Isaac Regional Council 2011 Census results Comparison year: 2006 Benchmark area: Regional QLD community profile Compiled and presented in profile.id®. http://profile.id.com.au/isaac Table of contents Estimated Resident Population (ERP) 2 Population highlights 4 About the areas 6 Five year age groups 9 Ancestry 12 Birthplace 15 Year of arrival in Australia 17 Proficiency in English 19 Language spoken at home 22 Religion 25 Qualifications 27 Highest level of schooling 29 Education institution attending 32 Need for assistance 35 Employment status 38 Industry sectors of employment 41 Occupations of employment 44 Method of travel to work 47 Volunteer work 49 Unpaid care 51 Individual income 53 Household income 55 Households summary 57 Household size 60 Dwelling type 63 Number of bedrooms per dwelling 65 Internet connection 67 Number of cars per household 69 Housing tenure 71 Housing loan repayments 73 Housing rental payments 75 SEIFA - disadvantage 78 About the community profile 79 Estimated Resident Population (ERP) The Estimated Resident Population is the OFFICIAL Isaac Regional Council population for 2012. Populations are counted and estimated in various ways. The most comprehensive population count available in Australia is derived from the Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics every five years. However the Census count is NOT the official population of Isaac Regional Council. To provide a more accurate population figure which is updated more frequently than every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics also produces "Estimated Resident Population" (ERP) numbers for Isaac Regional Council. See data notes for a detailed explanation of different population types, how they are calculated and when to use each one. Estimated Resident Population (ERP) Isaac Regional Council Change in Change in Year (ending June 30) Number number percent 2001 18,524 -- -- 2002 19,016 +492 +2.66 2003 19,533 +517 +2.72 2004 19,764 +231 +1.18 2005 20,411 +647 +3.27 2006 21,113 +702 +3.44 2007 21,615 +502 +2.38 2008 22,071 +456 +2.11 2009 22,538 +467 +2.12 2010 22,835 +297 +1.32 2011 23,212 +377 +1.65 2012 23,688 +476 +2.05 Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id The population experts Page 3 of 81 Estimated Resident Population (ERP) Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by .id the population experts Annual change in Estimated Resident Population (ERP) Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by .id the population experts Page 4 of 81 Population highlights Isaac Regional 2011 Regional QLD Queensland Australia Council 38 36 37 Median age 31 Median weekly household $2,579 income $1,107 $1,235 $1,234 Couples with 37% children 27% 30% 31% 10% 9% 9% Older couples without children 3% Medium and 22% 22% 25% high density 10% Housing Households 30% 33% 33% with a 13% mortgage $270 $300 $285 Median weekly rent $64 Households 56% renting 32% 32% 29% Non-English 7% 9% 16% speaking 4% backgrounds 3% 4% 4% University attendance 2% 12% 16% 19% Bachelor or Higher degree 10% Vocational 25% 22% 20% 18% Page 5 of 81 Public transport 10% 10% (to work) 2% 7% 6% 6% 6% Unemployment 2% SEIFA index of disadvantage 1047 2011 986 1002 1002 Page 6 of 81 About the area Location and boundaries The Isaac Region is located in north Queensland, about 1,000 kilometres north-west of Brisbane and 900 kilometres south of Cairns. The Isaac Region is bounded by the Whitsunday and Mackay Regions in the north, the Coral Sea and the Rockhampton Region in the east, the Central Highlands Region in the south, and the Barcaldine and Charters Towers Regions in the west. Name origin The Isaac Region is named after the Isaac River, which is named after Frederick Isaac, an early land holder in the area. Important Population Land area Population density Statistics 22,587 5,886,912 0.00 2011 Usual residents hectares (58,869 persons per hectare Km2) Isaac Regional Council Legend Districts Isaac Regional Council Map data ©2013 GBRMPA, Google - Terms of Use Report a map error Page 7 of 81 Settlement history European settlement of the Isaac Region dates from the mid 1800s, with land used mainly for sheep and cattle grazing. Gradual growth took place during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Rapid development took place in several townships from the late 1960s into the 1980s, spurred by expanded coal mining and improved access. The population of the Region increased from about 3,000 in 1947 to about 21,000 in 1986. The population declined during the 1990s, falling from about 22,000 in 1991 to about 19,000 in 2001, largely a result of restructuring and downsizing in the mining industry. The population then increased significantly to 24,000 in 2006, as mining expanded again. Rapid growth took place from 2006, with the population reaching nearly 34,000 in 2011. Population growth is expected to continue, particularly in and around Moranbah. Land use Land use The Isaac Region is predominantly rural, with growing residential and rural-residential areas in several townships. The Region includes the township of Moranbah, the smaller townships of Clermont, Dysart, Glenden, Middlemount and Nebo, and the villages of Carmila, Clairview, Coppabella and St Lawrence. The Region encompasses a total land area of about 59,000 square kilometres, including islands, coastal areas, inland areas, national parks and bushland. Rural land is used largely for sugar cane, crop and grain growing, cattle grazing and coal mining. Transport The Isaac Region is served by the Bruce Highway, the Gregory Highway, the Peak Downs Highway, Gregory Development Road, Oxford Downs Sarina Road, the North Coast (Brisbane-Cairns) railway line and Moranbah Airport. Major features Major features of the Region include Broad Sound Islands National Park, Dipperu National Park (scientific), Epping Forest National Park (scientific), Homevale National Park, Junee National Park, Mazeppa National Park, Nairana National Park, Narrien Range National Park, Northumberland Islands National Park, Peak Range National Park, Percy Isles National Park, West Hill National Park, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, numerous islands, Wilandspey Conservation Park, Homevale Resources Reserve, Moranbah Hospital, Clermont Hospital, Dysart Hospital, Central Queensland Institute of TAFE (Central Highlands Region - Clermont Campus), numerous coal mines and various state forests. Included areas The Isaac Region includes the townships and localities of Belyando, Blue Mountain, Burton, Carmila, Clairview, Clarke Creek, Clermont, Collaroy, Coppabella, Dysart, Eaglefield, Elgin, Elphinstone, Epsom, Frankfield, Gemini Mountains, Glenden, Hail Creek, Ilbilbie, Kemmis, Kilcummin, Laglan, Lotus Creek, Mackenzie River, May Downs, Middlemount, Mistake Creek, Moranbah, Mount Britton, Nebo, Oxford, Pasha, Peak Vale, St Lawrence, Strathfield, Suttor, The Percy Group, Turrawulla, Valkyrie, Winchester and Wolfang. Page 8 of 81 Five year age groups The Age Structure of Isaac Regional Council provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of Isaac Regional Council's residential role and function and how it is likely to change in the future. Five year age groups present a classic age profile of the population. Each age group covers exactly five years, which enables direct comparison between each group. To get a more complete picture Isaac Regional Council's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types and Dwelling Types. Age structure - Five year age groups Isaac Regional Council 2011 2006 Change Five year age groups (years) Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 0 to 4 2,221 9.8 6.8 1,889 9.5 6.5 +332 5 to 9 1,983 8.8 6.7 1,713 8.6 7.0 +270 10 to 14 1,500 6.6 6.9 1,515 7.6 7.4 -15 15 to 19 1,227 5.4 6.7 1,172 5.9 6.7 +55 20 to 24 1,548 6.9 6.0 1,404 7.1 6.2 +144 25 to 29 2,107 9.3 6.3 1,686 8.5 5.9 +421 30 to 34 2,040 9.0 6.1 1,802 9.1 6.6 +238 35 to 39 2,063 9.1 6.8 1,811 9.1 7.1 +252 40 to 44 1,831 8.1 7.1 1,628 8.2 7.4 +203 45 to 49 1,704 7.5 7.1 1,491 7.5 7.4 +213 50 to 54 1,515 6.7 6.9 1,315 6.6 6.7 +200 55 to 59 1,120 5.0 6.2 1,056 5.3 6.5 +64 60 to 64 797 3.5 6.0 581 2.9 5.2 +216 65 to 69 416 1.8 4.7 302 1.5 4.1 +114 70 to 74 214 0.9 3.5 190 1.0 3.2 +24 75 to 79 134 0.6 2.6 131 0.7 2.7 +3 80 to 84 104 0.5 1.9 83 0.4 1.9 +21 85 and over 63 0.3 1.7 49 0.2 1.5 +14 Total 22,587 100.0 100.0 19,818 100.0 100.0 +2,769 Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Page 9 of 81 Five year age structure, 2011 Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts.