,000 6,889 4,165

0 0-14 15-29 30-49 50-64 65-79 80+

TOP 10 QUEENSLAND LGAS POPULATION GROWTH (2021 - 2041) From 2021 to 2041, the Mackay LGA is projected to be the 9th largest growing LGA from a total of 78 LGAs in Queensland.

2021-2031 2031-2041 180,000

160,000

140,000

120,000

100,000

80,000

60,000 40,250 37,770 85,361 81,218 40,000 164,541 147,019 146,627 146,710 128,497 154,239 107,486 99,374 90,458 113,270 31,124 30,919 19,076 16,567 15,634 20,000 16,839

0 Ipswich Gold Brisbane Moreton Logan Sunshine Townsville Cairns Mackay Toowoomba Coast Bay Coast

Mackay Economic Profile | 2020 12 Growth driven by retirees

Analysis of the community profile of the Mackay Between 2011 and 2016, the population region in 2016 compared to the Mackay – Isaac – increased by 2,173 people (1.9%). The largest Whitsunday Statistical Area 4 (SA4) (comprising the changes in age structure in this area between Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday LGAs), shows that 2011 and 2016 were in the age groups: the age structures are in line with one another. > 60 to 69 (+2,043 persons); Overall, 20.7% of the population was aged between > 35 to 49 (-1,555 persons); 0 and 14, and 18.8% was aged 60 years and over, > 70 to 75 (+1,511 persons); and compared with 20.7% and 18.1%, respectively for > 50 to 54 (+1,287 persons). the Mackay – Isaac – Whitsunday SA4. Advanced The major differences between the age 0 to 4 6.7% Diploma structure of the Mackay region and the Mackay 6.9% - Isaac - Whitsunday SA4 were: 7.1% 5 to 9 7.3% > A smaller percentage of 25 to 34 year olds 6.8% 10 to 14 (13.5% compared to 14.6%); 6.5% > A larger percentage of 70 to 84 year olds (7.2% 6.3% compared to 6.7%) 15 to 19 5.9% 5.8% 20 to 24 6.0% 0 to 4 -375 13.5% 25 to 34 14.6% 5 to 9 418 35 to 49 20.7% 20.9% 10 to 14 -233 50 to 59 14.2% 14.0% 15 to 19 -483 60 to 69 10.1% Advanced 10.1% Diploma 20 to 24 -573 70 to 84 7.2% 6.7% 25 to 34 -237 1.4% 85+ 1.3% 35 to 49 -1,555 0 5 10 15 20 25 50 to 59 1,287 PROPORTION OF POPULATION (%) 60 to 69 2,043 Mackay region Mackay (SA4)

70 to 84 1,511

85+ 370

-2000 -1000 0 500 1,000 2,000 3,000 Change in Persons CHANGE IN POPULATION - 2011 - 2020 13

Analysis of the qualifications of the population in the Analysis of individual income levels in the Mackay Mackay region in 2016 compared to the Mackay - region in 2016 compared to the Mackay - Isaac - Isaac - Whitsunday (SA4) shows that these are in Whitsunday (SA4) shows that there was a similar line with one another. proportion of persons earning a high income (those Overall, 34.7% of the population held educational earning $1,500 per week or more) and a higher qualifications, and 55.7% had no qualifications, proportion of low income persons (those earning compared with 34.2% and 54.7%, respectively for less than $400 per week). the Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday (SA4). Overall, 18.3% of the population earned a high income, and 27.3% earned a low income, compared Advanced 5.9% with 18.4% and 25.8%, respectively for the Mackay Diploma 6.0% - Isaac - Whitsunday (SA4). Bachelor or 7.5% Higher 7.3% Degree Negative / Nil 9.1% 21.2% 8.5% Vocational 20.9% $1-$149 4.0% No 55.7% 3.8% Qualification 54.7% $150-$299 6.6% 9.6% 6.2% Not Stated 11.1% $300-$399 7.6% 7.3% 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 $400-$499 7.4% 7.2% PROPORTION OF POPULATION (%) 7.4% $500-$649 Mackay region Mackay (SA4) 7.3% 7.2% $650-$799 7.4% Advanced 7.8% 1,160 $800-$999 Diploma 7.9% Bachelor or 7.9% Higher 1,158 $1,000-$1,249 7.8% Degree 5.6% Vocational 2,258 $1,250-$1,499 5.3% No 9.0% -2,989 $1,500-$1,999 Qualification 8.6% 9.3% Not Stated 586 $2,000 or more 9.8% 11.2% -4,000 -2,000 0 1,000 3,000 Not Stated 12.9% Change in Persons 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 CHANGE IN QUALIFICATIONS - 2011 - 2020 PROPORTION OF POPULATION (%) The largest changes in the qualifications of the Mackay region Mackay (SA4) population of the Mackay region between 2011 and 2016 were in those with: > No qualifications (-2,989 persons); > Vocational qualifications (+2,258 persons); and > Advanced Diploma or Diploma (+1,160 persons).

Mackay Economic Profile | 2020 14 More than 58% of Mackay’s families have children

Analysis of the family types in the Mackay region in 2016 compared to the Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday (SA4) shows that there was a higher proportion of one parent and other families. Overall, 15.1% of families were one parent families, and 1.3% were other families, compared with 14.5% and 1.2%, respectively for the Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday (SA4). There was a net increase of 3,625 families in the Mackay region between 2006 and 2016, the largest changes were: > Couple families with no children (+1,998 families); and > One parent families (+1,026 families).

CHANGE IN POPULATION - 2006 - 2016

Couple family 43.3% Couple family 513 with children 43.6% with children Couple family 40.3% Couple family 1,998 with no children 40.7% with no children One parent 15.1% One parent 1,026 family 14.5% family 1.3% Other family Other family 1.2% 88

0 10 20 30 40 50 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000

PROPORTION OF FAMILIES (%) NUMBER OF FAMILIES Mackay region Mackay (SA4) 15

Analysis of the dwellings in the Mackay region in Fully owned 26.9% 2016 compared to the Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday 26.7% (SA4) shows that there was a larger proportion of Mortgage 33.7% dwellings owned outright or are being paid off and a 29.8% smaller proportion which were rented. 28.4% Renting 31.9% Overall, 26.9% of Mackay’s dwellings are owned 2.2% outright; 33.7% owned with a mortgage, and Other tenure type 1.0% 28.4% being rented, compared with 26.7%, 29.8% 8.8% Not stated and 31.9%, respectively for the Mackay - Isaac - 10.6% Whitsunday (SA4). 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 The largest changes in dwelling tenure categories for the dwellings in the Mackay region between PROPORTION OF DWELLINGS (%) 2011 and 2016 were: Mackay region Mackay (SA4) > Renting (+1,339 dwellings); > Mortgage (+459 dwellings); and > Fully owned (-160 households).

81.5% Separate house In 2016, there were 41,140 79.0% separate houses in the 13.8% Medium density Mackay region, 1,512 14.2% medium density dwellings 1.2% High density and 604 high density 1.3% dwellings. 2.7% Caravan, cabin 4.2% 0.1% Other 0.2% 0.7% Not stated 1.1%

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

PROPORTION OF DWELLINGS (%) Mackay region Mackay (SA4)

Analysis of the types of dwellings in the Mackay region in 2016 compared to the Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday (SA4) shows that 81.5% were separate houses, 13.8% were medium density dwellings and 1.2% were high density dwellings, compared with 79.0%, 14.2% and 1.3%, respectively in the Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday (SA4). There was an increase of 4,950 dwellings in the Mackay region between 2011 and 2016. The largest changes in the type of dwellings were: > Separate house (+3,456 dwellings); and > Medium density (+1,512 dwellings).

Mackay Economic Profile | 2020 16 Mackay’s SEIFA Score: 987

Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) is a suite of indexes that have been created by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) from social and economic Census information. 987 Most disadvantaged Least disadvantaged

121 1,000 1,193 Mackay Each index ranks geographic areas across Australia in terms of their relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage. This report presents information from the Index of Relative Socio-Economic Disadvantage (IRSD), a general socio-economic index that summarises a range of information about the economic and social conditions of people and households within an area. This index includes only measures of relative disadvantage.

Of Mackay’s population, 12.1% were aged between Of Mackay’s population, 5.1% identified as either 15 and 24 years of age. Of these persons, 14.0% Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander at the time were identified as Disengaged Youth (persons not of the 2016 Census. The area which is now Mackay employed or engaged in education) which is higher City was originally inhabited by the Yuwi People.

than the state at 11.5% of young adults. %

6.9% 5.1 7.8%

14%

18.6%

37%

23.5% 87.1%

> DISENGAGED YOUTH 14% > INDIGENOUS 5.1% > YOUTH ENGAGED IN EMPLOYMENT 37% > NON-INDIGENOUS 87.1% > YOUTH ENGAGED IN EDUCATION 23.5% > NOT STATED 7.8% > YOUTH ENGAGED IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT 18.6% > NOT STATED (fully or partially not stated) 6.9% SEIFA DISADVANTAGE

National 2016 Suburbs Score National Rank 2016 Suburbs Score 17 Rank

Cremorne (Qld) SSC 30752 856 696 / 13,691 Chelona SSC 30594 1,007 6,710 / 13,691 Mackay SSC 31739 874 895 / 13,691 Hampden (Qld) SSC 31304 1,007 6,712 / 13,691 Laguna Quays SSC 31620 887 1,063 / 13,691 Homebush (Qld) SSC 31367 1,008 6,804 / 13,691 Broken River SSC 30386 908 1,426 / 13,691 Freshwater Point SSC 31098 1,009 6,898 / 13,691 Crediton SSC 30751 908 1,427 / 13,691 Alexandra (Qld) SSC 30029 1,011 7,051 / 13,691 Dalrymple Heights SSC 30804 908 1,428 / 13,691 Sarina Beach SSC 32543 1,011 7,060 / 13,691 Eungella (Qld) SSC 31007 908 1,430 / 13,691 Brightly SSC 30374 1,013 7,182 / 13,691 Netherdale SSC 32140 908 1,434 / 13,691 Hazledean SSC 31320 1,013 7,187 / 13,691 Midge Point SSC 31844 915 1,621 / 13,691 Kinchant Dam SSC 31552 1,013 7,190 / 13,691 Finch Hatton SSC 31049 916 1,652 / 13,691 Mia Mia (Qld) SSC 31834 1,013 7,192 / 13,691 South Mackay SSC 32619 925 1,912 / 13,691 Pinevale SSC 32350 1,013 7,194 / 13,691 Sarina SSC 32542 926 1,945 / 13,691 McEwens Beach SSC 31807 1,014 7,275 / 13,691 St Helens Beach SSC 32667 926 1,946 / 13,691 Rosella SSC 32493 1,014 7,280 / 13,691 Bloomsbury SSC 30291 927 1,966 / 13,691 Balberra SSC 30121 1,017 7,506 / 13,691 Paget SSC 32271 927 1,971 / 13,691 Te Kowai SSC 32789 1,017 7,519 / 13,691 North Mackay SSC 32198 928 2,002 / 13,691 Alligator Creek (Mackay - Qld) SSC 30039 1,022 7,927 / 13,691 Pindi Pindi SSC 32344 931 2,094 / 13,691 Munbura SSC 32080 1,022 7,940 / 13,691 Yalboroo SSC 33226 931 2,097 / 13,691 Sunnyside (Qld) SSC 32720 1,022 7,949 / 13,691 Slade Point SSC 32601 932 2,137 / 13,691 Mount Pleasant (Mackay - Qld) SSC 32032 1,024 8,172 / 13,691 Calen SSC 30487 937 2,310 / 13,691 Sandiford SSC 32533 1,024 8,174 / 13,691 Benholme SSC 30235 944 2,629 / 13,691 Kuttabul SSC 31612 1,028 8,493 / 13,691 Gargett SSC 31111 944 2,632 / 13,691 North Eton SSC 32192 1,029 8,571 / 13,691 Owens Creek SSC 32259 944 2,634 / 13,691 Walkerston SSC 32991 1,030 8,673 / 13,691 Cape Hillsborough SSC 30532 950 2,882 / 13,691 Rural View SSC 32518 1,032 8,881 / 13,691 Seaforth (Qld) SSC 32556 952 2,969 / 13,691 Palmyra (Qld) SSC 32285 1,033 8,961 / 13,691 East Mackay SSC 30938 958 3,270 / 13,691 Oakenden SSC 32227 1,036 9,204 / 13,691 Ball Bay SSC 30127 963 3,537 / 13,691 Eimeo SSC 30960 1,038 9,396 / 13,691 Hay Point SSC 31318 963 3,540 / 13,691 Marian SSC 31782 1,038 9,404 / 13,691 Sarina Range SSC 32544 965 3,641 / 13,691 Dumbleton SSC 30898 1,043 9,820 / 13,691 Dows Creek SSC 30880 966 3,681 / 13,691 The Leap SSC 32825 1,043 9,830 / 13,691 Mount Martin SSC 32012 966 3,688 / 13,691 Greenmount (Mackay - Qld) SSC 31251 1,045 9,994 / 13,691 Bakers Creek (Qld) SSC 30119 971 4,003 / 13,691 Pleystowe SSC 32364 1,046 10,077 / 13,691 Pinnacle (Qld) SSC 32354 973 4,155 / 13,691 Racecourse SSC 32404 1,048 10,204 / 13,691 Septimus SSC 32561 973 4,157 / 13,691 Shoal Point SSC 32581 1,048 10,205 / 13,691 Armstrong Beach SSC 30084 974 4,216 / 13,691 Dolphin Heads SSC 30866 1,051 10,433 / 13,691 Eton SSC 30998 974 4,220 / 13,691 Ooralea SSC 32246 1,051 10,438 / 13,691 Andergrove SSC 30058 977 4,385 / 13,691 Mackay Harbour SSC 31740 1,052 10,526 / 13,691 Mirani SSC 31875 977 4,400 / 13,691 Farleigh SSC 31030 1,056 10,884 / 13,691 West Mackay SSC 33068 977 4,413 / 13,691 Victoria Plains SSC 32973 1,056 10,892 / 13,691 Koumala SSC 31589 984 4,892 / 13,691 Glenella SSC 31171 1,061 11,255 / 13,691 Haliday Bay SSC 31297 985 4,965 / 13,691 Habana SSC 31293 1,061 11,257 / 13,691 Mount Jukes SSC 31994 986 5,039 / 13,691 Balnagowan SSC 30134 1,072 11,968 / 13,691 Campwin Beach SSC 30513 988 5,168 / 13,691 Erakala SSC 30990 1,092 12,927 / 13,691 Mount Ossa SSC 32028 989 5,274 / 13,691 Nindaroo SSC 32162 1,117 13,495 / 13,691 Grasstree Beach SSC 31243 990 5,376 / 13,691 Richmond (Mackay - Qld) SSC 32448 1,120 13,529 / 13,691 Mount Charlton SSC 31965 990 5,384 / 13,691 Belmunda SSC 30227 No score Mount Pelion SSC 32029 990 5,386 / 13,691 Coral Sea SSC 30722 No score Beaconsfield (Qld) SSC 30192 991 5,438 / 13,691 Eungella Dam SSC 31008 No score Bucasia SSC 30404 994 5,636 / 13,691 Eungella Hinterland SSC 31009 No score Dunnrock SSC 30910 997 5,887 / 13,691 Foulden SSC 31087 No score Blacks Beach SSC 30279 998 5,973 / 13,691 Mentmore SSC 31820 No score Devereux Creek SSC 30841 999 6,067 / 13,691

The local government area of Mackay achieved a score of 987 and ranked 318 out of 544 local government areas with SEIFA scores in Australia. This implies there are 226 local government areas less disadvantaged and 317 local government areas more disadvantaged. Of 103 suburbs located within Mackay, the least disadvantaged suburb was Richmond (Mackay – QLD) (1,120) followed by Nindaroo (1,117). The most disadvantaged suburb was Cremorne (QLD) at a score of 856. Mackay’s least disadvantaged suburbs appear concentrated in the centre of the local government area.

Mackay Economic Profile | 2020 18 EMPLOYMENT 19

The following graphs illustrate the profile of employed people whose place of work is located within the Mackay region, which includes residents and non-residents.

The total employment estimate for the Mackay Compared to the Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday region as at the 2016 Census was 47,975 jobs. The (SA4) and State averages, the Mackay region has a ‘Health Care and Social Assistance’ industry sector distinct representation across all occupations, with a comprised 5,948 jobs; followed by ‘Retail Trade’ higher representation of ‘Clerical and Administrative (5,454 jobs) and ‘Education & Training’ (4,038 jobs). Workers’.

Health Care and Social Assistance 5,948 11.4% Managers 11.1% Retail Trade 5,454 12.1%

Education and Training 4,038 16.0% Professionals 13.1% 3,988 Construction 20.3% 18.3% 3,542 Manufacturing Technicians and Trade 20.0% Transport, Postal 3,357 Workers 14.2% and Warehousing Accommodation and Community 10.0% 3,337 Food Services and Personal 8.7% Service 11.7% 2,715 Other Services Clerical 13.8% 2,623 Mining and Admin 10.9% Workers 13.7% 2,407 Public Administration and Safety 10.2% Sales 8.1% 2,199 Professional, Scientific and Technical Workers 9.9% 2,045 Wholesale Trade Machinery 9.2% 1,873 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Operators 16.4% and Drivers 6.8% 1,536 Administrative and Support Services 10.7% Labourers 11.0% 883 Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 10.5% 758 Financial and Insurance Services Not stated - 0.5% Inadequately 0.6% 517 Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services described 0.8%

446 Arts and Recreational Services 0 5 10 15 20 25

309 Information Media and Telecommunications PROPORTION OF WORKFORCE (%)

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 Work in Mackay (R) Work in Mackay - Work in Queensland Isaac - Whitsunday JOBS (State) (SA4)

Mackay Economic Profile | 2020 20 3,205 additional jobs between 2011 and 2016

The workforce age profile for the Mackay region Between the 2011 and 2016 Census periods, there shows a lower proportion of workers in younger age was a net increase of 3,205 jobs in the Mackay groups (20-44 years) compared to the Mackay - region, building on the 44,770 jobs in 2011. ‘Health Isaac - Whitsunday (SA4) and State benchmarks. Care & Social Assistance’ increased by 1,352 jobs becoming the largest employing sector in Mackay in 2016. ‘Manufacturing’ declined by 1,300 jobs 6.7% between 2011 and 2016. 15 - 19 5.4% 5.9% 9.0% TOTAL: 3,205 20 - 24 8.5% 9.7% 1,352 Health Care & Social Assistance

21.1% 963 Education and Training 25 - 34 22.6% 21.8% 925 Mining 20.9% 470 Administrative and Support Services 35 - 44 22.5% 22.0% 397 Accommodation and Food Services 23.1% 45 - 54 22.9% 322 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 21.9% 317 Public Administration and Safety 16.2% 55 - 64 15.1% 220 Retail Trade 14.9% 171 Arts and Recreational Services 2.7% 65 - 74 2.8% 115 Transport, Postal and Warehousing 3.5% 66 0.3% Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 0.2% 75 - 84 54 Other Services 0.4% 0.0% 14 Financial and Insurance Services Over 0.0% 0.0% -19 Information Media and Telecommunications

0 5 10 15 20 25 -94 Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services

-141 Construction PROPORTION OF WORKFORCE (%) Work in Mackay (R) Work in Mackay - -307 Wholesale Trade Isaac - Whitsunday Work in Queensland -320 Professional, Scientific and Technical (State) (SA4) -1,300 Manufacturing

-1,000 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000

JOBS 80.5% of Mackay’s workers 21 drive to work

Of the 47,975 jobs in the Mackay region, 43,997 One fifth of workers in the Mackay region work (91.7%) reside in the Mackay region. Over 99% between 35 to 39 hours. Mackay’s workforce has a of the workforce uses the following methods of tendency to work less hours than Mackay – Isaac – travel to work in the Mackay region. Approximately Whitsunday (SA4) but tends to work longer hours 80.5% of workers travel by car (either as driver compared to the State with 18.8% of the workforce or passenger), 4.6% worked at home and 2.2% stating they work hours beyond a standard full-time walked. workload.

3.2% 36,133 Car, as driver 0 hrs 4.0% 3.4% 4,434 Did not go to work 10.7% 1-15 8.8% 2,487 Car, as passenger hrs 11.1% 2,200 Worked at home 8.8% 16-24 7.2% 1,071 Walked only hrs 9.5% 312 Truck 11.5% 25-34 10.1% 312 Motorbike / scooter hrs 12.2% 292 Bicycle 20.0% 35-39 16.0% 187 Bus hrs 19.4% 106 Car and Other 15.5% 40 hrs 13.6% 17.3% 0 5,000 15,000 25,000 35,000 10.5% 41-48 11.5% JOBS hrs 9.6% 18.8% 49 hrs + 27.8% 16.5% Not Stated/Not 1.0% Applicable 1.1% 1.0%

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

PROPORTION OF WORKFORCE (%)

Mackay region Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday (SA4) Queensland (State)

Mackay Economic Profile | 2020 22 I N DUST RY

GRP: $9.132 Billion 23

Gross Regional Product (GRP) is the total value of final goods and services produced in the region over the period of one year. This includes exports but subtracts imports. GRP can be measured by adding up all forms of final expenditure. These include: > consumption by households > consumption by governments > additions or increases to assets (minus disposals) > exports (minus imports)

The Gross Regional Product for Mackay (R) was calculated using the Expenditure Method

$9,000 $90,000

$8,000 $80,000

$7,000 $70,000

$6,000 $60,000

$5,000 $50,000

$4,000 $40,000

GRP ($M)* $3,000 $30,000 Per CapitaPer ($’000) $2,000 $20,000

$1,000 $10,000 $7,092 $6,550 $6,936 $7,362 $7,282 $7,209 $7,335 $8,329 $7,630 $8,623 $8,989

$0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019^

^2019 Population unavailable *2018 prices Gross Regional Product ($M) Per Capita GRP ($’000)

The regional gross product for 2019 was $9.132 billion ($8.989 billion in 2018 prices). This represents 38.7% of Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday (SA4) gross regional product and 2.5% of Queensland’s gross product. Overall, Mackay has experienced positive growth in GRP since 2016. Since 2009 real per capita GPR increased significantly from $58,295 in 2008 to $73,993 in 2018.

Value Regional Regional GRP Output Added Exports Imports ($M) ($M) ($M) ($M) ($M)

Mackay region $9,132.27 - $17,450.51 - $8,538.00 - $6,249.49 - $3,729.83 -

Mackay SA2 $23,597.32 38.7% $41,989.35 41.6% $22,686.64 37.6% $23,539.99 26.5% $9,974.68 37.4%

Queensland $369,578.00 2.5% $730,602.94 2.4% $345,030.84 2.5% $123,396.85 5.1% $104,977.10 3.6%

Mackay Economic Profile | 2020 24 Output: $17.451 Billion Value-Added: $8.538 Billion

Output data represents the gross revenue Value-added data represents the marginal economic generated by businesses / organisations in each of value that is added by each industry sector in a the industry sectors in a defined region. defined region. Value-added can be calculated The output generated by the Mackay regional by subtracting local expenditure and expenditure economy is estimated at $17.451 billion. on regional imports from the output generated by ‘Mining’ accounts for $2.810 billion followed by an industry sector, or alternatively, by adding the ‘Manufacturing’ ($2.698 billion) and ‘Construction’ Wages & Salaries paid to local employees, the ($1.879 billion). gross operating surplus and taxes on products and production. Value-added by industry sector is the major element in the calculation of Gross $2,809.634 Mining Regional Product. The total value-added by the Mackay regional $2,698.456 Manufacturing economy is estimated at $8.538 billion. ‘Mining’ $1,878.946 Construction contributes the highest value-added ($1.780 Rental, Hiring & Real billion), followed by ‘Rental, Hiring & Real Estate $1,658.931 Estate Services Services’ ($1.078 billion) and ‘Construction’ $1,189.301 Transport, Postal and Warehousing ($604.240 million).

$830.927 Wholesale Trade $1,780.432 Mining $783.252 Health Care and Social Assistance $1,078.348 Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services $739.580 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing $604.240 Construction $641.192 Retail Trade Transport, Postal & $550.518 Warehousing $599.660 Professional, Scientific and Technical $534.776$508.800Manufacturing $555.411 Education and Training Health Care & Social $534.378 $510.998 Financial and Insurance Services Assistance $430.825 Wholesale Trade $487.270 Accommodation and Food Services $400.806 Education & Training $467.341 Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services $391.728 Retail Trade $464.945 Public Administration & Safety $351.862 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing $440.032 Other Services $336.786 Financial and Insurance Services $427.822 Administrative & Support Services $295.011 Public Administration and Safety $185.961 Information Media & Telecommunications $293.344 Professional, Scientific and Technical $80.849 Arts and Recreational Services $250.301 Administrative and Support Services 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 $206.911 Accommodation and Food Services

OUTPUT ($M) $198.098 Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services

$197.609 Other Services

$73.510 Information Media & Telecommunications

$28.515 Arts and Recreational Services

0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 VALUE-ADDED ($M) Local Expenditure: 25 $5.183 Billion

Local Expenditure data represents the value of Regional Exports data represents the value of intermediate goods and services purchased by goods and services exported outside of the region local industry sectors within the region. A high level that have been generated by industry sectors within of local expenditure on intermediate goods and the region. The graph below depicts the contribution services proportionate to total output is indicative to total regional exports generated by each of the of well-developed local supply chains and also that industry sectors ranked from highest to lowest. any expansion in this sector would typically deliver The total regional export estimate for the Mackay broad based benefits for the region’s economy. region is $6.249 billion. The ‘Mining’ sector has The total local expenditure estimate for Mackay the highest level of regional exports of $2.605 is $5.183 billion. The ‘Construction’ sector has billion, followed by ‘Manufacturing’ ($1.506 billion) the highest level of local expenditure, purchasing and ‘Transport, Postal & Warehousing’ ($464.290 $944.033 million on locally sourced goods and million). services.

$944.033 Construction $2,604.963 Mining

$804.208 Manufacturing $1,505.943 Manufacturing

$610.694 Mining $464.290 Transport, Postal and Warehousing

$419.430 Transport, Postal and Warehousing $340.504 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

$338.079 Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services $319.060 Wholesale Trade

$269.442 Wholesale Trade $220.116 Construction

$251.272 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing $198.081 Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services

$219.559 Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services $164.394 Other Services

$191.516 Professional, Scientific and Technical $125.355 Education and Training

$162.199 Retail Trade $101.600 Accommodation and Food Services

$160.557 Health Care and Social Assistance $67.181 Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services

$159.945 Other Services $46.657 Administrative and Support Services

$141.853 Accommodation and Food Services $30.336 Retail Trade

$115.339 Administrative and Support Services $23.200 Professional, Scientific and Technical

$114.223 Public Administration and Safety $10.773 Health Care and Social Assistance

$98.504 Education and Training $10.686 Information Media & Telecommunications

$96.962 Financial and Insurance Services $10.320 Financial and Insurance Services

$56.533 Information Media & Telecommunications $3.513 Arts and Recreational Services

$28.333 Arts and Recreational Services $2.520 Public Administration and Safety

0 200 400 600 800 1,000 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000

LOCAL EXPENDITURE ($M) REGIONAL EXPORTS ($M)

Mackay Economic Profile | 2020 Local Expenditure: $5.183 Billion 26 Regional Imports: $3.730 Billion

$1,359.472 Manufacturing

$418.508 Mining

$330.673 Construction

Regional Imports data represents the value of $242.503 Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services goods and services imported from outside of the $219.353 Transport, Postal and Warehousing region. Imports are necessary for many reasons and the following graph depicts the value of sector $138.506 Accommodation and Food Services dependency on total regional imports by each of the $136.446 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing industry sectors ranked from highest to lowest. $130.661 Wholesale Trade The total regional import estimate for Mackay is $3.730 billion. The ‘Manufacturing’ sector $114.800 Professional, Scientific and Technical represents 36.4% of total imports with a value of $88.317 Health Care and Social Assistance $1.359 billion. $87.265 Retail Trade Within the ‘Manufacturing’ sector, the ‘Food Product Manufacturing’ sector imports $473.871 million $82.478 Other Services (12.7% of total regional imports) followed by $77.250 Financial and Insurance Services ‘Technical Equipment & Appliance Manufacturing’ at $261.447 million (7.0% of total regional imports). $62.182 Administrative and Support Services

Imports reflect demand in the area’s economy $56.102 Education and Training for goods and services not supplied locally $55.919 Information Media & Telecommunications and therefore represent ‘Gaps’ in local supply chains. Imports from the rest of Australia have $55.711 Public Administration and Safety the potential to reflect opportunities for import $49.684 Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services replacement, increased value-adding and supply chain development. See ‘Import Replacement $24.001 Arts and Recreational Services Opportunities’. 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400

REGIONAL IMPORTS ($M) 27

Taking into consideration potential import replacement opportunities as well as current contributions to the regional economy in terms of employment, value-added and local expenditure on goods and services (backward linkages), key propulsive industries sectors have been identified. In order to understand the contributions of industry sectors in more detail, the general 19 industry sector classification has been broken down to the 45 industry sub-sector level. The following key propulsive industry sub-sectors have been identified as the key drivers of the Mackay region’s economy: > Construction Services > Eductation & Training > Mining > Retail Trade > Wholesale Trade

Employment is a key social outcome of economic RETAIL TRADE (5,454) development; employment data represents the number of people employed by businesses/ organisations in each of the JOBS industry sectors in the Mackay EDUCATION & TRAINING (4,038) region. The total employment 11% estimate for the Mackay region is JOBS 47,975 jobs. The key propulsive 8% industries collectively contribute CONSTRUCTION 16,476 jobs, accounting for 6% JOBS SERVICES (2,662) 66% JOBS EMPLOYMENT 34.3% of total Mackay region JOBS 5 jobs. % JOBS MINING (2,277) 4% Between 2011 and 2016, JOBS employment within the key propulsive sectors increased by WHOLESALE TRADE (2,045) 2.3% from 16,105 jobs in 2011. Mining was responsible for the majority of growth at an increase OTHER of 1,076 jobs while growth was hampered by a loss in jobs within the Construction Services and Wholesale Trade industries which At the 45 industry sector level, the largest employer in declined by 887 and 501 jobs the region was ‘Retail Trade’ comprising 5,454 jobs and respectively. accounting for 11.4% of total Mackay region jobs.

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Regional Exports represents the value of goods and services exported outside of the Mackay region that have been generated by local businesses / organisations. Another way of defining exports is as an inflow of money into the region. The total regional export estimate for the region is $6.249 billion. EXPORTS ($M) 41% The selected key sectors EXPORTS MINING collectively contribute $3.142 ($2,575M) billion (50.3%) of total regional exports. 5 2 % 50% % At the 45 industry sector level, EXPORTS EXPORTS EXPORTS the largest exporter in the region was the ‘Mining’ sector ($2.575 billion), followed by ‘Food Product WHOLESALE ($319M) Manufacturing’ ($977.990 OTHER ($3,141M) million), with the third largest EDUCATION & TRAINING ($125M) exporter being the ‘Transport’ RETAIL TRADE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES sector ($358.783 million). ($30M) ($92M) 29

OTHER ($1,684M) The total value-added estimate for the Mackay region is $8.538 billion. The selected sectors collectively contribute $3.318 billion (38.9%) of total value- added. At the 45 industry sector level, MINING ($1,747M) 34% 35% the largest value-adder in the region was the ‘Mining’ sector VALUE-ADDED ($1.747 billion), followed by ($M) ‘Property Services’ ($998.507 million), with the third largest value-adder being the ‘Wholesale Trade’ sector ($430.825 million). 7% 8% 8% 8% WHOLESALE TRADE ($431M) EDUCATION & TRAINING ($401M) RETAIL TRADE ($392M) CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ($392M)

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MINING ($590M)

This report shows the value 11% CONSTRUCTION of intermediate goods and SERVICES ($493M) services purchased by industry sectors within the 10% Mackay region. The total local expenditure estimate for the LOCAL WHOLESALE TRADE Mackay region is $5.183 EXPENDITURE 5% ($269M) billion. The selected sectors ($M) collectively contribute $1.613 3% RETAIL TRADE ($162M) billion (31.1%) of total local 2% expenditure. EDUCATION & TRAINING ($99M)

69%

OTHER ($3,570M)

At the 45 industry sector level, ‘Mining’ was the highest contributor in terms of local expenditure ($590.016 million), followed by ‘Construction Services’ ($492.979 million). The key propulsive industry sectors may not necessarily make the largest contributions to the region’s economy at present, however due to well-developed local supply chains these sectors have a significant capacity to deliver broad based economic benefits for the region. 31

$534.260 Manufacturing

$400.089 Mining Imports reflect demand in the area’s economy for goods and services not supplied locally and $280.662 Construction therefore represent ‘Gaps’ in local supply chains. $201.802 Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services Imports from the rest of Australia may indicate opportunities for import replacement, increased $174.995 Transport, Postal & Warehousing value-adding and supply chain development. Supply $129.272 Wholesale Trade of these goods and services is currently feasible in the Australian context and may provide a guide to $109.617 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing realistic, high value strategic opportunities to further $88.742 Professional, Scientific and Technical develop the local economy. The total replacement of RETAIL TRADE ($162M) imports with local production is improbable however $87.265 Retail Trade it may be possible to capture a proportion of this EDUCATION & TRAINING escape expenditure. $83.830 Health Care & Social Assistance ($99M) Total imports by industry sectors in the Mackay $80.332 Other Services region from the rest of Australia are estimated at $69.072 Financial and Insurance Services

$2.570 billion. The ‘Manufacturing’ sector imports DEMANDLOCAL SECTORS $534.260 million (20.8%) of goods and services $59.508 Accommodation and Food Services for input to production from the rest of Australia, $55.695 Public Administration and Safety the ‘Mining’ sector imports $400.089 million, accounting for 15.6% of industry imports, and the $55.484 Education and Training ‘Construction’ sector imports $280.662 million from $50.695 Administrative and Support Services outside of the Mackay region. $49.604 Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services

$38.702 Information Media & Telecommunications

$20.161 Arts and Recreational Services

0 100 200 300 400 500 DOMESTIC IMPORTS - DEMAND (From rest of Australia) ($M)

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In order to identify potential gaps within the region, REMPLAN data has been applied at the 45 industry sector level. The local industry sectors import a total of $2.570 billion of goods and services from the rest of Australia, conversely industry sectors in the rest of Australia supply $2.570 billion of goods and services to the local industries as part of the process of production. Industry sectors within the Mackay region import $327.115 million from the ‘Financial & Insurance Services’ sector, $279.563 million from the ‘Professional, Scientific & Technical Services’ sector, and $208.265 million from the ‘Livestock, Grains & Other Agriculture’ sector from the ‘rest of Australia’. $327.115

300 $279.563

250 $208.265

200 Mining Petroleum & Coal Product Manufacturing & Coal Product Petroleum Property Services Property ($M) Technical Equipment & Appliance Equipment & Appliance Technical Manufacturing

150 $183.345 Information Media & Telecommunications Exploration & Mining Support Services $159.807 $146.275 $132.803

100 Manufacturing Product Food $129.528 Apparel Manufacturing Apparel Transport Equipment & Parts Manufacturing Equipment & Parts Transport Basic Chemical, Cleaning & polymer Manufacturing Non-Metallic Mineral Product Manufacturing Non-Metallic Mineral Product Construction $119.528 Construction Services Electricity Metal &Metal Product Manufacturing Metal &Metal Product Manufacturing Product & Paper Saw Mill, Wood Wholesale Trade Transport $90.656 Gas, Water & Waste Services & Waste Gas, Water

50 $39.465 $42.894 $35.928 $31.316 $65.233 $64.242 $59.349 $64.277 $60.746 $48.309 $45.757 Livestock, Grains & Other Agriculture Livestock, $43.625 Financial and Insurance Services Services Technical Scientific and Professional, 0 $26.565 Accommodation & Food Services

$22.514 Public Administration, Regulatory Service, Order & Safety

$21.114 Administrative & Support Services

$20.607 Transport Support Services & Storage

$15.586 Printing (including the reproduction of recorded media)

$13.113 Other Manufactured Products

$12.001 Education & Training

$10.777 Pharmaceutical Product Manufacturing

$9.215 Beverage Product Manufacturing

$8.215 Repair, Maintenance & Other Services

$6.122 Postal & Courier Pick-up & Delivery Service

$5.942 Sports, Recreation & Gambling

$5.734 Forestry, Fishing & Hunting

$5.240 Heritage, Creative & Performing Arts

$4.567 Furniture Manufacturing

$1.848 Retail Trade

$1.528 Aquaculture

$0.582 Defence

Mackay Economic Profile | 2020 $0.488 Residential Care & Social Assistance Services

$0.000 Personal Services

$0.000 Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing Support Services

$0.000 Rental & Hiring Services (except real estate) 33

$0.000 Health Care Services 34 HOUSING

Dwelling approvals: 334 Building approvals: $235.772 Million 35 DWELLING APPROVALS

There were 334 new dwelling approvals during the 2018-19 financial year, comprising 334 houses and no “other” (unit) dwellings, an increase of 37 approvals over the previous year. Dwelling approvals in Mackay reached a lowest point in 2016-17 in the past decade following declines since a peak of 1,800 approvals in 2012-13. Over the last 10 years, separate house approvals have accounted for approximately 82% of total dwelling approvals. The highest levels of unit approvals occurred in 2013-14 (36% of total approvals). Houses Other 1,800

1,600 428 1,400 175 1,200

1,000 119 450

800 142 109 600

400 94 52 10 671 966 723 1,198 1,372 806 367 2 334 200 287 245 202 0 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19

BUILDING APPROVALS

The total value of building approvals during 2018-19 was $235.772 million. The value of residential building approvals peaked in 2009-10 at $955.5 million. The value of ‘non-residential’ approvals has generally accounted for more than one-third of the value of total building approvals. In 2016-17, building and dwelling approvals were at their lowest level within the last ten years. Approvals have gradually been increasing in subsequent years but are significantly below pre-2015 approval levels.

Residential Non-Residential 1,000

800 $314 $621.2 600 $259.3 $263.6 ($M)

400 $146.7 $108.4 $571.4 $92.4 $92.9 $47.6 200 $420.6 $100.2 $371.3 $71.2 $251.1 $334.3 $274.4 $166.1 $117.3 $142.9 $106.1 $79.5 0 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19

Mackay Economic Profile | 2020 36 Residential lot approvals: 236 (Year Ending June 2019)

Residential Non-Residential Total

($M) % Change ($M) % Change ($M) % Change

2008 - 09 $251.06 -20.6% $146.65 -14.5% $397.71 -18.5% 2009 - 10 $334.29 33.2% $621.20 323.6% $955.49 140.2% 2010 - 11 $274.35 -17.9% $108.38 -82.6% $382.73 -59.9% 2011 - 12 $420.63 53.3% $259.39 139.3% $679.95 77.7% 2012 - 13 $571.36 35.8% $313.96 21.1% $885.32 30.2% 2013 - 14 $371.32 -35.0% $263.65 -16.0% $634.96 -28.3% 2014 -15 $166.11 -55.3% $100.24 -62.0% $266.36 -58.1% 2015 - 16 $106.07 -36.1% $47.62 -52.5% $153.70 -42.3% 2016 -17 $79.53 -25.0% $71.21 49.5% $150.75 -1.9% 2017 - 18 $117.32 47.5% $92.43 29.8% $209.75 39.1% 2018 - 19 $142.87 21.8% $92.91 0.5% $235.77 12.4%

Source: ABS, Building Approvals Australia, 8731.0

RESIDENTIAL LOT APPROVALS

For the year to June 2019, 236 lots were approved for residential development in Mackay. For financial years between 2008 and 2019, lot approvals peaked in 2011 at 1,753 and its lowest level in 2015 at 191 approvals. Lot approvals in Mackay regularly fluctuate but have significantly fallen since 2013.

2,000 1,758 1,800

1,600 1,443 1,400 1,189 1,200

1,000

800 805 720 511 600

400 295 414 236 200 191 240 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 37

LOT REGISTRATIONS

Lot registration is the final stage of development of new lots. There is generally a time lag between lots being approved and lots being registered. There were 251 lot registrations in 2019. The total number of lot registrations in the Mackay region has generally declined since 2013 to a low of 115 registrations in 2017. Registrations peaked in 2013 at 1,595 registrations. Historically, standard lots (60m2 to <2,500m2) account for the majority of lot registrations at approximately 73.9% of total registrations.

Urban Residential Lot Registrations Low Density Total Lot Lot Registration Lots1 Unit & Townhouse Registrations Total Urban Lots 2,500m2 to 5ha (60m2 to <2,500m2) Lots2

2009 555 120 675 214 889 2010 535 96 631 173 804 2011 782 99 881 71 952 2012 989 112 1,101 76 1,177 2013 1,376 101 1,477 118 1595 2014 875 78 953 199 1,152 2015 207 105 312 249 561 2016 119 46 165 39 204 2017 58 42 100 15 115 2018 122 44 166 16 182 2019 206 36 242 9 251

Source: ABS, Building Approval Australia, 8731.0 * For year to September 2018 1 May include resales of vacant land. 2 Includes lots as a component of house and land package in addition to sub divided lots containing and exsisting dwelling.

Standard Lots Unit & townhouse Lots Low Density Lots 1,600

1,400

1,200

1,000

800

600

400

200

0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Mackay Economic Profile | 2020 38 New vacant lot sales: 200 (Year Ending June 2019)

NEW VACANT LOT SALES AND MEDIAN PRICE

There were a total of 200 new lot sales for year ending June 2019 within the Mackay region. The median price per square metre was valued at $257 in the same period. Both the volume and price of vacant lots have been in decline since 2012 with some recovery since 2017.

New Lot Sales Median $/m² (140m² to 2,500m²)

1,800 $400

1,600

1,400 $350

1,200 $300 1,000 1,747 800 $250 600 885 909 400 $200 700 611 200 424 277 203 171 184 200 0 $150 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

The median sale price for vacant land in Mackay for the year ending June 2019 is $172,000 compared to $163,000 for the Mackay – Isaac – Whitsunday (SA4). The median sale price of vacant land has been declining since 2013 in contrast to state performance. There has been some recovery since 2016.

Mackay Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday Queensland

$260,000

$240,000

$220,000

$200,000

$180,000

$160,000

$140,000

$120,000

$100,000 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Dwelling sales: 1,717 39

NEW VACANT LOT SALES AND MEDIAN PRICE Vacant Land¹ New Lot Sales (140m² to Median Sale Price2 Median $/m² 2,500m²)1

2009 700 $171,000 $214 2010 885 $181,000 $249 2011 611 $182,000 $265 2012 1,747 $189,000 $295 2013 909 $208,000 $357 2014 424 $207,000 $334 2015 203 $196,000 $303 2016 171 $161,000 $232 2017 184 $161,000 $205 2018 277 $169,000 $256 2019 200 $172,000 $257

1 Normal sales and multi-sale transactions. Excludes part-sales and special circumstance sales. 2 Normal sale transactions. Excludes multi-sales, part sales and special circumstance sales. Source: Queensland Government Statistcian’s Office, Queensland Treasury

DWELLING SALES AND MEDIAN PRICE

There were a total of 1,717 new and established detached and attached dwelling sales for the year ending June 2019 within the Mackay region, of which 87% were detached house sales. Detached housing sales have generally accounted for 85% of dwelling sales activity within the region and units and townhouses have accounted for rest of the number of dwelling sales.

Detached Houses Units and Townhouses 3,000

2,500 404 443 360 2,000 305 527 221 1,500 272 218 179 2,231 241 139 1,000 2,100 1,972 1,814 1,869 1,389 1,461 1,496 500 1,129 1,073 1,273

0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

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DWELLING MEDIAN PRICE*

According to Queensland Treasury since 2013, the detached and attached dwelling markets have been experiencing a decrease in both dwelling prices and number of sales. Between 2016 and 2019, the median price of detached housing has increased by 3% while attached dwelling prices have started to recover from 2018.

Detached Houses Units and Townhouses

$500,000

$450,000

$400,000

$350,000 $352,000 $300,000

$250,000 $233,000 $200,000

$150,000

$100,000

$50,000

0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

*This data is according to the Queensland Treasury. The difference in stated median house prices to the Queensland Market Monitor on page 41 is due to variation in methodology resulting in differing estimates of median dwelling prices in Mackay.

Number of Dwelling Sales Median Sale Price Units and Units and Detached Houses Total Sales Detached Houses Townhouses Townhouses

2009 2,100 443 2,543 386,000 300,000 2010 1,972 360 2,332 404,000 321,000 2011 1,814 305 2,119 410,000 318,000 2012 2,231 404 2,635 423,000 339,000 2013 1,869 527 2,396 432,000 362,000 2014 1,389 272 1,661 416,000 341,000 2015 1,129 241 1,370 384,000 308,000 2016 1,073 139 1,212 341,000 240,000 2017 1,273 179 1,452 335,000 223,000 2018 1,461 218 1,679 338,000 207,000 2019 1,496 221 1,717 352,000 233,000

* For year to September 2019 Source: Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, Queensland Treasury 41

Detached house median sale price: $352,000

MEDIAN HOUSE Mount Pleasant 19.8% SALES BY SUBURB* Rural View 10.4% West Mackay 9.7%

Beaconsfield 9.2%

Sarina 8.6% The median house price for the Mackay region in the year ending June 2019 was $340,000, Eimeo 6.4% representing a 1.5% increase over the year prior Marian 4.9% and 17.5% decrease compared to five years ago. Over the last 12 months, the majority of suburbs in Blacks Beach 4.0% Mackay experienced an increase in median house Mackay LGA 1.5% price. Mount Pleasant experienced the largest increase at 19.8%. Bucasia 1.0%

*This data is according to the Queensland Market Monitor. The difference Andergrove 0.8% in stated median house prices to the Queensland Treasury on page 40 is due to variation in methodology resulting in differing estimates of median dwelling prices in Mackay. Ooralea 0%

-3.5% Glenella

-3.7% Walkerston

-5.1% South Mackay

-8.2% Slade Point

-8.3% East Mackay

-8.9% North Mackay

Median house price: -20% -10% 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% $320,000 Annual Change in Median House Prices

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The REIQ Market Monitor states that in Mackay “The wind is well and truly back in Mackay region’s property sails, with prices growing and buyer activity on the rise. Over the year ending June 2019, its median house price growth of 1.5% was the best of all major regional Queensland areas. Its positive yearly result saw the region named the best performer in Queensland for the period. Renewed activity in the resources sector is having a major positive impact on the housing market, with strong job growth predicted and a focus on mine projects employing locals rather than fly-in, fly-out workers.” (Issue 44, page 84)

Median House Sales Data - June Qrt 2019 Sales Jun Qtr Qtrly Median Sale Annual Median Suburb/Locality Annual Change 5 Year Change (No.) ($) Price

Andergrove 19 N/A $325,000 0.8% -16.7% Beaconsfield 12 N/A $355,000 9.2% -15.5% Blacks Beach 5 N/A $310,000 4.0% 31.1% Bucasia 9 N/A $343,500 1.0% -17.2% East Mackay 8 N/A $330,000 -8.3% -17.5% Shoal Point 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A Eimeo 8 N/A $347,250 6.4% -17.0% Glenella 3 N/A $447,000 -3.5% -4.2% Marian 11 N/A $430,000 4.9% -8.5% Mount Pleasant 8 N/A $406,750 19.8% -7.6% North Mackay 21 $270,000 $255,000 -8.9% -29.0% Ooralea 9 N/A $435,000 0.0% -7.9% Rural View 10 N/A $430,000 10.4% -8.5% Sarina 6 N/A $237,500 8.6% -30.1% Slade Point 8 N/A $282,500 -8.2% -19.3% South Mackay 14 N/A $280,000 -5.1% -25.3% Walkerston 9 N/A $362,000 -3.7% -21.0% West Mackay 11 N/A $329,000 9.7% -12.3% Mackay LGA 200 $340,000 $340,000 1.5% -17.5% Mackay LGA* 28 $475,000 $470,000 17.5% -4.1%

* Indicates acreage sales only (with land size greater than 2,400m2). Source: Queensland Market Monitor, June Quarter 2019, REIQ

MEDIAN WEEKLY RENT

Regional data has been sourced from the Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority for median rental data from June Quarter 2010 to December Quarter 2019 for: > Units/Flats – two and three bedroom; > Houses – three and four bedroom; > Townhouses – two and three bedroom. The median rents in the Mackay LGA have declined since the average peaked in June 2012, however have begun to rise from June 2017. 43

Within the Mackay LGA, four bedroom houses have consistently experienced the highest rental rates in the region and two bedroom units have been consistently the least expensive option. Other options in Mackay appear inconsistent and experience regular and intermittent fluctuations.

Two Bed Units/Flats Two Bed Townhouses Three Bed Houses Three Bed Townhouses Three Bed Units/Flats Four Bed Houses

$600

$500

$400

$300

$200

$100

$0 Jun Dec Jun Dec Jun Dec Jun Dec Jun Dec Jun Dec Jun Dec Jun Dec Jun Dec Jun Dec 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19

Median Weekly Rent

Quarter Two Bed Units/Flats Three Bed Units/Flats Three Bed Houses Four Bed Houses Two Bed Townhouses Three Bed Townhouse

Mackay Isaac Whitsunday Mackay Isaac Whitsunday Mackay Isaac Whitsunday Mackay Isaac Whitsunday Mackay Isaac Whitsunday Mackay Isaac Whitsunday

June 10 $280 $225 $260 $400 N/A $360 $375 $560 $350 $450 $800 $430 $330 N/A $320 $400 N/A $400

Dec 10 $295 $225 $260 $420 $430 $320 $390 $700 $350 $470 $900 $400 $320 N/A $330 $410 $1000 $380

June 11 $300 $225 $250 $420 $950 $340 $390 $900 $320 $480 $1200 $400 $360 N/A $300 $420 N/A $355

Dec 11 $330 $225 $260 $460 $2000 $320 $450 $1700 $350 $530 $2300 $400 $450 N/A $350 $405 N/A $350

June 12 $360 $350 $280 $500 $900 $350 $460 $1100 $350 $580 $1800 $430 $385 N/A $350 $405 N/A $350

Dec 12 $360 $300 $300 $475 N/A $370 $460 $500 $350 $550 $650 $400 $400 N/A $340 $500 $545 $380

June 13 $350 $385 $300 $450 $475 $395 $430 $400 $360 $500 $500 $400 $400 N/A $350 $530 N/A $390

Dec 13 $300 $250 $300 $380 $400 $360 $390 $340 $350 $450 $450 $400 $380 N/A $360 $380 $450 $360

June 14 $275 $300 $280 $360 $450 $350 $350 $275 $335 $400 $380 $400 $325 N/A $330 $370 $450 $350

Dec 14 $245 $200 $260 $290 $300 $290 $300 $270 $330 $375 $320 $360 $280 $250 $274 $350 $375 $360

June 15 $225 $175 $260 $290 $300 $290 $300 $220 $290 $350 $300 $350 $280 N/A $310 $300 $270 $315

Dec 15 $200 $170 $270 $265 $180 $390 $280 $225 $300 $340 $300 $350 $250 $225 $270 $290 $300 $280

June 16 $200 $230 $260 $280 $250 $300 $280 $200 $290 $330 $300 $370 $225 $200 $275 $290 $250 $300

Dec 16 $190 $160 $260 $260 $225 $270 $278 $200 $305 $325 $300 $400 $240 $200 $320 $270 $270 $290

June 17 $200 $180 $250 $280 $200 $315 $283 $200 $325 $330 $250 $420 $235 $250 $255 $280 $240 $350

Dec 17 $210 $170 $288 $295 $233 $300 $300 $210 $340 $370 $280 $440 $280 $200 $320 $300 $263 $350

June 18 $230 $180 $310 $330 $270 $355 $330 $240 $340 $380 $290 $410 $310 N/A $375 $320 $320 $420

Dec 18 $250 $170 $300 $325 $195 $320 $340 $250 $320 $400 $300 $420 $293 $365 $360 $335 $325 $360

June 19 $260 $210 $280 $353 $170 $330 $350 $300 $330 $400 $345 $400 $330 $250 $350 $350 $370 $430

Dec 19 $270 $260 $300 $350 $395 $345 $370 $300 $360 $420 $335 $423 $320 $250 $350 $370 $360 $380

Source: Residential Tenancies Authority, Queensland T

Mackay Economic Profile | 2020 44 TOURISM

In the year ending June 2019 a total of 55,000 international visitors came to the Mackay Region. 45

MACKAY REGION TOURISM SECTOR

Tourism is not identified as a separate industry sector in the National Accounts data, instead tourism is an amalgam of activities across various industry sectors such as retail, accommodation, cafes & restaurants, and cultural & recreational services. The Tourism Module in REMPLAN estimates the total value of tourism for the local economy.

TOURISM OUTPUT

$2,809.634 Mining

The estimated output generated by tourism for $2,674.822 Manufacturing each industry sector has been deducted and $1,878.946 Construction consolidated into a separate tourism sector. Transport, Postal and $1,112.774 The total output estimate for the Mackay region Warehousing is $17.451 billion of which Tourism contributes $1,077.054 Ownership of Dwellings $540.668 million. $810.967 Wholesale Trade

$779.504 Health Care and Social Assistance

$738.363 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

$599.660 Professional, Scientific and Technical

$576.365 Retail Trade

$540.668 Tourism

$540.584 Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services

$536.458 Education & Training

$510.998 Financial & Insurance Services

$467.341 Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services

$464.945 Public Administration & Safety

$434.919 Other Services

$404.442 Administrative & Support Services

$245.569 Accommodation & Food Services

$183.364 Information Media & Telecommunications

$63.131 Arts and Recreational Services

Tourism output: 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000

$540.668 million OUTPUT ($M)

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OUTPUT ATTRIBUTABLE TOURISM TO TOURISM EMPLOYMENT

Tourism output has been estimated to be $540.668 The employment generated to service demand million. The graph below shows the gross revenue from visitors for each industry sector has been generated by businesses and organisations in the estimated through applying industry profiles from Mackay region to service demand generated by the Australian Bureau of Statistics Tourism Satellite tourists to the area. Account and consolidated into a separate tourism sector. Tourism is estimated to account for 2,903 jobs (6.1%) of the total 47,975 jobs in Mackay.

$241.701 Accommodation and Food Services 5,920 Health Care & Social Assistance $76.527 Transport, Postal & Warehousing 4,093 Retail Trade $64.827 Retail Trade 3,998 Construction $32.604 Ownership of Dwellings 3,900 Education and Training $23.634 Manufacturing 3,511 Manufacturing $23.380 Administrative and Support Services Transport, Postal & 3,141 $19.960 Wholesale Trade Warehousing 2,903 Tourism $18.953 Education and Training 2,683 Other Services $17.718 Arts and Recreational Services 2,623 Mining $8.689 Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services 2,407 Public Administration and Safety $5.113 Other Services 2,199 Professional, Scientific $3.748 Health Care & Social Assistance and Technical 1,996 Wholesale Trade $2.597 Information Media & Telecommunications 1,870 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing $1.217 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 1,682 Accommodation and Food Services 0 50 100 150 200 250 1,452 Administrative and Support Services TOURISM OUTPUT BREAKDOWN ($M) 836 Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services

758 Financial and Insurance Services

517 Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services

348 Arts and Recreational Services

305 Information Media & Telecommunications

33 Ownership of Dwellings

0 1,000 3,000 5,000 7,000 JOBS

Tourism employment: 2,903 jobs 47

EMPLOYMENT ATTRIBUTABLE TO DISTRIBUTION OF TOURISM TOURIST DOLLAR

The total tourism related employment estimate for For each dollar spent by a tourist in the Mackay the Mackay region is 2,903 jobs. The graph below region, it is estimated that typically $0.50 is spent shows the number of jobs in each industry sector on ‘Accommodation & Food Services’, $0.14 on in the region which service demand generated by ‘Transport, Postal & Warehousing’ and $0.11 on tourists to the area. ‘Retail Trade’.

1,655 Accommodation and Food Services $0.46 Accommodation and Food Services

551 Retail Trade $0.18 Transport, Postal & Warehousing

216 Transport, Postal & Warehousing $0.12 Retail Trade

138 Education and Training $0.06 Ownership of Dwellings

98 Arts and Recreational Services $0.04 Manufacturing

84 Administrative and Support Services $0.04 Wholesale Trade

49 Wholesale Trade $0.02 Arts and Recreational Services

32 Other Services $0.02 Education and Training

31 Manufacturing $0.02 Administrative and Support Services

28 Health Care & Social Assistance $0.02 Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services

13 Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services $0.01 Health Care & Social Assistance

4 Information Media & Telecommunications $0.01 Other Services

3 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 1 Ownership of Dwellings $

0 500 1,000 1,500 JOBS

Mackay Economic Profile | 2020 48 Total visitors to Mackay region: 1,152,000

VISITOR PROFILE

The visitor profile provides data for the Mackay Tourism Region for the year ending June 2019.

Visitors Holiday VFR2 Business Expenditure ($M)

Domestic Overnight 1,097,000 221,000 190,000 629,000 $566.4 Trend Change1 13% 9.2% 4.1% 21.3% 25.7% International Overnight 55,000 40,000 10,000 n/p $22.2 Trend Change1 9.6% 13.5% n/p n/p n/p TOTAL 1,152,000 261,000 200,000 n/p $588.7 Trend Change1 13.1% 9.8% 4.4% n/p 24.2%

1Trend change refers to % change between the 3 years to June 2018 and the 3 years to June 2019. 2VFR - Visiting Friends and Relatives Source: Mackay Regional Snapshot, YE June 2019, Tourism and Events Queensland

Overall, visitor numbers are on the rise with a 13.1% trend increase. The ‘Domestic Overnight’ visitor market accounted for 1,097,000 visitors, or 95% of total visitors. The ‘Business’ visitor market is the largest source market in the region, and over the 12 month period to June 2019, contributed more than half of the total visitation to the region.

AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY

The following data has been sourced from Tourism Research Australia, Tourism Regional Profile 2018 for the Mackay Tourism Region.

Mackay region 2015 Domestic Day Domestic Overnight International

Average stay (nights) - 3 9 Average spend per trip $139 $542 $440 Average spend per night - $158 $48

Average spend (commercial - $174 $69 accommodation) per night

Source: Tourism Research Australia, Tourism Regional Profile 2018; Mackay 49

DOMESTIC VISITATION TO MACKAY REGION

Of the domestic visitors to Mackay, nine in ten are from intrastate while also accounting for 88% of the visitor nights to the region. Over a 12 period, the average length of stay of domestic visitors to Mackay has declined by 0.7 days. Mackay has experienced a significant increase in the number of day-trippers (21.9%), larger than the 12.6% increase in day-tripping in Queensland and Australia at 12.6%.

Domestic Visitation to Mackay Region

Trend Length Year Visitors Nights Change % Change % of Stay Change

Holiday 221,000 9.2% 638,000 21.0% 2.9 -0.7 VFR 190,000 4.1% 695,000 7.2% 3.7 -0.1 Business 629,000 21.3% 2,935,000 23.4% 4.7 -0.5 Total1 1,097,000 13.3% 4,363,000 17.8% 4.0 -0.7 Intrastate Holiday 183,000 13.9% 510,000 27.4% 2.8 -0.4 VFR 154,000 5.7% 513,000 9.1% 3.3 0.3 Business 593,000 21.2% 2,728,000 22.3% 4.6 -0.5 Total1 982,000 14.7% 3,838,000 18.7% 3.9 -0.6 Interstate Holiday n/p n/p n/p n/p n/p n/p VFR n/p n/p n/p n/p n/p n/p Business n/p n/p n/p n/p n/p n/p Total1 115,000 4.1% 525,000 12.9% 4.5 -1.2 Day-trippers Visitors Annual Change % Expenditure ($M) Annual Change % Mackay 813,000 21.9% $114.10 -3.7% Queensland 48,508,000 12.6% $5,296.60 7.6% Australia 227,319,000 12.6% $24,321.00 12.7%

1 Included ‘other’ visitors Source: Mackay regional Snapshot, YE June 2019, Toursim and Events Queensland

The main visitor source markets were visitors from Regional QLD, accounting for 69% of visitors and 28% of visitor nights. Brisbane visitors are the second largest source market, accounting for 20% of visitors and 60% of visitor nights.

Total Visitors Visitors Annual Change % Nights Annual Change % Regional QLD 762,000 25.7% 1,205,000 70.1% Brisbane 220,000 12.2% 2,633,000 9.8%

Source: Mackay regional Snapshot, YE June 2019, Toursim and Events Queensland

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INTERNATIONAL VISITATION TO MACKAY REGION

Based on the Tourism and Events Queensland data, in the 12 months to June 2019, there were a total of 55,000 international visitors to the Mackay Tourism Region, staying for a total of 355,000 nights. International visitors in the region for ‘holiday’ purposes accounted for 73% of total international visitors and 30% of international visitor nights. The ‘VFR’ market accounted for 18% of international visitors, and 54% of international visitor nights.

Annual Annual Length Nights Visitors Nights Change % Change % of Stay Change

Holiday 40,000 13.5% 106,000 -1.1% 2.6 -2.2 VFR 10,000 n/p 193,000 n/p 18.5 -3.2 Business n/p n/p n/p n/p n/p n/p Total1 55,000 9.6% 355,000 -9.6% 6.5 -2.2

1 Included ‘other’ visitors Source: Mackay regional Snapshot, YE June 2019, Toursim and Events Queensland

Based on the Tourism and Events Queensland data, the key international source markets to the region were visitors from New Zealand, Germany, United Kingdom, United States and France. The number of visitors from Germany increased by 16% over the past year. 51

TOURISM BUSINESSES

As at June 2018, there are 917 businesses in Mackay associated with the tourism industry. Approximately 41% of ‘tourism businesses’ are ‘Non-Employing Businesses’, while approximately half of ‘tourism businesses’ (52%) located in Mackay LGA employ between 1 and 19 employees.

Employing Businesses Non-Employing Small Medium Large Total Employing Total Businesses businesses

1-4 employees 5-19 employees 20 or more employees incl. owner/manager

266 218 59 543 380 923

Source: Tourism Research Australia, Tourism Regional Profile 2018; Mackay Note: For the purposes of confidentiality, Tourism Businesses data has been perturbed, therefore total businesses data does not match totals.

917 Businesses engaging in the tourism industry

Mackay Economic Profile | 2020 52 TRENDS

22.3% of businesses have a turnover of less than $50,000 53 BUSINESS ACTIVITY

As at June 2018, there were 9,696 businesses operating in the Mackay region. The largest number of registered businesses was in the ‘Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing’ industry sector (1,971), followed by ‘Construction’ (1,520).

1,971 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Between 2016 and 2018, the number of registered businesses decreased by 130 businesses. The 1,520 Construction ‘Construction’ sector experienced the largest Rental, Hiring & Real 1,051 decline in business numbers (-142), followed by Estate Services the ‘Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services’ industry 811 Other Services sector (-58). The ‘Other Services’ industry sector experienced the largest increase in business 698 Professional, Scientific & Technical Services numbers from 2016 to 2018 (+63). 633 Financial and Insurance Services

538 Transport, Postal & Warehousing Other Services 63

472 Health Care & Social Assistance Professional, Scientific & Technical 37

442 Retail Trade Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 25

314 Manufacturing Financial and Insurance Services 21

311 Accommodation and Food Services Information Media & 7 Telecommunications 308 Administrative and Support Services Not Classified 3

185 Wholesale Trade Public Administration and Safety 3

117 Education and Training Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services 2 105 Mining Administrative & Support Services 1

83 Not Classified Health Care & Social Assistance 0

65 Arts and recreational Services Education and Training -3

28 Public Administration and Safety Manufacturing -3

26 Information Media & Telecommunications Wholesale Trade -5

18 Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste Services Arts and recreational Services -10

0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 Mining -10 Accommodation BUSINESS COUNTS and Food Services -16 Transport, Postal & Warehousing -22 Retail Trade -23 Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services -58 Total Change -130

Construction -142

-200 -150 -100 -50 0 50 100 BUSINESS COUNTS

Mackay Economic Profile | 2020 54 40.6% of Mackay’s businesses employ staff other than the owner/operator

2016 2017 2018 Change Turnover Range No. % No. % No. % 2016-18

Zero to $50k 2,208 22.5% 2,245 23.0% 2,159 22.3% -3.8% $50k to less than $200k 3,250 33.1% 3,262 33.5% 3,092 31.9% -5.2% $200k to less than $2m 3,730 38.0% 3,669 37.7% 3,801 39.2% 3.6% $2m to less than $5m 394 4.0% 354 3.6% 394 4.1% 11.3% $5m to less than $10m 130 1.3% 119 1.2% 132 1.4% 10.9% $10m or more 114 1.2% 92 0.9% 118 1.2% 28.3% Total 9,826 98.8% 9,741 99.1% 9,696 98.8% -0.5%

2016 2017 2018 Change Workforce Size No. % No. % No. % 2016-18

Non Employing 5,838 59.4% 5,889 60.5% 5,758 59.4% -2.2% 1-19 staff 3,708 37.7% 3,581 36.8% 3,690 38.1% 3.0% 20-199 staff 271 2.8% 262 2.7% 239 2.5% -8.8% 200+ staff 9 0.1% 9 0.1% 9 0.1% 0.0% Total 9,826 100.0% 9,741 100.0% 9,696 100.0% -0.5%

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 8165.0

TURNOVER

From 2017 to 2018, the largest change in business turnover range was for businesses turning over between $50,000 and $200,000, decreasing from 3,262 in 2017 to 3,092 in 2018, a decrease of 5.2%. Despite an overall decline in business counts, there was a net increase in businesses turning over more than $200,000. This implies that businesses in Mackay are consolidating and shifting away from small operations.

2016 2017 2018

4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 2,208 2,245 2,159 3,250 3,262 3,092 3,730 3,669 3,801 500 394 354 394 130 119 132 114 92 118 0 0<$50k $50k<$200k $200k<$2m $2m<$5m $5m<$10m $10m+ 55

WORKFORCE SIZE

2016 2017 2018 6,000

5,000

4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000 5,838 5,889 5,758 3,708 3,581 3,690 271 262 239 9 9 9 0 Non-employing 1-19 staff 20-199 staff 200 or more staff

Between 2017 and 2018, the number of businesses with 1 to 19 staff, increased from 3,581 in 2017 to 3,690 in 2018. Businesses which employ between 20-199 staff experienced the largest decrease from 262 in 2015 to 239 in 2016. Non-employing businesses account for the highest proportion (59.4%) of Mackay region’s registered businesses.

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BUSINESS REGISTRATIONS BY INDUSTRY

The following table shows the number of businesses by industry sector over the last three years.

June 2016 June 2017 June 2018 No. % No. % No. %

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 1,946 19.8% 1,983 20.4% 1,971 20.3% Mining 115 1.2% 109 1.1% 105 1.1% Manufacturing 317 3.2% 305 3.1% 314 3.2% Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 16 0.2% 24 0.2% 18 0.2% Construction 1,662 16.9% 1,569 16.1% 1,520 15.7% Wholesale Trade 190 1.9% 197 2.0% 185 1.9% Retail Trade 465 4.7% 455 4.7% 442 4.6% Accommodation and Food Services 327 3.3% 321 3.3% 311 3.2% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 560 5.7% 568 5.8% 538 5.5% Information Media and Telecommunications 19 0.2% 23 0.2% 26 0.3% Financial and Insurance Services 612 6.2% 625 6.4% 633 6.5% Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 1,109 11.3% 1,082 11.1% 1,051 10.8% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 661 6.7% 682 7.0% 698 7.2% Administrative and Support Services 307 3.1% 292 3.0% 308 3.2% Public Administration and Safety 25 0.3% 23 0.2% 28 0.3% Education and Training 120 1.2% 124 1.3% 117 1.2% Health Care and Social Assistance 472 4.8% 462 4.7% 472 4.9% Arts and Recreational Services 75 0.8% 71 0.7% 65 0.7% Other Services 748 7.6% 741 7.6% 811 8.4% Not Classified 80 0.8% 85 0.9% 83 0.9% Total 9,826 100.0% 9,741 100.0% 9,696 100.0% Unemployment rate: 57 4.4%

EMPLOYMENT TRENDS LABOUR FORCE

The estimated number of people employed in the Mackay region as at 2019 is 60,860. Since 2009, the labour force has increased by 1,895 people, consisting of the number of employed people has increased by 1,099 people and the number of unemployed people has increased by 796 people. The average annual growth rate in the labour force between 2009 and 2019 is estimated at 0.3%.

Employed Unemployed Unemployment Rate

70,000 9.0% 9,7 7.9% 68,000 8.0% 2,923 66,000 2,139 4,077 3,149 7.0% 6.4% 64,000 6.0% 62,000 6.0% 2,683 2,360 4.7% 2,817 2,257 4.2% 5.0% 2,021 4,984 4,075 60,000 3.7% 4.4% 4.0% 58,000 4.2% 3.2% 3.6% 3.3% 65,987 63,592 64,055 3.0% 56,000 61,241 59,761 60,501 60,234 65,464 59,934 60,860 2.0% 54,000 58,202

52,000 1.0%

50,000 0% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

The graph below shows the unemployment rates for calendar years for Mackay and Queensland between 1998 and 2018.

Mackay Queensland 10.00%

8.00% 6.2% 6.00%

4.00% 3.9%

2.00%

0.00% 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

From 1998 to 2018, the unemployment rate within the Mackay region has ranged from 2.9% in 2008 to a peak of 10.1% in 2001. Unemployment rate spiked in 2015 and 2016, however has since recovered to its lowest levels since 2014. The spike in the unemployment rate of 7.7% in 2015 and 2016 was due to a downturn in the mining sector.

JOB GROWTH 2009-10 740 RATE 2010-11 -267 2011-12 1,008

2012-13 4,223

Jobs growth rate identifies the annual 2013-14 523 change in the number of people 2014-15 employed within the region. Jobs -2,395 declined by 3,195 last year after a 2015-16 -5,390 significant year of growth in 2017-18 2016-17 of 4,122. Employment growth peaked 1,732 in 2008. 2017-18 4,122

2018-19 -3,195

-5,000 -3,000 -1,000 0 1,000 3,000 5,000

LABOUR FORCE SUMMARY Year Unemployed Employed Labour Force Unemployment Rate Job Growth Rate

2009 2,021 59,761 61,782 3.3% - 2010 2,683 60,501 63,184 4.2% 1.2% 2011 2,257 60,234 62,491 3.6% -0.4% 2012 2,360 61,241 63,601 3.7% 1.7% 2013 2,139 65,464 67,603 3.2% 6.9% 2014 2,923 65,987 68,911 4.2% 0.8% 2015 4,077 63,592 67,669 6.0% -3.6% 2016 4,984 58,202 63,186 7.9% -8.5% 2017 4,075 59,934 64,008 6.4% 3.0% 2018 3,149 64,055 67,204 4.7% 6.9% 2019 2,817 60,860 63,677 4.4% -5.0%

Source: Department of Employment Small Area Labour Markets (June Quarter 2019) Unemployment is at its lowest 59 level since 2014

SU M MA RY

Economic Indicator Period Performance Indicator

Demographics Estimated Resident Population 2018 116,539 Projected Population (QGSO 2015) 2041 158,280 Employment Number of people who work in the region 2016 47,975 Largest Employing Industry 2016 Health Care & Social Assistance Change in Jobs (work in region) 2011-2016 3,205 Industry (2011 Census; 2012/13 National Accounts) Output 2019 $17.451 billion Value Added 2019 $8.538 billion GRP 2019 $9.132 billion GRP as % of QLD 2019 2.5% Housing Dwelling approvals (No.) 2018/2019 334 Building approvals ($) 2018/2019 $235.77 million Residential Lot approvals ‡^+ Year to Jul 2019 236 Residential Lot registrations ‡^+ Year to Jul 2019 251 New Lot Sales (No.)+ Year to Jul 2019 200 Median Lot Sale Price+ Year to Jul 2019 $172,000 Dwelling Sales+ Year to Jul 2019 1,717 Detached Housing Median Sale Price+ Year to Jul 2019 $352,000 Tourism** Domestic Overnight Visitors Year to Jul 2019 1,097,000 Domestic Visitor Nights Year to Jul 2019 4,363,000 International Visitors Year to Jul 2019 55,000 International Visitor Nights Year to Jul 2019 355,000 Trends Business Activity (No.) Jun - 19 9,696 Employed Jun - 19 60,860 Unemployed Jun - 19 2,817 Labour Force Jun - 19 63,677 Unemployment Rate Jun - 19 4.4%

‡ Vacant land less than 2,400m2 +Residential Land Activity Profile, Queensland Treasury and Trade **Mackay region, Tourism and Events Queensland

Mackay Economic Profile | 2020 60 RESOURCES 61

> Mackay Regional Council: www.mackay.qld.gov.au > Mackay Regional Council Online Economic Profile: www.economicprofile.com.au/mackay > REMPLAN Economic Development Practitioner Package for Mackay > Queensland Government Population Projections, 2018. QGSO. > Australian Bureau of Statistics, Various Publications (see below)

REMPLAN Modelling and Analysis System, developed by REMPLAN utilises the following sources: > 2016 ABS Census Journey to Work Employment Data; > 2016 / 2017 ABS National Input Output Tables; > June 2019 ABS Gross State Product; > Area specific data for the Mackay region.

Population Projections: Queensland Government population projections, 2018 edition (medium series), Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, Queensland Treasury and Trade. Population Data: ABS Catalogue number 3218.0 “Population Estimated by Statistical Area Level 2, 2008 to 2018”.

Resident Demographic Overview: 2016 Census Data for the Mackay region, Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday (SA4) and Queensland. Qualifications Reference: > Bachelor or Higher Degree – Bachelor Degree Level; Postgraduate Degree Level. > Advanced Diploma or Diploma – Advanced Diploma and Diploma Level; Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate Level. > Vocational – Certificate Level. > No Qualification – Not applicable.

Employment: REMPLAN data refers to 2016 place of work Census data

Business Data: ABS Catalogue number 8165.0 “Counts of Australian Businesses, including Entries and Exits, Jun 2016 to Jun 2018”.

Labour Force Data: Department of Employment, Small Area Labour Markets Australia. Latest data – December Quarter 2019

Building Approvals: ABS, Building Approvals, Cat. 8731.

Output, Value Add and GRP: Data is specific to the regional area based on the number of jobs within the region, utilising the latest National Accounts data (2016/2017 ABS National Input Output Tables) and the latest Gross State Product data (June 2019). All regional GRPs within the State add up to the total Gross State Product.

Tourism: > Mackay regional Snapshot, year ending December 2019. Tourism and Events Queensland. > Tourism Research Australia, Local Government Area Profiles, 2018; Mackay, Queensland.

Rent and Sales Data: > Queensland Market Monitor, Issue 43 (June 2019 Quarter), REIQ > Median rents quarterly data, December 2019, Residential Tenancies Authority Queensland > Residential Land Development Activity Profile, Mackay Regional Council, Data Valid as at 20 January 2020. Queensland Treasury and Trade, Government Statistician.

DISCLAIMER: All figures and data presented in this document are based on data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), and other government agencies. Using ABS datasets, the regional economic modelling software ‘REMPLAN economy’, has been applied to generate industrial economic data estimates. This document is provided in good faith with every effort made to provide accurate data and apply comprehensive knowledge. However, REMPLAN and Mackay Regional Council do not guarantee the accuracy of the data nor the conclusions drawn from this information.

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