Central Highlands 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/central­highlands 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 Central Highlands 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 Central Highlands 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 Central Highlands 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) Central Highlands Regional Council Change in Change in Year (ending June 30) Number number percent 2001 25,061 -- -- 2002 25,627 +566 +2.26 2003 26,187 +560 +2.19 2004 26,861 +674 +2.57 2005 27,505 +644 +2.40 2006 28,256 +751 +2.73 2007 28,375 +119 +0.42 2008 28,633 +258 +0.91 2009 29,107 +474 +1.66 2010 29,296 +189 +0.65 2011 29,533 +237 +0.81 2012 30,545 +1,012 +3.43 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 Central Highlands 2011 Regional QLD Queensland Australia Regional Council 38 36 37 Median age 31 Median weekly household $1,998 income $1,107 $1,235 $1,234 Couples with 33% children 27% 30% 31% 10% 9% 9% Older couples without children 4% Medium and 22% 22% 25% high density 10% Housing Households 30% 33% 33% with a 24% mortgage $270 $300 $285 Median weekly rent $112 Households 41% 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 24% 22% 20% 18% Page 5 of 81 10% Public transport 7% 7% (to work) 2% 6% 6% 6% Unemployment 2% SEIFA index of disadvantage 1033 2011 986 1002 1002 Page 6 of 81 About the area Location and boundaries The Central Highlands Region is located in central Queensland, about 100 kilometres west of Rockhampton. The Central Highlands Region is bounded by the Isaac Region in the north, the Rockhampton Region and Banana Shire in the east, the Roma Region and Murweh Shire in the south, and the Blackall Tambo Region and the Barcaldine Region in the west. Important Population Land area Population density Statistics 28,716 5,996,825 0.00 2011 Usual residents hectares (59,968 persons per hectare Km2) Central Highlands Regional Council Legend Districts Central Highlands Regional Council Map data ©2013 GBRMPA, Google - Terms of Use Report a map error Settlement history European settlement dates from the 1850s, with land used mainly for cattle and sheep grazing. Growth took place from the late 1800s into the early 1900s, spurred by the opening of the railway line from Rockhampton in the late 1870s and the establishment of several townships. Significant development did not occur until the 1960s, with growth through to the 1980s, spurred by coal mining and improved irrigation for farming. The population of the Region was relatively stable during the 1990s, and then increased between 2001 and 2006, with growth mainly in the townships of Blackwater and Emerald. Page 7 of 81 Land use Land use The Central Highlands Region is a rural and rural- residential area. The main towns are Emerald and Blackwater, with smaller townships at Bluff, Capella, Dingo, Duaringa, Rolleston, Springsure and Tieri. The Region encompasses a total area of almost 60,000 square kilometres. Land is used largely for cattle and sheep grazing, crop growing, coal mining and gem fossicking. Transport The Council area is served by the Capricorn Highway, the Carnarvon Highway, the Dawson Highway and the Gregory Highway. Major features Major features of the Region include various national parks (Blackdown Tableland, Carnarvon, Minerva Hills, Nuga Nuga, Palmgrove, Snake Range and Taunton), Fairbairn Dam, Lake Maraboon, Central Queensland University (Emerald Campus), Central Queensland University of TAFE (Central Highlands Campus), numerous state forests and gem fossicking areas. Indigenous background The original inhabitants of the Central Highlands area were the Kairi, Kanolu and Wadja Aboriginal people. Included areas The Central Highlands Region includes the townships and localities of Albinia, Alsace, Arcadia Valley, Arcturus, Argyll, Balcomba, Barnard, Bauhinia, Belcong, Bingegang, Blackdown, Blackwater, Bluff, Boolburra, Buckland, Bundoora, Cairdbeign, Capella, Carbine Creek, Carnarvon Park, Cheeseborough, Chirnside, Comet, Cona Creek, Consuelo, Coomoo, Coorumbene, Cotherstone, Crinum, Dingo, Dromedary, Duaringa, Emerald, Fork Lagoons, Gainsford, Gindie, Goomally, Goowarra, Gordonstone, Hibernia, Humboldt, Jellinbah, Khosh Bulduk, Lilyvale, Lochington, Lowesby, Lowestoff, Mackenzie, Mantuan Downs, Mimosa, Minerva, Mount Macarthur, Mungabunda, Nandowrie, Oombabeer, Orion, Retro, Rewan, Rhydding, Rolleston, Springsure, Stewarton, The Gemfields, Theresa Creek, Tieri, Togara, Wallaroo, Wealwandangie, Willows, Wooroona and Wyuna. Page 8 of 81 Five year age groups The Age Structure of Central Highlands 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 Central Highlands 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 Central Highlands Regional Council's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household Types and Dwelling Types. Age structure - Five year age groups Central Highlands Regional Council 2011 2006 Change Five year age groups (years) Number % Regional QLD Number % Regional QLD 2006 to 2011 0 to 4 2,694 9.4 6.8 2,326 8.8 6.5 +368 5 to 9 2,325 8.1 6.7 2,307 8.7 7.0 +18 10 to 14 2,041 7.1 6.9 2,044 7.7 7.4 -3 15 to 19 1,890 6.6 6.7 1,702 6.4 6.7 +188 20 to 24 1,947 6.8 6.0 2,021 7.6 6.2 -74 25 to 29 2,504 8.7 6.3 2,222 8.4 5.9 +282 30 to 34 2,303 8.0 6.1 2,266 8.6 6.6 +37 35 to 39 2,296 8.0 6.8 2,183 8.2 7.1 +113 40 to 44 2,201 7.7 7.1 2,170 8.2 7.4 +31 45 to 49 2,122 7.4 7.1 2,009 7.6 7.4 +113 50 to 54 1,930 6.7 6.9 1,604 6.1 6.7 +326 55 to 59 1,565 5.4 6.2 1,329 5.0 6.5 +236 60 to 64 1,119 3.9 6.0 858 3.2 5.2 +261 65 to 69 710 2.5 4.7 525 2.0 4.1 +185 70 to 74 493 1.7 3.5 422 1.6 3.2 +71 75 to 79 281 1.0 2.6 256 1.0 2.7 +25 80 to 84 164 0.6 1.9 143 0.5 1.9 +21 85 and over 131 0.5 1.7 111 0.4 1.5 +20 Total 28,716 100.0 100.0 26,498 100.0 100.0 +2,218 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. Change in five year age structure, 2006 to 2011 Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006 and 2011 (Usual residence data) Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, the population experts. Page 10 of 81 Dominant groups Analysis of the five year age groups of Central Highlands Regional Council in 2011 compared to Regional QLD shows that there was a higher proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) and a lower proportion of people in the older age groups (65+).