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Central Highlands Statistical Area Level 3 (SA3)Compared with Queensland

10 March 2016

Queensland Regional Profiles: Resident Profile: Central Highlands SA3 2

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Region overview The resident profiles provide details on a range of topics for people who live in the region. For some topics, more detailed data are available through the Queensland Regional Database (also known as QRSIS), developed and maintained by the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office.

Central Highlands Statistical Area Level 3 (SA3) is comprised of three statistical area level 2s (SA2's) of Central Highlands - East, Central Highlands - West and Emerald.

Central Highlands SA3 has a total area of 60,361.3 km2. Central Highlands SA3 has an average daily temperature range of 14.6 °C to 28.8 °C and on average it receives 637 mm of rainfall each year.

Data for Central Highlands SA3 are based on Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS), July 2011.

Queensland has a total area of 1,734,238.8 km2. Queensland has an average daily temperature range of 16.4 °C to 30.0 °C and on average it receives 636 mm of rainfall each year.

Data for Queensland are based on Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS), July 2011.

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Figure 1 Map of Central Highlands SA3


DemographyEstimated resident populationThe estimated resident population (ERP) figure is the official population estimate, and represents the best possible estimate of the resident population. For sub-state geographies, ERP figures are updated annually using a model which includes administrative data that indicate population change, such as registered births and deaths, dwelling approvals, Medicare enrolments and electoral enrolments. Data in this profile topic are updated annually with an approximate delay of 9 months after the reporting period. The next planned update is in April 2016.

As at 30 June 2014, the estimated resident population for Central Highlands SA3 was

32,597 persons

Central Highlands SA3• ERP of 32,597 persons as at 30 June 2014• Average annual growth rate of 1.9% over five years• Average annual growth rate of 1.9% over ten years• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest population

with 15,194 persons• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the fastest population

growth over five years with 3.2%

Queensland• ERP of 4,722,447 persons as at 30 June 2014• Average annual growth rate of 1.8% over five years• Average annual growth rate of 2.1% over ten years

Table 1 Estimated resident population by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland

SA3 / SA2 / StateAs at 30 June Average annual growth

rate2004 2009 2014p 2004–2014p 2009–2014p

— number — — % —

Central Highlands SA3 27,084 29,648 32,597 1.9 1.9Central Highlands - East 7,680 7,761 7,958 0.4 0.5Central Highlands - West 8,406 8,908 9,445 1.2 1.2Emerald 10,998 12,979 15,194 3.3 3.2

Queensland 3,829,970 4,328,771 4,722,447 2.1 1.8

Source: ABS 3218.0, Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2013-14

Figure 2 Estimated resident population growth, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland

Source: ABS 3218.0, Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2013-14


Population by age and sexThe estimated resident population (ERP) figure is the official population estimate, and represents the best possible estimate of the resident population. For sub-state geographies, ERP figures are updated annually using a model which includes administrative data that indicate population change, such as registered births and deaths, dwelling approvals, Medicare enrolments and electoral enrolments. Data in this profile topic are updated annually with an approximate delay of 12 months after the reporting period. The next planned update is in September 2016.

As at 30 June 2014, the proportion of the estimated resident population aged 65 years and over for Central Highlands SA3

was

6.5%

Central Highlands SA3• 23.6% aged 0–14 years as at 30 June 2014• 69.9% aged 15–64 years• 6.5% aged 65+ years• Within the region, Central Highlands - East SA2 had the

largest percentage of persons aged 0–14 with 24.7%• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest percentage

of persons aged 15–64 with 71.7%• Within the region, Central Highlands - West SA2 had the

largest percentage of persons aged 65+ with 11.7%

Queensland• 19.8% aged 0–14 years as at 30 June 2014• 66.2% aged 15–64 years• 14.0% aged 65+ years

Table 2 Estimated resident population by age and SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 30 June 2014p

SA3 / SA2 / StateAge group

0–14 15–24 25–44 45–64 65+number % number % number % number % number %

Central Highlands SA3 7,696 23.6 4,492 13.8 10,675 32.7 7,607 23.3 2,127 6.5Central Highlands - East 1,968 24.7 1,177 14.8 2,685 33.7 1,756 22.1 372 4.7Central Highlands - West 2,080 22.0 1,022 10.8 2,751 29.1 2,488 26.3 1,104 11.7Emerald 3,648 24.0 2,293 15.1 5,239 34.5 3,363 22.1 651 4.3

Queensland 934,862 19.8 645,774 13.7 1,323,000 28.0 1,159,012 24.5 659,799 14.0

Source: ABS 3235.0, Population by Age and Sex, Regions of Australia, 2014


Figure 4 Estimated resident population by age and sex, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 30 June 2014p

Source: ABS 3235.0, Population by Age and Sex, Regions of Australia, 2014

Median ageThe median age is the age at which half the population is older and half is younger. These median age estimates have been calculated by the ABS and Queensland Treasury using single year of age estimated resident population data. Data in this profile topic are updated annually with an approximate delay of 12 months after the reporting period. The next planned update is in September 2016.

As at 30 June 2014, the median age for Central Highlands SA3 was

31.9 years

Central Highlands SA3• Median age of 31.9 years as at 30 June 2014• Increase of 1.3 years from median age of 30.6 years as at

30 June 2004• Within the region, Central Highlands - West SA2 had the

highest median age of 36.3 years• Within the region, Central Highlands - West SA2 had the

largest decrease in median age from 30 June 2004 to 30 June 2014 with 2.5 years

Queensland• Median age of 36.8 years as at 30 June 2014• Increase of 1.0 years from median age of 35.7 years as at

30 June 2004

Table 3 Median age by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland

SA3 / SA2 / StateAs at 30 June Change

2004 2009 2014p 2004–2014p— years — years

Central Highlands SA3 30.6 30.8 31.9 1.3Central Highlands - East 29.5 30.0 30.6 1.1Central Highlands - West 33.8 35.6 36.3 2.5Emerald 29.0 28.9 30.6 1.6

Queensland 35.7 36.2 36.8 1.0

Refer to explanatory notes for additional information.

Source: ABS 3235.0, Population by Age and Sex, Regions of Australia unpublished data and Queensland Treasury estimates


Population projectionsThe Queensland Government population projections are generated by applying assumptions regarding future trends in the components of population change (fertility, mortality and migration) and the latest planning and development intelligence available. Data presented in this profile topic are based on a medium series and are updated twice every five years. The next planned update is in March 2016.

From 2011 to 2036, the population for Central Highlands SA3 is projected to increase from

30,517 persons to 44,664 persons

Central Highlands SA3• Population projected to be 44,664 persons as at 30 June

2036• Increase of 1.5% per year over 25 years• Within the region, Emerald SA2 is projected to have the

largest population as at 30 June 2036 with 24,714 persons• Within the region, Emerald SA2 is projected to have the

fastest growth in population from 30 June 2011 to 2036 with an average annual rate of 2.4% per year

Queensland• Population projected to be 7,095,177 persons as at 30

June 2036• Increase of 1.9% per year over 25 years

Table 4 Projected population by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland

SA3 / SA2 / StateAs at 30 June

Average annual growth

rate2011(a) 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 2011–2036

— number — %

Central Highlands SA3 30,517 34,078 36,949 39,530 42,102 44,664 1.5Central Highlands - East 7,812 8,342 8,547 8,693 8,822 8,935 0.5Central Highlands - West 9,073 9,672 10,125 10,465 10,760 11,014 0.8Emerald 13,632 16,064 18,276 20,372 22,520 24,714 2.4

Queensland 4,476,778 4,946,319 5,477,082 6,007,578 6,548,220 7,095,177 1.9


(a) 2011 data are estimated resident population (ERP).For more detailed data on the Queensland Government population projections, please refer to the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office website athttp://www.qgso.qld.gov.au/subjects/demography/population-projections/index.php

Source: Queensland Government Population Projections, 2013 edition (medium series)

Figure 5 Projected population change, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland


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Figure 6 Projected population by age and sex, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 30 June 2011 and 30 June 2036

30 June 2011

30 June 2036



Indigenous populationIndigenous population is based on the 2011 Census of Population and Housing question about Indigenous status where each person is asked to identify whether they are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin. This is based on persons by place of usual residence.

The percentage of Indigenous persons in Central Highlands SA3 was

6.4%

Central Highlands SA3• 1,893 persons (or 6.4%) were Indigenous• Within the region, Central Highlands - East SA2 had the

largest percentage of Indigenous persons with 16.3%

Queensland• 155,824 persons (or 3.6%) were Indigenous

Table 5 Indigenous status by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / StateIndigenous persons

Non-Indigenous persons

Total persons(b)Aboriginal Torres Strait

Islander Both(a) Total

— number — number % number % number

Central Highlands SA3 1,753 52 88 1,893 6.4 25,376 85.6 29,661Central Highlands - East 1,154 20 59 1,233 16.3 5,774 76.5 7,550Central Highlands - West 200 15 9 224 2.5 7,868 88.5 8,893Emerald 400 22 19 441 3.3 11,732 88.8 13,217

Queensland 122,896 20,094 12,834 155,824 3.6 3,952,707 91.2 4,332,740

(a) Applicable to persons who are of 'both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin'.(b) Includes Indigenous status not stated.

Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011, Indigenous Profile - I02 (usual residence)


Births and deathsBirth and death statistics are an estimate of the number of births and deaths that have been registered in Australia’s state and territory Registries of Births, Deaths and Marriages over a calendar year. These estimates are useful for two distinct purposes – use as a component of population growth and for analysis of fertility and mortality. Data in this profile topic are updated annually with an approximate delay of 12 months after the reporting period. The next planned update is in December 2016.

The number of registered births in 2014 to mothers with a usual residence in Central Highlands SA3 was

582 births

Central Highlands SA3• 582 registered births in 2014• 101 registered deaths• Within the region, Central Highlands - East SA2 had the

largest crude birth rate with 20.1 births per 1,000 population

Queensland• 63,066 registered births in 2014• 28,704 registered deaths

Table 6 Registered births and deaths by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2014

SA3 / SA2 / State Births Deaths Natural increase

number rate(a) number rate(a) number

Central Highlands SA3 582 17.9 101 3.1 481Central Highlands - East 160 20.1 18 2.3 142Central Highlands - West 132 14.0 39 4.1 93Emerald 290 19.1 44 2.9 246

Queensland(b) 63,066 13.4 28,704 6.1 34,362


(a) Crude rate per 1,000 persons.(b) Queensland totals include births and deaths where the usual residence was overseas, no fixed abode, Offshore and Migratory, and Queensland undefined.

Source: ABS 3301.0, Births, Australia, 2014; ABS 3302.0, Deaths, Australia, 2014

Figure 7 Crude birth rate, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland(a)

(a) Queensland totals include births where the usual residence was overseas, no fixed abode, Offshore and Migratory, and Queensland undefined.



Figure 8 Crude death rate, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland(a)

(a) Queensland totals include deaths where the usual residence was overseas, no fixed abode, Offshore and Migratory, and Queensland undefined.



Migration 1 year agoMigration one year ago compares the usual address of household members on Census Night 2011 (9 August 2011) with their usual address one year earlier (i.e. 9 August 2010). This is based on persons by place of usual residence.

The percentage of persons in Central Highlands SA3 with a different address one year ago was

21.5%

Central Highlands SA3• 20,500 persons usually resided in the same address as one

year ago• 6,266 persons (or 21.5%) usually resided in a different

address one year ago• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest percentage

of persons with a different usual address one year ago with 25.3%

Queensland• 3,278,187 persons usually resided in the same address as

one year ago• 764,695 persons (or 17.9%) usually resided in a different

address one year ago

Table 7 Place of usual residence one year ago(a) by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / State Sameaddress

Different address Proportionwith

differentaddress

Total persons(c)Within

QueenslandRest of

Australia Overseas Total(b)

number — number — % number

Central Highlands SA3 20,500 5,342 547 291 6,266 21.5 29,108Central Highlands - East 5,404 1,252 124 55 1,460 19.7 7,402Central Highlands - West 6,405 1,325 125 55 1,530 17.5 8,741Emerald 8,690 2,771 287 187 3,276 25.3 12,962

Queensland 3,278,187 616,283 75,239 63,184 764,695 17.9 4,275,277

(a) Based on persons aged one year and over.(b) Includes persons who stated that they were usually resident at a different address 1 year ago but did not state that address.(c) Includes persons who did not state whether they were usually resident at a different address 1 year ago.

Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011, Basic Community Profile - B38 (usual residence)


Migration 5 years agoMigration five years ago compares the usual address of household members on Census Night 2011 (9 August 2011) with their usual address five years earlier (i.e. 9 August 2006). This is based on persons by place of usual residence.

The percentage of persons in Central Highlands SA3 with a different address five years ago was

49.1%

Central Highlands SA3• 11,217 persons usually resided in the same address as five

years ago• 13,173 persons (or 49.1%) usually resided in a different

address five years ago• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest percentage

of persons with a different usual address five years ago with 57.6%

Queensland• 1,958,914 persons usually resided in the same address as

five years ago• 1,815,132 persons (or 45.0%) usually resided in a different

address five years ago

Table 8 Place of usual residence five years ago(a) by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / State Sameaddress

Different address Proportionwith

differentaddress

Total persons(c)Within

QueenslandRest of

Australia Overseas Total(b)

number — number — % number

Central Highlands SA3 11,217 10,477 1,438 1,081 13,173 49.1 26,847Central Highlands - East 3,243 2,453 291 167 2,974 43.8 6,783Central Highlands - West 3,956 2,765 343 175 3,317 40.9 8,104Emerald 4,018 5,261 804 743 6,887 57.6 11,957

Queensland 1,958,914 1,331,610 218,734 238,588 1,815,132 45.0 4,034,846

(a) Based on persons aged five years and over.(b) Includes persons who stated that they were usually resident at a different address 5 years ago but did not state that address.(c) Includes persons who did not state whether they were usually resident at a different address 5 years ago.



Country of birthCountry of birth has been derived from the 2011 Census of Population and Housing question ‘In which country was the person born?’. This is based on persons by place of usual residence.

The top five English speaking backgrounds and non-English speaking backgrounds for Central Highlands SA3 were:

English Speaking1. New Zealand (3.7%)2. United Kingdom, Channel

Islands and Isle of Man (1.7%)

3. South Africa (0.8%)4. United States of America

(0.2%)5. Canada (0.2%)

Non-English Speaking1. Philippines (0.8%)2. India (0.3%)3. Germany (0.2%)4. Fiji (0.2%)5. Netherlands (0.1%)

Central Highlands SA3• 3,121 persons (or 10.5%) were born overseas• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest number of

persons born overseas with 1,782• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest percentage

of persons born overseas with 13.5%

Queensland• 888,636 persons (or 20.5%) were born overseas

Table 9 Country of birth by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / State Born in AustraliaBorn overseas

Total persons(c)Born in ESB

countries(a)Born in NESB

countries(b) Total(b)

number % number % number % number % number

Central Highlands SA3 24,075 81.2 1,979 6.7 1,142 3.8 3,121 10.5 29,663Central Highlands - East 6,445 85.4 370 4.9 174 2.3 544 7.2 7,550Central Highlands - West 7,285 81.9 528 5.9 261 2.9 789 8.9 8,892Emerald 10,345 78.3 1,073 8.1 709 5.4 1,782 13.5 13,218

Queensland 3,192,115 73.7 478,290 11.0 410,346 9.5 888,636 20.5 4,332,738


(a) Includes the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA, South Africa and New Zealand.(b) Includes countries not identified individually, ‘Australian External Territories’, ‘Inadequately described’ and ‘At sea’ responses.(c) Includes not stated responses.



Proficiency in spoken EnglishProficiency in spoken English has been derived from the 2011 Census of Population and Housing question ‘How well does the person speak English?’, if the person speaks a language other than English at home. This topic relates to persons who stated they were born overseas as at Census Night 2011. This is based on overseas-born persons by place of usual residence.

The top five non-English languages spoken at home for the total population of Central Highlands SA3 were:

Language spoken1. Southeast Asian Austronesian (0.8%)2. Indo Aryan (0.4%)3. Chinese (0.1%)4. Spanish (0.1%)5. German (0.1%)

Central Highlands SA3• 1,001 persons (or 32.1%) stated they spoke a language

other than English at home• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest number of

overseas-born persons who stated they spoke a language other than English at home with 649

• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest percentage of overseas-born persons who stated they spoke a language other than English at home with 36.5%

Queensland• 319,949 persons (or 36.0%) stated they spoke a language

other than English at home

Table 10 Proficiency in spoken English of overseas-born persons by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / State Speaks English only

Speaks other language at home and speaks English Persons born

overseas(b)Very well or well Not well or not at all Total(a)


Central Highlands SA3 2,112 67.8 921 29.5 74 2.4 1,001 32.1 3,117Central Highlands - East 408 74.5 134 24.5 3 0.5 137 25.0 548Central Highlands - West 579 73.3 184 23.3 24 3.0 211 26.7 790Emerald 1,127 63.4 607 34.1 37 2.1 649 36.5 1,779

Queensland 565,544 63.6 269,847 30.4 45,927 5.2 319,949 36.0 888,635


(a) Includes proficiency in English not stated.(b) Excludes persons who did not state their country of birth.

Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011, Basic Community Profile - B11 and B13 (usual residence)


Religious affiliationReligious affiliation has been derived from the 2011 Census of Population and Housing question asking ‘What is the person's religion?’ This is based on persons by place of usual residence.

The top five religious affiliations for Central Highlands SA3 were:

Religious affiliation1. Catholic (25.5%)2. Anglican (19.7%)3. No Religion (19.6%)4. Uniting Church (8.0%)5. Christian nfd (3.5%)

Central Highlands SA3• 19,866 persons (or 67.0%) stated they were affiliated with a

Christian religion• Within the region, Central Highlands - West SA2 had the

largest percentage of persons who stated they were affiliated with a Christian religion with 67.7%

Queensland• 2,785,084 persons (or 64.3%) stated they were affiliated

with a Christian religion

Table 11 Religious affiliation by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / StateReligious affiliation

Total(b)Christianity Other(a) No religion

number % number % number % number

Central Highlands SA3 19,866 67.0 389 1.3 5,815 19.6 29,661Central Highlands - East 4,911 65.0 57 0.8 1,579 20.9 7,551Central Highlands - West 6,023 67.7 81 0.9 1,684 18.9 8,893Emerald 8,931 67.6 254 1.9 2,550 19.3 13,219

Queensland 2,785,084 64.3 160,332 3.7 955,782 22.1 4,332,738


(a) Includes 'Buddhism', 'Hinduism', 'Islam', 'Judaism' and 'Other Religions'.(b) Total includes 'Religious belief, nfd', 'Not defined', 'New Age, so described', 'Theism, and 'Not stated'.



Family compositionIn the context of the 2011 Census of Population and Housing, families are classified in terms of the relationships that exist between a single family reference person and each other member of that family. The family composition variable distinguishes between different types of families based on the presence or absence of couple relationships, parent-child relationships, child dependency relationships or other familial relationships, in that order of preference. This is based on families by place of usual residence.

The percentage of total families in Central Highlands SA3 which were couple families with children was

52.6%

Central Highlands SA3• 7,155 families• 52.6% of total families were couple families with children• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest number of

couple families with children with 1,746• Within the region, Central Highlands - East SA2 had the

largest percentage of one-parent families with 13.5%

Queensland• 1,148,179 families• 42.8% of total families were couple families with children

Table 12 Family composition(a) by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / State Couple family with no children

Couple family with children One-parent family Total(b)


Central Highlands SA3 2,587 36.2 3,761 52.6 725 10.1 7,155Central Highlands - East 577 32.1 955 53.1 242 13.5 1,799Central Highlands - West 964 43.8 1,054 47.9 164 7.5 2,199Emerald 1,045 33.1 1,746 55.3 320 10.1 3,155

Queensland 453,102 39.5 491,200 42.8 184,547 16.1 1,148,179

(a) Includes same-sex couple families.(b) Includes other families.

Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011, Basic Community Profile - B25 (families and persons)


Household compositionIn the context of the 2011 Census of Population and Housing, a household is defined as one or more persons, at least one of whom is at least 15 years of age, usually resident in the same private dwelling. Household composition describes the type of household within a dwelling, whether a family is present or not and whether or not other unrelated household members are present. This is based on occupied private dwellings.

The percentage of one family households in Central Highlands SA3 was

74.7%

Central Highlands SA3• 9,197 households• 74.7% of total households were one family households• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest percentage

of one family households

Queensland• 1,547,304 households• 70.7% of total households were one family households

Table 13 Household composition by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / State One family households

Multiple family households

Grouphouseholds

Lone person households

Totalhouseholds


Central Highlands SA3 6,867 74.7 140 1.5 385 4.2 1,805 19.6 9,197Central Highlands - East 1,717 75.2 41 1.8 80 3.5 444 19.5 2,282Central Highlands - West 2,134 72.1 31 1.0 92 3.1 703 23.8 2,960Emerald 3,016 76.3 68 1.7 213 5.4 658 16.6 3,955

Queensland 1,094,467 70.7 26,361 1.7 72,966 4.7 353,510 22.8 1,547,304

Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011, unpublished data (occupied private dwellings)


Dwellings by dwelling structureIn general terms, a dwelling is a structure which is intended to have people live in it, and which is habitable on Census Night. The dwelling structure variable classifies the structure of private dwellings enumerated in the 2011 Census of Population and Housing. This information is determined by the Census collector and is based on occupied private dwellings.

The percentage of total occupied private dwellings in Central Highlands SA3 which were separate houses was

85.7%

Central Highlands SA3• 7,877 occupied private dwellings (or 85.7%) were separate

houses• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest number of

separate houses with 3,176• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest percentage

of apartments with 11.4%

Queensland• 1,215,303 occupied private dwellings (or 78.5%) were

separate houses

Table 14 Occupied private dwellings(a) by dwelling structure and SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / State Separate house Semi-detached(b) Apartment(c) Caravan(d) Other(e) Total(f)

number % number % number % number % number % number

Central Highlands SA3 7,877 85.7 257 2.8 595 6.5 342 3.7 97 1.1 9,195Central Highlands - East 2,128 93.3 23 1.0 70 3.1 43 1.9 11 0.5 2,281Central Highlands - West 2,577 87.1 19 0.6 72 2.4 217 7.3 61 2.1 2,959Emerald 3,176 80.4 215 5.4 452 11.4 87 2.2 17 0.4 3,952

Queensland 1,215,303 78.5 129,430 8.4 181,716 11.7 16,191 1.0 3,384 0.2 1,547,303

(a) Excludes visitors only and other not classifiable households.(b) Includes row or terrace house, townhouse etc.(c) Includes flat or units.(d) Includes cabin and houseboat.(e) Includes improvised home, tent, sleepers out; house or flat attached to a shop, office, etc.(f) Includes dwelling structures not stated.

Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011, Basic Community Profile - B31 (dwellings and persons)


Dwellings by tenure typeIn general terms, a dwelling is a structure which is intended to have people live in it, and which is habitable on Census Night. The tenure type variable describes whether a household rents or owns the dwelling in which they were enumerated on Census Night 2011, or whether the household occupies it under another arrangement. This is based on occupied private dwellings.

The percentage of total occupied private dwellings in Central Highlands SA3 which were fully owned was

21.8%

Central Highlands SA3• 2,000 occupied private dwellings (or 21.8%) were fully

owned• Within the region, Central Highlands - West SA2 had the

largest number of fully owned dwellings with 1,036• Within the region, Central Highlands - East SA2 had the

largest percentage of rented dwellings with 60.4%

Queensland• 448,617 occupied private dwellings (or 29.0%) were fully

owned

Table 15 Occupied private dwellings(a) by tenure type and SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / State Fully owned Being purchased(b) Rented(c) Other(d) Total(e) number % number % number % number % number

Central Highlands SA3 2,000 21.8 2,626 28.6 4,202 45.7 146 1.6 9,195Central Highlands - East 387 17.0 434 19.0 1,379 60.4 34 1.5 2,282Central Highlands - West 1,036 35.0 558 18.9 1,169 39.5 92 3.1 2,958Emerald 573 14.5 1,639 41.5 1,658 41.9 17 0.4 3,953

Queensland 448,617 29.0 533,868 34.5 513,415 33.2 14,304 0.9 1,547,303

(a) Excludes visitors only and other not classifiable households.(b) Includes dwellings being purchased under a rent/buy scheme.(c) Includes renting from a real estate agent, state housing authority, person not in the same household, housing co-op/community/church, other and not stated.(d) Includes dwellings being occupied under a life tenure scheme.(e) Includes tenure type not stated.

Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011, Basic Community Profile - B32 (occupied private dwellings)


Homeless persons Homelessness is a lack of one or more elements that represent ‘home’. When a person does not have suitable accommodation alternatives, the ABS defines someone as homeless if their current living arrangement:• is a dwelling that is inadequate,• has no tenure, or if their initial tenure is short and not

extendable,or

• does not allow them to have control of, and access to, space for social relations.

These counts are based on place of enumeration.

The rate of homeless persons for Central Highlands SA3 in 2011 was

50.7 per 10,000 persons

Central Highlands SA3• 176 homeless persons• 50.7 homeless persons per 10,000 persons• Within the region, Central Highlands - West SA2 had the

highest rate of homelessness (59.4 persons per 10,000 persons)

Queensland• 19,834 homeless persons• 44.5 homeless persons per 10,000 persons

Table 16 Homeless persons by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / State Homeless persons Total personsnumber rate(a) number

Central Highlands SA3 176 50.7 34,684Central Highlands - East 37 40.8 9,078Central Highlands - West 69 59.4 11,619Emerald 70 50.1 13,980

Queensland 19,834 44.5 4,457,909


(a) Rate per 10,000 persons.

Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011, Place of Enumeration Profile - P01 and ABS 2049.0, Census of Population and Housing: Estimating homelessness, 2011


Number of motor vehicles per dwellingThe number of motor vehicles variable records the number of registered motor vehicles, which are owned or used by members of a household, and which are garaged or parked near the occupied private dwelling on Census Night 2011. This is based on occupied private dwellings by place of enumeration.

The percentage of dwellings in Central Highlands SA3 with 3 or more motor vehicles was

27.3%

Central Highlands SA3• 4.6% of dwellings had no motor vehicles• 27.3% of dwellings had 3 or more motor vehicles• Within the region, Central Highlands - East SA2 had the

highest percentage of dwellings which had no motor vehicles with 7.9%

• Within the region, Central Highlands - West SA2 had the highest percentage of dwellings which had 3 or more motor vehicles with 28.8%

Queensland• 7.2% of dwellings had no motor vehicles• 17.3% of dwellings had 3 or more motor vehicles

Table 17 Number of motor vehicles per occupied private dwelling (a)(b) by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / State No motor vehicles 1 motor vehicle 2 motor vehicles 3 or more motor vehicles

Total dwellings


Central Highlands SA3 419 4.6 2,381 25.9 3,590 39.0 2,514 27.3 9,195Central Highlands - East 180 7.9 581 25.4 837 36.6 615 26.9 2,284Central Highlands - West 119 4.0 775 26.2 1,095 37.0 852 28.8 2,958Emerald 116 2.9 1,031 26.1 1,658 41.9 1,041 26.3 3,953

Queensland 110,842 7.2 547,575 35.4 575,736 37.2 267,083 17.3 1,547,306

(a) Excludes visitors only and other not classifiable households.(b) Excludes motorbikes/scooters.



Internet connectionThe type of Internet connection has been derived from the 2011 Census of Population and Housing question ‘Can the Internet be accessed at this dwelling?’. This is based on occupied private dwellings by place of enumeration.

The percentage of total occupied private dwellings in Central Highlands SA3 with an internet connection was

78.9%

Central Highlands SA3• 7,254 occupied private dwellings (or 78.9%) had Internet

connections• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest number of

dwellings with Internet connections with 3,345• Within the region, Central Highlands - East SA2 had the

largest percentage of dwellings without Internet connections with 22.0%

Queensland• 1,211,884 occupied private dwellings (or 78.3%) had

Internet connections

Table 18 Internet connections in occupied private dwellings(a)(b) by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / State No Internet connection

With Internet connection Total dwellings

(d) Broadband Dial-up Total(c)

number % — number — number % number

Central Highlands SA3 1,629 17.7 6,531 226 7,254 78.9 9,196Central Highlands - East 501 22.0 1,516 48 1,710 75.0 2,281Central Highlands - West 640 21.6 1,959 89 2,198 74.3 2,957Emerald 484 12.2 3,052 91 3,345 84.6 3,953

Queensland 281,467 18.2 1,103,036 45,088 1,211,884 78.3 1,547,301

(a) Excludes visitors only and other not classifiable households.(b) Where a dwelling has more than one type of Internet connection only one is recorded.(c) Includes other Internet connection.(d) Includes Internet connection not stated.



SocietyEarly childhood education and care servicesThe early childhood education and care services data are based on administrative data supplied by the Department of Education and Training. Data in this profile topic are updated twice yearly with an approximate delay of 1 month after the reporting period. The next planned update is in September 2016.

The number of early childhood education and care services in Central Highlands SA3 as at 29 February 2016 was

21 services

Central Highlands SA3• 21 early childhood education and care services as at 29

February 2016• 6 long day care services• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest number of

services with 10

Queensland• 3,009 early childhood education and care services as at 29

February 2016• 1,477 long day care services

Table 19 Early childhood education and care services by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 29 February 2016

SA3 / SA2 / StateFamily

daycare

KindergartensLong

daycare

Schoolagedcare

Limitedhours

careTotal(a)

— number —

Central Highlands SA3 1 9 6 1 2 21Central Highlands - East 0 1 3 0 1 5Central Highlands - West 0 4 0 0 1 6Emerald 1 4 3 1 0 10

Queensland 154 504 1,477 738 25 3,009

(a) Total includes Other service types (for example Child and Family Support Hubs and Community Services).

Source: Office for Early Childhood Education and Care, Department of Education and Training


Australian Early Development Census (AEDC)The AEDC is a national collection of information about how children are developing prior to school. Every three years, teachers complete an instrument for each child in Prep. The AEDC instrument encompasses five domains of early childhood development which are predictors of a child’s health, education and social outcomes. The five domain are:• physical health and wellbeing• social competence• emotional maturity• language and cognitive skills• communication skills and general knowledge.The AEDC reports whether children are on track, at risk or developmentally vulnerable across each of the five domains. Children that are developmentally vulnerable demonstrate much lower than average competencies in that domain.

The percentage of developmentally vulnerable children in two or more domains in Central Highlands SA3 in 2012 was

13.2%

Central Highlands SA3• 25.2% developmentally vulnerable children in one or more

domains in 2012• 13.2% developmentally vulnerable children in two or more

domains in 2012• The physical health and wellbeing domain had the largest

percentage of developmentally vulnerable children (12.1%)• Within the region, Central Highlands - East SA2 had the

largest percentage of developmentally vulnerable children in two or more domains (21.7%)

Queensland• 26.2% developmentally vulnerable children in one or more

domains in 2012• 13.8% developmentally vulnerable children in two or more

domains in 2012• The physical health and wellbeing domain had the largest

percentage of developmentally vulnerable children (11.6%)

Table 20 Developmentally vulnerable children by domain by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2012

SA3 / SA2 / State

Domain Summary

Children assessed

Physicalhealth

andwellbeing

Socialcompetence

Emotionalmaturity

Languageand

cognitive

Communicationskills and

generalknowledge

One or more

domains

Two or more

domains

— per cent — — per cent— number

Central Highlands SA3 12.1 11.8 7.8 8.3 8.1 25.2 13.2 544Central Highlands - East 21.7 18.8 10.1 15.2 8.0 39.9 21.7 138Central Highlands - West 14.7 18.9 9.9 10.5 11.9 28.9 19.6 143Emerald 5.7 4.2 5.4 3.4 6.1 15.4 5.3 263

Queensland 11.6 11.5 9.3 9.1 10.7 26.2 13.8 58,107


Source: Commonwealth Department of Education


Highest level of schoolingHighest year of school completed has been derived from the 2011 Census of Population and Housing question 'What is the highest year of primary or secondary school the person has completed?'. This information is based on persons aged 15 years and over who are no longer attending primary or secondary school, by place of usual residence.

The percentage of total persons in Central Highlands SA3 with highest level of schooling as year 11 or 12 was

49.2%

Central Highlands SA3• 10,544 persons (or 49.2%) with highest level of schooling

of year 11 or 12 (or equivalent)• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest percentage

of whose highest level of schooling was year 11 or 12 (or equivalent) with 55.1%

• Within the region, Central Highlands - West SA2 had the largest percentage whose highest level of schooling was year 8 or below (or did not go to school) with 7.8%

Queensland• 1,836,995 persons (or 55.3%) with highest level of

schooling of year 11 or 12 (or equivalent)

Table 21 Highest level of schooling completed by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / State Did not go to school, or Year 8 or below

Year 9 or 10 or equivalent

Year 11 or 12 or equivalent Total(a)


Central Highlands SA3 1,162 5.4 7,341 34.2 10,544 49.2 21,450Central Highlands - East 335 6.2 2,038 38.0 2,453 45.7 5,365Central Highlands - West 520 7.8 2,420 36.2 2,906 43.5 6,683Emerald 314 3.3 2,882 30.6 5,184 55.1 9,406

Queensland 219,102 6.6 977,116 29.4 1,836,995 55.3 3,320,761

(a) Includes highest year of schooling not stated.



Non-school qualificationNon-school qualification information describes the highest non-school qualification (e.g. bachelor degree, diploma) completed as stated in the 2011 Census of Population and Housing. This information is based on persons aged 15 years and over by place of usual residence.

The percentage of persons in Central Highlands SA3 with a non-school qualification was

52.0%

Central Highlands SA3• 11,564 persons (or 52.0%) with a non-school qualification• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest percentage

of persons with a non-school qualification with 56.5%

Queensland• 1,875,323 persons (or 54.2%) with a non-school

qualification

Table 22 Non-school qualifications by level of education by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / StateLevel of education

Persons with a qualification(c)

Total personsBachelor degree or

higher(a)Advanced diploma or

diploma Certificate(b)


Central Highlands SA3 2,090 9.4 1,244 5.6 5,286 23.7 11,564 52.0 22,257Central Highlands - East 439 7.9 256 4.6 1,221 21.9 2,587 46.4 5,574Central Highlands - West 519 7.6 410 6.0 1,502 21.9 3,429 50.0 6,861Emerald 1,135 11.6 582 5.9 2,558 26.0 5,549 56.5 9,822

Queensland 548,894 15.9 260,778 7.5 686,993 19.9 1,875,323 54.2 3,456,875

(a) Includes bachelor degree, graduate diploma, graduate certificate and postgraduate degree.(b) Includes Certificate, I, II, III and IV and Certificates not further defined responses.(c) Includes inadequately described and not stated level of education responses.



Non-school qualification by sex and ageNon-school qualification information describes the highest non-school qualification (e.g. bachelor degree, diploma) completed as stated in the 2011 Census of Population and Housing. This information is based on persons aged 15 years and over by place of usual residence.

The percentage of persons in Central Highlands SA3 with a non-school qualification was

52.0%

Central Highlands SA3• 11,564 persons (or 52.0%) with a non-school qualification• 66.7% males aged 25-44 years with a non-school

qualification• 55.9% females aged 25-44 years with a non-school

qualification

Queensland• 1,875,323 persons (or 54.2%) with a non-school

qualification• 67.4% males aged 25-44 years with a non-school

qualification• 64.5% females aged 25-44 years with a non-school

qualification

Table 23 Non-school qualifications by sex and age, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

Sex / ageCentral Highlands SA3 Queensland

With NSQ(a) Without NSQ With NSQ(a) Without NSQnumber % number % number % number %

Males15-24 years 893 41.8 1,241 58.2 99,829 33.5 198,166 66.525-44 years 3,354 66.7 1,671 33.3 400,938 67.4 193,726 32.645-64 years 2,106 55.0 1,725 45.0 339,647 63.0 199,872 37.065 years and over 451 45.6 537 54.4 147,232 55.3 119,067 44.7Total 6,804 56.8 5,174 43.2 987,646 58.1 710,831 41.9

Females15-24 years 721 37.9 1,179 62.1 103,162 35.6 186,606 64.425-44 years 2,525 55.9 1,993 44.1 395,579 64.5 217,916 35.545-64 years 1,252 41.0 1,801 59.0 277,134 50.2 275,318 49.865 years and over 262 32.4 546 67.6 111,802 36.9 190,885 63.1Total 4,760 46.3 5,519 53.7 887,677 50.5 870,725 49.5

Persons15-24 years 1,614 40.0 2,420 60.0 202,991 34.5 384,772 65.525-44 years 5,879 61.6 3,664 38.4 796,517 65.9 411,642 34.145-64 years 3,358 48.8 3,526 51.2 616,781 56.5 475,190 43.565 years and over 713 39.7 1,083 60.3 259,034 45.5 309,952 54.5Total 11,564 52.0 10,693 48.0 1,875,323 54.2 1,581,556 45.8


(a) Includes inadequately described and not stated level of education responses.



Non-school qualification by field of studyNon-school qualification information describes the highest non-school qualification (e.g. bachelor degree, diploma) completed as stated in the 2011 Census of Population and Housing. This information is based on persons aged 15 years and over by place of usual residence.

The largest non-school qualification field of study in Central Highlands SA3 was

Engineering and Related

Technologies (26.0%)

Central Highlands SA3• 3,005 persons (or 26.0%) with a non-school qualification

studied in the field of Engineering and Related Technologies• 1,277 persons (or 11.0%) with a non-school qualification

studied in the field of Management and Commerce

Queensland• 314,629 persons (or 16.8%) with a non-school qualification

studied in the field of Engineering and Related Technologies• 310,801 persons (or 16.6%) with a non-school qualification

studied in the field of Management and Commerce

Table 24 Non-school qualifications by field of study, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

Field of study Central Highlands SA3 Queensland Specialisation ratio

number % number % number

Natural and Physical Sciences 141 1.2 42,973 2.3 0.53Information Technology 92 0.8 41,051 2.2 0.36Engineering and Related Technologies 3,005 26.0 314,629 16.8 1.55Architecture and Building 650 5.6 123,878 6.6 0.85Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies 577 5.0 38,166 2.0 2.45Health 695 6.0 173,991 9.3 0.65Education 860 7.4 139,977 7.5 1.00Management and Commerce 1,277 11.0 310,801 16.6 0.67Society and Culture 636 5.5 180,557 9.6 0.57Creative Arts 123 1.1 53,377 2.8 0.37Food, Hospitality and Personal Services 624 5.4 105,082 5.6 0.96Mixed Field Programmes 17 0.1 2,830 0.2 0.97

Total(a) 11,564 100.0 1,875,323 100.0 1.00


(a) Includes inadequately described and not stated responses.



Vocational education and training studentsVocational education and training (VET) provides skills and knowledge for work. VET is undertaken in a wide range of subject areas and skill levels, and is provided by schools, technical colleges, technical and further education (TAFE) institutes, universities and various other providers. Data on VET students are collected by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) from these training providers. Data in this profile topic are updated annually with an approximate delay of 12 months after the reporting period. The next planned update is in December 2016.

The number of VET students in Central Highlands SA3 in 2014 was

1,978 students

Central Highlands SA3• 1,978 VET students in 2014• 43.1% of total VET students commenced• Within the region, Central Highlands - East SA2 had the

largest percentage of commencing students with 43.3%• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest percentage

of continuing students with 55.9%

Queensland• 275,217 VET students in 2014• 56.5% of total VET students commenced

Table 25 VET student numbers by enrolment type by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland(a), 2014

SA3 / SA2 / State Commencing students Continuing students Total(b)


Central Highlands SA3 852 43.1 1,055 53.3 1,978Central Highlands - East 206 43.3 261 54.8 476Central Highlands - West 161 42.4 167 43.9 380Emerald 485 43.2 627 55.9 1,122

Queensland 155,424 56.5 111,987 40.7 275,217

(a) Based on the location of the student and not the location of the educational institution.(b) Includes Subject only students – no qualification.

Source: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)


Persons with a profound or severe disabilityPersons with a profound or severe disability has been derived from the 2011 Census of Population and Housing variable 'Core activity need for assistance'. Persons with a profound or severe disability are defined as needing help or assistance in one or more of the three core activity areas of self-care, mobility and communication because of a long term health condition (six months or more), a disability (lasting six months or more), or old age. This is based on persons by place of usual residence.

The percentage of persons in Central Highlands SA3 in need of assistance with a profound or severe disability was

2.3%

Central Highlands SA3• 668 persons (or 2.3%) in need of assistance with a

profound or severe disability• Within the region, Central Highlands - West SA2 had the

highest percentage of persons in need of assistance with a profound or severe disability with 3.4%

• Within the region, Emerald SA2 and Central Highlands - East SA2 had the lowest percentage of persons in need of assistance with a profound or severe disability with 1.7%

Queensland• 192,019 persons (or 4.4%) in need of assistance with a

profound or severe disability

Table 26 Need for assistance with a profound or severe disability by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / State Need for assistance No need for assistance Total(a)


Central Highlands SA3 668 2.3 26,511 89.4 29,661Central Highlands - East 130 1.7 6,836 90.5 7,550Central Highlands - West 303 3.4 7,783 87.5 8,893Emerald 229 1.7 11,896 90.0 13,218

Queensland 192,019 4.4 3,880,396 89.6 4,332,738

(a) Includes need of assistance not stated.



Voluntary workVoluntary work undertaken for an organisation or group has been derived from the 2011 Census of Population and Housing question ‘In the last twelve months did the person spend any time doing voluntary work through an organisation or group?’ The variable is based on persons aged 15 years and over by place of usual residence.

The percentage of persons in Central Highlands SA3 who undertook voluntary work was

23.5%

Central Highlands SA3• 5,224 persons (or 23.5%) undertook voluntary work• Within the region, Central Highlands - West SA2 had the

largest percentage of persons who undertook voluntary work with 26.6%

Queensland• 645,543 persons (or 18.7%) undertook voluntary work

Table 27 Voluntary work by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / State Volunteer Not a volunteer Total(a)


Central Highlands SA3 5,224 23.5 14,546 65.4 22,256Central Highlands - East 1,161 20.8 3,863 69.3 5,575Central Highlands - West 1,825 26.6 4,184 61.0 6,860Emerald 2,239 22.8 6,501 66.2 9,822

Queensland 645,543 18.7 2,521,658 72.9 3,456,877

(a) Includes voluntary work not stated.



Aged care servicesInformation on aged care services are provided by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing. Information are based on the location of the service, rather than the region in which the service is delivered. In some instances, aged care services may have provided the address information of their approved provider in place of the address information of the individual aged care service. Users should be aware of this limitation when using these data. Aged care services are subsidised by the Australian Government under the Aged Care Act 1997. Data in this profile topic are updated annually with an approximate delay of 12 months after the reporting period. The next planned update is in April 2016.

The number of aged care service operational places in Central Highlands SA3 as at 30 June 2014 was

148 places

Central Highlands SA3• 8 aged care services as at 30 June 2014• 148 aged care service operational places• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest number of

aged care service operational places with 58

Queensland• 1,003 aged care services as at 30 June 2014• 47,542 aged care service operational places

Table 28 Aged care services by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 30 June 2014

SA3 / SA2 / StateAgedcare

services

Number of operational places by care typeAustralian funding(a)Community

careResidential

aged careTransition

careTotal

placesnumber — number — $m

Central Highlands SA3 8 47 101 0 148 4.2Central Highlands - East 3 18 28 0 46 0.9Central Highlands - West 3 29 15 0 44 0.9Emerald 2 0 58 0 58 2.5

Queensland 1,003 12,601 34,208 733 47,542 2,045.5


(a) Australian government recurrent funding for aged care services in 30 June 2014.

Source: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing


Emergency services, schools and hospitalsInformation on emergency services, schools and hospitals are provided by administrative custodian agencies. Data in this profile topic are updated every two years. The next planned update is in September 2017.

As at 30 June 2015, the number of schools in Central Highlands SA3 was

30 schools

Central Highlands SA3• 30 schools as at 30 June 2015• 7 hospitals• Within the region, Central Highlands - West SA2 had the

largest number of schools with 13

Queensland• 1,796 schools as at 30 June 2015• 276 hospitals

Table 29 Emergency services, schools and hospitals by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 30 June 2015

SA3 / SA2 / State Police stations

Ambulance stations

Fire stations Schools Hospitals

— number —

Central Highlands SA3 9 10 5 30 7Central Highlands - East 3 3 1 9 3Central Highlands - West 5 6 3 13 3Emerald 1 1 1 8 1

Queensland 336 291 242 1,796 276


Source: Department of Education and Training; Queensland Ambulance Service; Queensland Fire and Emergency Services; Queensland Health; Queensland Police


The Index of Relative Socio-Economic DisadvantageSocio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) is a summary measure of the social and economic conditions of geographic areas across Australia. SEIFA, which comprises a number of indexes, is generated by ABS from the Census of Population and Housing. In 2011 an Index of Relative Socio-Economic Disadvantage was produced, ranking geographical areas in terms of their relative socio-economic disadvantage. The index focuses on low-income earners, relatively lower education attainment, high unemployment and dwellings without motor vehicles. Low index values represent areas of most disadvantage and high values represent areas of least disadvantage. This is based on persons by place of usual residence.

The percentage of persons in Central Highlands SA3 in the least disadvantaged quintile was

30.3%

Central Highlands SA3• 30.3% in least disadvantaged quintile• 11.2% in most disadvantaged quintile• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest percentage

of persons in the least disadvantaged quintile with 42.0%

Queensland• 20.0% in least disadvantaged quintile• 20.0% in most disadvantaged quintile

Table 30 Population by Index of Relative Socio-Economic Disadvantage quintiles by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / StateQuintile 1

(mostdisadvantaged)

Quintile 2 Quintile 3 Quintile 4Quintile 5

(leastdisadvantaged)

— % —

Central Highlands SA3 11.2 14.1 18.6 25.8 30.3Central Highlands - East 21.1 15.5 26.3 19.3 17.8Central Highlands - West 19.6 10.1 16.6 30.3 23.4Emerald 0.0 15.9 15.6 26.5 42.0

Queensland 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0

Source: ABS 2033.0.55.001, Census of Population and Housing: Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), Australia - Data only, 2011, (Queensland Treasury derived)


RemotenessThe Australian Bureau of Statistics develops the Remoteness Area (RA) classification each Census period using the University of Adelaide’s Accessibility/Remoteness Index of Australia classification (ARIA+) mean scores. Data in this profile topic are updated every five years with an approximate delay of 18 months after the reporting period.

The most populated remoteness area in Central Highlands SA3 in 2011 was

Outer Regional Australia

Central Highlands SA3• 0.0% of the population were in major cities• 0.8% of the population were in very remote Australia• Outer Regional Australia had the largest percentage of

population with 67.0%

Queensland• 61.6% of the population were in major cities• 1.3% of the population were in very remote Australia

Table 31 Population(a) in remoteness areas(b) by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / StateRemoteness Area

Major City Inner Regional Australia

Outer Regional Australia Remote Australia Very Remote

Australianumber % number % number % number % number %

Central Highlands SA3 0 0.0 0 0.0 19,884 67.0 9,552 32.2 226 0.8Central Highlands - East 0 0.0 0 0.0 5,473 72.5 2,078 27.5 0 0.0Central Highlands - West 0 0.0 0 0.0 1,194 13.4 7,474 84.0 226 2.5Emerald 0 0.0 0 0.0 13,218 100.0 0 0.0 0 0.0

Queensland 2,663,104 61.6 885,169 20.5 639,744 14.8 75,599 1.8 56,106 1.3

(a) Population based on 2011 usual resident population.(b) Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics Remoteness Area (RA) classification using ARIA+ mean scores.

Source: Australian Population and Migration Research Centre, University of Adelaide; ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011


Reported offencesThe number and rates of reported offences are collected by the Queensland Police Service. Data in this profile topic are updated annually. The next planned update is in July 2016.

The rate of total reported offences for Central Highlands SA3 in 2014–15 was

10,843 per 100,000 persons

Central Highlands SA3• 3,572 reported offences in 2014–15, or 10,843 per 100,000

persons• 272 offences against the person, or 826 per 100,000

persons• 841 offences against property, or 2,553 per 100,000

persons• Within the region, Central Highlands - East SA2 had the

highest number of reported offences with 1,818 or 22,711 per 100,000 persons

Queensland• 445,432 reported offences in 2014–15, or 9,293 per

100,000 persons• 28,143 offences against the person, or 587 per 100,000

persons• 198,418 offences against property, or 4,140 per 100,000

persons

Table 32 Reported offences, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2014–15

SA3 / SA2 / StateType of offence

Offences against the person

Offences against property Other offences Total

number rate(a) number rate(a) number rate(a) number rate(a)

Central Highlands SA3 272 826 841 2,553 2,459 7,464 3,572 10,843Central Highlands - East 168 2,099 273 3,410 1,377 17,202 1,818 22,711Central Highlands - West 8 85 146 1,544 235 2,485 389 4,113Emerald 96 620 422 2,726 847 5,472 1,365 8,818

Queensland 28,143 587 198,418 4,140 218,871 4,567 445,432 9,293


(a) Rate per 100,000 persons.

Source: Queensland Police Service


EconomySelected medians and averagesThese selected medians and averages have been derived by using data based on the 2011 Census of Population and Housing and may not reflect medians that have been derived by administrative data and published in other profile topics. Where applicable, these estimates are based on place of usual residence.

The median total personal income for Central Highlands SA3 was

$801 per week

Central Highlands SA3• Median mortgage repayment of $2,000 per month• Average household size of 2.8 persons per dwelling• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the highest median

weekly family income with $2,478 per week

Queensland• Median mortgage repayment of $1,850 per month• Average household size of 2.6 persons per dwelling

Table 33 Selected medians and averages by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / State

Median / Average

Median mortgage repayment

Median totalfamily

income

Median total household

income

Median total personal

income

Average household

size

Average number of

persons per bedroom

$/month $/week $/week $/week persons number

Central Highlands SA3 2,000 2,256 1,951 801 2.8 1.1Central Highlands - East 1,647 2,446 2,225 818 2.9 1.2Central Highlands - West 1,613 1,763 1,351 655 2.6 1.2Emerald 2,167 2,478 2,317 918 2.9 1.1

Queensland 1,850 1,453 1,235 587 2.6 1.1


Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011, Basic Community Profile - B02


Median RentMedian rent estimates have been derived by Queensland Treasury using rental bond lodgements sourced by the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA). Medians are only calculated where there are 10 or more lodgements over the 12 month period. Data in this profile topic are updated quarterly with an approximate delay of 3 months after the reporting period. The next planned update is in April 2016.

The median rent in Central Highlands SA3 for a 3 bedroom house in the 12 months ending 31 December 2015 was

$225 per week

Central Highlands SA3• Median rent of $180 per week for a 2 bedroom flat/unit in

the 12 months ending 31 December 2015• Median rent of $225 per week for a 3 bedroom house• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the highest median

rent per week for a 3 bedroom house ($250)

Queensland• Median rent of $340 per week for a 2 bedroom flat/unit in

the 12 months ending 31 December 2015• Median rent of $350 per week for a 3 bedroom house

Table 34 Lodgements and median rent by dwelling type by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 12 months ending 31 December 2015

SA3 / SA2 / StateLodgements Median rent

1 bedroom flat/unit

2 bedroom flat/unit

3 bedroom house

4 bedroom house

1 bedroom flat/unit

2 bedroom flat/unit

3 bedroom house

4 bedroom house

— number — — $ per week —

Central Highlands SA3 84 256 530 609 175 180 225 300Central Highlands - East 8 37 276 155 n.a. 150 200 300Central Highlands - West 8 9 54 58 n.a. n.a. 235 285Emerald 68 210 200 396 183 190 250 300

Queensland 23,509 52,852 53,673 50,308 290 340 350 410


Source: Residential Tenancies Authority, Rental Bonds data (Queensland Government Statistician's Office derived)

Figure 9 Median rent of three bedroom house, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland


Source: Residential Tenancies Authority, Rental Bonds data (Queensland Government Statistician's Office derived)


Total personal incomeTotal personal income has been derived from the 2011 Census of Population and Housing question ‘What is the total of all wages/salaries, government benefits, pensions, allowances and other income a person usually receives?’. Median total personal income estimates have been calculated by the ABS. The variable is based on persons aged 15 years and over by place of usual residence.

The median total personal income in Central Highlands SA3 was

$41,652 per year

Central Highlands SA3• Median total personal income of $41,652 per year• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the highest median

total personal income with $47,736 per year• Within the region, Central Highlands - West SA2 had the

lowest median total personal income with $34,060 per year

Queensland• Median total personal income of $30,524 per year

Table 35 Total personal income by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / State Less than $20,800 per year

$20,800 to $51,999 per year

$52,000 to $103,999 per year

$104,000 or more per year Total(a) Median

($/year)number % number % number % number % number $

Central Highlands SA3 6,043 27.1 5,289 23.8 4,931 22.2 3,404 15.3 22,258 41,652Central Highlands - East 1,632 29.3 1,127 20.2 1,156 20.7 1,070 19.2 5,574 42,536Central Highlands - West 2,204 32.1 1,707 24.9 1,256 18.3 791 11.5 6,860 34,060Emerald 2,210 22.5 2,448 24.9 2,520 25.7 1,545 15.7 9,823 47,736

Queensland 1,195,059 34.6 1,095,509 31.7 689,495 19.9 191,236 5.5 3,456,877 30,524


(a) Includes personal income not stated.

Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011, Basic Community Profile - B02 and B17


Total family incomeTotal family income is the sum of the total personal incomes of each family member present in the household on 2011 Census Night. Family income only applies to classifiable families in occupied private dwellings. Low-income families have been defined as families in occupied private dwellings whose family income was less than $600 per week or less than $31,200 per year. Median total family income estimates have been calculated by the ABS.

The median total family income in Central Highlands SA3 was

$117,312 per year

Central Highlands SA3• 584 low-income families (8.2%)• Median total family income of $117,312 per year• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the highest median

total family income with $128,856 per year• Within the region, Central Highlands - West SA2 had the

lowest median total family income with $91,676 per year

Queensland• 149,707 low-income families (13.0%)• Median total family income of $75,556 per year

Table 36 Total family income by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / State Less than $31,200 per year

$31,200 to $77,999 per year

$78,000 to $155,999 per year

$156,000 or more per year Total(a) Median

($/year)number % number % number % number % number $

Central Highlands SA3 584 8.2 1,316 18.4 2,716 38.0 1,492 20.8 7,156 117,312Central Highlands - East 164 9.1 316 17.6 643 35.7 427 23.7 1,799 127,192Central Highlands - West 272 12.4 524 23.9 736 33.5 317 14.4 2,197 91,676Emerald 160 5.1 472 15.0 1,326 42.0 749 23.7 3,155 128,856

Queensland 149,707 13.0 373,050 32.5 363,201 31.6 125,205 10.9 1,148,178 75,556


(a) Includes partially stated and not stated income responses.

Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011, Basic Community Profile - B02 and B26


Unemployment and labour forceEstimates of unemployment and labour force are produced by the Australian Government Department of Employment. The estimates are calculated by utilising administrative data such as Centrelink Newstart and Youth Allowance (Other) recipients as well as ABS labour force estimates. Data in this profile topic are updated quarterly with an approximate delay of 3 months after the reporting period. The next planned update is in June 2016.

The unemployment rate in Central Highlands SA3 at December quarter 2015 was

5.3%

Central Highlands SA3• 991 unemployed persons in December quarter 2015• Unemployment rate of 5.3%• Within the region, Central Highlands - East SA2 had the

highest unemployment rate of 9.0%• Within the region, Emerald SA2 and Central Highlands -

West SA2 had the lowest unemployment rate of 4.1%

Queensland• 157,388 unemployed persons in December quarter 2015• Unemployment rate of 6.3%

Table 37 Unemployment and labour force(a) by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, December quarter 2015

SA3 / SA2 / State Unemployed Labour force Unemployment rate— number — %

Central Highlands SA3 991 18,822 5.3Central Highlands - East 402 4,455 9.0Central Highlands - West 208 5,098 4.1Emerald 381 9,269 4.1

Queensland 157,388 2,501,302 6.3


(a) Based on a 4-quarter smoothed series.

Source: Australian Government Department of Employment, Small Area Labour Markets Australia, various editions

Figure 10 Unemployment rate(a), Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland

(a) Based on a 4-quarter smoothed series.

Source: Australian Government Department of Employment, Small Area Labour Markets Australia, various editions


Employment by industryEmployment by industry has been derived from the 2011 Census of Population and Housing data. A person's industry of employment was classified based on responses to a range of questions from the Census and is applicable to persons aged 15 years and over who work. This is based on place of usual residence.

The top five industry subdivisions of employment for Central Highlands SA3 were:

1. Coal Mining (22.0%)2. Agriculture (10.2%)3. Preschool and School Education (5.4%)4. Construction Services (4.2%)5. Food and Beverage Services (3.6%)

Central Highlands SA3• 25.7% of employed persons worked in Mining industry• 10.8% of employed persons worked in Agriculture, forestry

and fishing industry• Highest specialisation ratio of 9.91 in Mining industry

Queensland• 11.9% of employed persons worked in Health care and

social assistance industry• 10.7% of employed persons worked in Retail trade industry

Table 38 Employment by industry, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

Industry Central Highlands SA3 Queensland Specialisation ratio


Agriculture, forestry and fishing 1,678 10.8 55,416 2.7 3.99Mining 3,980 25.7 52,955 2.6 9.91Manufacturing 518 3.3 171,669 8.4 0.40Electricity, gas, water and waste services 116 0.7 24,828 1.2 0.62Construction 1,210 7.8 183,780 9.0 0.87Wholesale trade 410 2.6 74,288 3.6 0.73Retail trade 1,129 7.3 217,610 10.7 0.68Accommodation and food services 988 6.4 141,855 7.0 0.92Transport, postal and warehousing 635 4.1 107,072 5.3 0.78Information media and telecommunications 66 0.4 25,358 1.2 0.34Financial and insurance services 156 1.0 54,153 2.7 0.38Rental, hiring and real estate services 270 1.7 37,007 1.8 0.96Professional, scientific and technical services 440 2.8 132,754 6.5 0.44Administrative and support services 337 2.2 65,015 3.2 0.68Public administration and safety 620 4.0 136,818 6.7 0.60Education and training 1,035 6.7 160,921 7.9 0.85Health care and social assistance 753 4.9 242,559 11.9 0.41Arts and recreation services 70 0.5 28,444 1.4 0.32Other services 655 4.2 78,713 3.9 1.10

Total(a) 15,473 100.0 2,039,275 100.0 1.00





Figure 11 Percentage of employment by industry(a), Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland

(a) Total used to derive percentages includes inadequately described and not stated responses.



Employment by occupationEmployment by occupation has been derived from the 2011 Census of Population and Housing data. A person's occupation of employment was classified based on responses to a range of questions from the Census and is applicable to persons aged 15 years and over who work. This is based on place of usual residence.

The top five occupation sub-major groups of employment for Central Highlands SA3 were:

1. Machine and Stationary Plant Operators (11.8%)2. Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers (8.0%)3. Farmers and Farm Managers (7.2%)4. Road and Rail Drivers (4.2%)5. Sales Assistants and Salespersons (4.1%)

Central Highlands SA3• 19.7% of employed persons worked in Machinery operators

and drivers occupation• 18.6% of employed persons worked in Technicians and

trades workers occupation• Highest specialisation ratio of 2.68 in Machinery operators

and drivers occupation

Queensland• 18.9% of employed persons worked in Professionals

occupation• 14.9% of employed persons worked in Technicians and

trades workers occupation

Table 39 Employment by occupation, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

Occupation Central Highlands SA3 Queensland Specialisation ratio


Managers 2,238 14.5 245,605 12.0 1.20Professionals 1,671 10.8 385,583 18.9 0.57Technicians and trades workers 2,885 18.6 304,564 14.9 1.25Community and personal service workers 895 5.8 202,979 10.0 0.58Clerical and administrative workers 1,785 11.5 299,326 14.7 0.79Sales workers 876 5.7 199,633 9.8 0.58Machinery operators and drivers 3,042 19.7 149,322 7.3 2.68Labourers 1,782 11.5 215,236 10.6 1.09

Total(a) 15,473 100.0 2,039,278 100.0 1.00





Figure 12 Percentage of employment by occupation(a), Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland

(a) Total used to derive percentages includes inadequately described and not stated responses.


Families with children with no parent employedFamilies with children with no parent employed have been derived from the 2011 Census of Population and Housing data and defined as either one parent families where the parent was either unemployed or not in the labour force or couple families where both parents were either unemployed or not in the labour force. This is based on families with children under 15 years of age.

The percentage of families with children under 15 years of age and no parent employed in Central Highlands SA3 was

6.8%

Central Highlands SA3• 238 families with children under 15 years of age and no

parent employed (6.8%)• Within the region, Central Highlands - East SA2 had the

highest percentage of families with no parent employed (11.7%)

Queensland• 62,171 families with children under 15 years of age and no

parent employed (13.5%)

Table 40 Families with children with no parent employed, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2011

SA3 / SA2 / StateOne-parent family with parent not employed

Couple family with

both parents not employed

Total families with no parent employed Total families

— number — number % number

Central Highlands SA3 185 53 238 6.8 3,494Central Highlands - East 81 27 108 11.7 921Central Highlands - West 44 16 60 6.3 949Emerald 60 10 70 4.3 1,624

Queensland 44,970 17,201 62,171 13.5 459,205

Source: ABS, Census of Population and Housing, 2011, unpublished data (families)


Industry and developmentBuilding approvalsInformation on building approvals are compiled by the ABS, and are collected from sources such as local government authorities and other principal certifying authorities. The estimates for any month may be revised or corrected in later months. This can occur as a result of corrections made by a provider of data, the late provision of approval records and, occasionally, by approvals being identified after construction work has commenced. Data in this profile topic are updated monthly with an approximate delay of 2 months after the reporting period. The next planned update is in April 2016.

The number of new houses approved in Central Highlands SA3 in the 12 months ending 31 January 2016 was

12 approvals

Central Highlands SA3• 12 approved new houses in the 12 months ending 31

January 2016• $8.0 million of building value in residential building

approvals in the 12 months ending 31 January 2016• Within the region, Central Highlands - East SA2 had the

largest value of residential building approvals in the 12 months ending 31 January 2016 with $3.2 million

• Within the region, Central Highlands - East SA2 had the largest value of non-residential building approvals in the 12 months ending 31 January 2016 with $23.3 million

Queensland• 22,867 approved new houses in the 12 months ending 31

January 2016• $13,696.3 million of building value in residential building

approvals in the 12 months ending 31 January 2016

Table 41 Residential and non-residential building approvals by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 12 months ending 31 January 2016

SA3 / SA2 / State

Residential Building Approvals Building Value

New Houses

New Other

Alterations,additions and

conversionsTotal Residential Non-residential Total

— number — $'000 % $'000 % $'000

Central Highlands SA3 12 0 6 18 7,984 22.6 27,276 77.4 35,260Central Highlands - East 2 0 4 6 3,201 12.1 23,332 87.9 26,534Central Highlands - West 5 0 0 5 1,938 56.3 1,502 43.7 3,440Emerald 5 0 2 7 2,844 53.8 2,442 46.2 5,286

Queensland 22,867 24,432 448 47,747 13,696,280 67.2 6,679,798 32.8 20,376,078

Source: ABS 8731.0, Building Approvals, Australia, various editions

Figure 13 Number of residential building approvals, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland



Figure 14 Value of residential building approvals, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland


Figure 15 Value of non-residential building approvals, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland



Residential dwelling salesResidential dwelling sales data is sourced from the Queensland Valuation and Sales (QVAS) database as collected and maintained by the Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines. Medians are only calculated where there are ten or more sales over the time period. All figures are preliminary and are subject to further revision. Data in this profile topic are updated quarterly with an approximate delay of 6 months after the reporting period. The next planned update is in June 2016.

The median sale price in Central Highlands SA3 in the 12 months ending 30 September 2015 was

$215,000

Central Highlands SA3• 216 residential dwelling sales in the 12 months ending 30

September 2015• Median sale price of $215,000• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the highest median

sale price with $265,000

Queensland• 111,848 residential dwelling sales in the 12 months ending

30 September 2015• Median sale price of $420,000

Table 42 Residential dwelling sales by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 12 months ending 30 September 2015

SA3 / SA2 / StateNumber of sales Median sale price

Detached dwellings

Attached dwellings

Totaldwellings

Detached dwellings

Attached dwellings

Totaldwellings

— number — — $ —

Central Highlands SA3 198 18 216 220,000 175,000 215,000Central Highlands - East 59 0 59 145,000 n.a. 145,000Central Highlands - West 30 5 35 140,000 n.a. 140,000Emerald 109 13 122 270,000 200,000 265,000

Queensland 75,300 36,548 111,848 449,000 372,500 420,000


Source: Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Office of the Valuer-General, Property Sales

Figure 16 Median value of residential dwelling sales, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland




New house and vacant land salesNew house and vacant land sales data is sourced from the Queensland Valuation and Sales (QVAS) database as collected and maintained by the Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines. Medians are only calculated where there are ten or more sales over the time period. All figures are preliminary and are subject to further revision. Data in this profile topic are updated quarterly with an approximate delay of 6 months after the reporting period. The next planned update is in June 2016.

A median new house sale price has not been calculated for Central Highlands SA3

Central Highlands SA3• 5 new house sales in the 12 months ending 30 September

2015• A median new house sale price has not been calculated for

Central Highlands SA3• 14 vacant land sales• Median vacant land sale price of $120,000• Median new house sale price has not been calculated for

the regions within Central Highlands SA3• Median vacant land sale price has not been calculated for

the regions within Central Highlands SA3

Queensland• 3,131 new house sales in the 12 months ending 30

September 2015• 13,992 vacant land sales• Median new house sale price of $433,900• Median vacant land sale price of $215,900

Table 43 New house and vacant land sales by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 12 months ending 30 September 2015

SA3 / SA2 / StateNumber of sales Median sale price

New houses Vacant land New houses Vacant land— number — — $ —

Central Highlands SA3 5 14 n.a. 120,000Central Highlands - East 1 0 n.a. n.a.Central Highlands - West 1 1 n.a. n.a.Emerald 3 5 n.a. n.a.

Queensland 3,131 13,992 433,900 215,900




Residential lot registrationsLot registrations data provide an indication of the volume of new lots developed and intended for residential purposes. Once a subdivisional plan has been certified by local government, it is lodged with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM) for registration of title. For more information refer to the Residential land development activity profiles.

Data in this profile topic are updated quarterly with an approximate delay of 6 months after the reporting period. The next planned update is in June 2016.

The number of residential lot registrations in Central Highlands SA3 in the 12 months ending 30 September 2015

was

11 registrations

Central Highlands SA3• 11 residential lot registrations in the 12 months ending 30

September 2015• 5 urban residential lot registrations• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest number of

residential lot registrations with 5

Queensland• 29,867 residential lot registrations in the 12 months ending

30 September 2015• 27,764 urban residential lot registrations

Table 44 Residential lot registrations by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 12 months ending 30 September 2015

SA3 / SA2 / State

Urban residential lot registrations Low density lot

registrations(c)

Total lot registrationsStandard

lots(a)

Unit and townhouse

lots(b)Total urban lots

— number — number number

Central Highlands SA3 5 0 5 6 11Central Highlands - East 2 0 2 0 2Central Highlands - West 0 0 0 4 4Emerald 3 0 3 2 5

Queensland 17,691 10,073 27,764 2,103 29,867


(a) Lots between 60m2 to <2,500m2 on a standard format plan intended for detached dwellings, including lots intended for detached dwellings in a community title scheme.(b) Lots on a building format plan or standard format plan that represent attached dwellings within a community title scheme.(c) Lots between 2,500m2 to 5ha on standard format plans.

Source: Queensland Treasury, Queensland Government Statistician's Office, Residential Land Development Monitoring Program

http://www.qgso.qld.gov.au/products/reports/res-land-dwelling-activity-lga/index.php






Business counts by employment sizeInformation on counts of registered businesses is produced by the ABS and presents counts of businesses sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Business Register (ABSBR). Data in this profile topic are updated annually with an approximate delay of 9 months after the reporting period. The next planned update is in June 2016.

The number of businesses in Central Highlands SA3 in 2013–14 was

3,223 businesses

Central Highlands SA3• 815 businesses (or 25.3%) employed 1 to 4 employees in

2013–14• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the highest percentage

of businesses employing 1 to 4 employees with 27.8%• Within the region, Central Highlands - East SA2 had the

highest percentage of businesses employing 20 to 199 employees with 4.3%

Queensland• 108,659 businesses (or 26.1%) employed 1 to 4 employees

in 2013–14

Table 45 Registered businesses by employment size and SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2013–14

SA3 / SA2 / State Non-employing 1–4 employees 5–19 employees

20–199 employees

200+ employees Total

number % number % number % number % number % number

Central Highlands SA3 1,985 61.6 815 25.3 335 10.4 88 2.7 0 0.0 3,223Central Highlands - East 396 63.4 154 24.6 48 7.7 27 4.3 0 0.0 625Central Highlands - West 823 67.6 277 22.8 105 8.6 12 1.0 0 0.0 1,217Emerald 766 55.5 384 27.8 182 13.2 49 3.5 0 0.0 1,381

Queensland 255,950 61.4 108,659 26.1 40,781 9.8 10,705 2.6 632 0.2 416,727


Source: ABS 8165.0, Counts of Australian Businesses, including Entries and Exits, various editions


Business counts by turnover rangeInformation on counts of registered businesses is produced by the ABS and presents counts of businesses sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Business Register (ABSBR). Data in this profile topic are updated annually with an approximate delay of 9 months after the reporting period. The next planned update is in June 2016.

The percentage of businesses with a turnover range of $2 million or more in Central Highlands SA3 in 2013–14 was

6.7%

Central Highlands SA3• 215 businesses (or 6.7%) with a turnover range of $2

million or more in 2013–14• Within the region, Emerald SA2 had the largest number of

businesses with a turnover range of $2 million or more with 99

Queensland• 25,388 businesses (or 6.1%) with a turnover range of $2

million or more in 2013–14

Table 46 Registered businesses by turnover range and SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2013–14

SA3 / SA2 / State $0 to less than $100k

$100k to less than $500k

$500k to less than $2m $2m or more Total


Central Highlands SA3 1,257 39.1 1,143 35.6 599 18.6 215 6.7 3,214Central Highlands - East 275 43.7 216 34.3 94 14.9 45 7.1 630Central Highlands - West 473 39.0 411 33.9 259 21.3 71 5.8 1,214Emerald 509 37.2 516 37.7 246 18.0 99 7.2 1,370

Queensland 176,676 42.4 154,473 37.1 60,228 14.5 25,388 6.1 416,765




Business counts by industryInformation on counts of registered businesses is produced by the ABS and presents counts of businesses sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Business Register (ABSBR). Data in this profile topic are updated annually with an approximate delay of 9 months after the reporting period. The next planned update is in June 2016.

The industry with the largest number of registered businesses in Central Highlands SA3 in 2013–14 was

Agriculture, forestry and fishing (35.0%)

Central Highlands SA3• 35.0% of businesses in Agriculture, forestry and fishing

industry in 2013–14• 14.2% of businesses in Construction industry• Highest specialisation ratio of 4.29 in Mining industry

Queensland• 17.1% of businesses in Construction industry in 2013–14• 11.5% of businesses in Rental, hiring and real estate

services industry

Table 47 Registered businesses by industry, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2013–14

Industry Central Highlands SA3 Queensland Specialisation ratio


Agriculture, forestry and fishing 1,129 35.0 42,620 10.2 3.43Mining 69 2.1 2,080 0.5 4.29Manufacturing 84 2.6 16,520 4.0 0.66Electricity, gas, water and waste services 7 0.2 1,103 0.3 0.82Construction 459 14.2 71,084 17.1 0.83Wholesale trade 49 1.5 13,191 3.2 0.48Retail trade 138 4.3 25,855 6.2 0.69Accommodation and food services 98 3.0 16,252 3.9 0.78Transport, postal and warehousing 135 4.2 24,487 5.9 0.71Information media and telecommunications 6 0.2 2,871 0.7 0.27Financial and insurance services 92 2.9 31,308 7.5 0.38Rental, hiring and real estate services 308 9.6 47,817 11.5 0.83Professional, scientific and technical services 153 4.7 44,913 10.8 0.44Administrative and support services 80 2.5 15,672 3.8 0.66Public administration and safety 15 0.5 1,415 0.3 1.37Education and training 36 1.1 5,338 1.3 0.87Health care and social assistance 55 1.7 21,780 5.2 0.33Arts and recreation services 13 0.4 4,813 1.2 0.35Other services 249 7.7 19,042 4.6 1.69Not classified 48 1.5 8,566 2.1 0.72

Total(a) 3,223 100.0 416,727 100.0 1.00





EnvironmentProtected areas – parks and forest estateProtected areas are derived from a spatial dataset sourced from the Queensland Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. While a relatively small area of national park is below mean sea level, data presented in this table are based on areas located above mean sea level. Areas are based on a GIS calculated spherical area and not the official gazetted area. GIS calculations reference the latitude/longitude projection and are based on the Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 (GDA 94). Data in this profile topic are updated every two years. The next planned update is in June 2017.

The total protected area within Central Highlands SA3 as at 2015 was

7,315.0 km2

Central Highlands SA3• Protected area of 7,315.0 km2 as at 2015• Largest protected area estate type of State Forests with

3,865.0 km2

• Within the region, Central Highlands - West SA2 had the largest protected area with 3,933.0 km2

Queensland• Protected area of 123,542.3 km2 as at 2015• Largest protected area estate type of National Parks with

91,116.5 km2

Table 48 Protected areas - park and forest estate by SA2, Central Highlands SA3 and Queensland, 2015

SA3 / SA2 / State National Park(a) State Forest Timber

ReserveForest

Reserve Total

— area (km2) —

Central Highlands SA3 3,450.0 3,865.0 0.0 0.0 7,315.0Central Highlands - East 849.3 2,532.7 0.0 0.0 3,382.0Central Highlands - West 2,600.7 1,332.3 0.0 0.0 3,933.0Emerald 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Queensland 91,116.5 31,105.8 664.1 655.9 123,542.3

(a) Includes Regional Parks.

Source: Queensland Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing


Abbreviations. .$k$mABSASGSESBLHSn.a.NESBprRHSSA2SA3

not applicablethousand dollarsmillion dollarsAustralian Bureau of StatisticsAustralian Statistical Geography StandardEnglish-speaking backgroundleft-hand sidenot availablenon-English speaking backgroundpreliminaryrevisedright-hand sideStatistical Area Level 2Statistical Area Level 3

Explanatory notesProfile explanatory notes

Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS)A geographical framework covering all spatial areas of Australia and its external territories. The ASGS was developed by the ABS to allow statistics from different collections to be spatially comparable. The ASGS came into effect in July 2011, replacing the Australian Standard Geographical Classification (ASGC).

Average annual growth rateIt is calculated as a percentage using the formula below, where Po is the population at the start of the period, Pn is the population at the end of the period and n is the length of the period between Pn and Po in years.

For example, to calculate the average annual rate of population change from 2002 to 2012, n is ten, Po is the population in 2002 and Pn is the population in 2012.

Cell confidentialisationThis profile utilises two types of data confidentialisation. 1. Source data confidentialisation - This refers to datasets that have been confidentialised by the data custodians. For example

census data supplied by the ABS have small cell counts of 1 or 2 confidentialised to 0 or 3 and a small random adjustment made to all data to avoid any risk of releasing identifiable information. Caution should therefore be used when interpreting data where the cell count is small.

2. Concordance confidentialisation - This refers to datasets that have been concorded to a new geography and the resulting cell count is small. No reliance should be placed on these cell counts and as such have been confidentialised. Tables utilising this type of confidentialisation will report the cell as less than a specific value (for example <5).

Census 2011 dataCensus data have 'introduced random error' to ensure no data are released which could risk identifying individuals. As such, cells containing very small counts should be treated with extreme caution.

Census undercountDue to the size and complexity of the Census of Population and Housing, whenever a Census is conducted it is inevitable that some people will be missed and some will be counted more than once. After each Census, the Australian Bureau of Statistics conduct a Post Enumeration Survey to estimate the number of people who should have been counted in the Census and the actual Census counts. It is important to note, that all Census data reported in this profile do not have any adjustments made for Census undercount and readers should keep this in mind when making inferences from the data.


Concordances and concorded dataA concordance, in statistical terms, is a product that allows a user to convert data from one geographical region (under which data have been collected) to a new geographical region. In order to convert data from one geographical boundary to another, each region in the new boundary is assigned percentages of data from the old regions. These percentages in the concordance can be constructed using any number of variables. This profile utilises a population based concordance (estimated resident population) at a specific point in time (2011). This type of concordance is useful when concording demographic based datasets such as labour force and family composition on a usual resident basis with time periods at or around 2011. It does not work as well when concording data on different counting methods (such as counts by place of work), non-population based datasets (such as business counts) or datasets collected at different time periods (such as data collected in 2001). Caution should therefore be used when interpreting non-resident based datasets that have been concorded.

One major assumption that is necessary to make when concording data is that the data (for example unemployed persons) are proportionately distributed across the region the same as total resident population (as total resident population is the variable used to derive the percentage splits). In some cases this assumption will not be entirely correct. In the example of unemployed persons, within the region there may be more concentrated areas with a larger proportion of unemployed persons. This assumption should therefore be considered when interpreting datasets that have been concorded.

QueenslandQueensland figures include the 'Migratory - Offshore - Shipping' and 'No Usual Address' counts.

Region overviewStatistics in the region overview have been derived from administrative geographical boundaries and the Bureau of Meteorology.

RoundingFigures are rounded to nearest whole number. Calculations (such as percentages and rates) are based on pre-rounded figures.

Specialisation ratioThe ratio of the percentage for the Central Highlands SA3 to the percentage for Queensland. A specialisation ratio above 1.00 indicates Central Highlands SA3 has a larger share for that category than in Queensland. Similarly a specialisation ratio below 1.00 indicates Central Highlands SA3 has a smaller share for that category than in Queensland.

Statistical Area Level 2Statistical Area Level 2s (SA2s) (2011) are small areas, approximately suburb size, with a population range of between 3,000 to 25,000 persons, and have an average population of about 10,000 persons. There are 526 SA2 regions that cover the state.

Statistical Area Level 3Statistical Area Level 3s (SA3s) (2011) are aggregations of SA2s areas, and designed to have populations between 30,000 and 130,000 persons. There are 80 SA3 regions that cover the state.

Topic explanatory notes

Aged care services

Community care servicesCommunity care services provide home-based care for older people wanting to remain living independently in their own home improving their quality of life and helping them to remain active and connected to their own communities. The figures here includeMainstream Packaged Care places provided by Community Aged Care Package (CACP), Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH), and Extended Aged Care at Home Dementia (EACHD) services, and Flexible Care places provided in a community setting by Multi-Purpose Services (MPS), Innovative Care, Consumer Directed Care (CDC), and National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care (NATSI) Services.

Residential aged care Residential Aged Care provides a range of supported accommodation services for older people who are unable to continue living independently in their own homes. The figures here include Mainstream Residential Aged Care places provided by Residential Aged Care Services (RACS), and Flexible Care places provided in a Residential setting by Multi-Purpose Services (MPS), and National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care (NATSI) Services.

Transition care Transition care program provides a package of services to enable older people after a hospital stay to return home rather than prematurely enter residential care. The program also gives older people and their families and carers time to consider long-term care arrangements.


Australian Early Development Census (AEDC)

ConfidentialisationSuppression of AEDC data also occurs when one or more of the following have not been met: • Fewer than 15 children had valid AEDC scores• Less than two teachers had completed AEDC checklists for children in that location• AEDC checklists were completed for less than 80% of all non special needs childrenAdditional minor suppressions have occurred where necessary to preserve confidentiality of related suppressed cells. Whilst some regions have had results suppressed, some SA2s have been included in neighbouring regions. This list includes: • Mount Coot-tha included in The Gap• Fortitude Valley included in New Farm• Albion included in Windsor• Lamb Range included in Kanimbla - Moorooboo• Carole Park included in Camira - Gailes• New Chum included in Collingwood Park - Redbank• Mackay Harbour included in Andergrove - Beaconsfield• Aurukun included in Cape York.

Developmentally 'vulnerable'The baseline cut-off from the 2009 AEDC data collection to represent 'vulnerable' apply to all future data collections. In 2009 children who scored below the 10th percentile (in the lowest 10 per cent) of the national population were classified as vulnerable. If more children are doing better nationally in 2012 than in 2009, then fewer than 10 per cent of children will be vulnerable in 2012.

Developmentally vulnerable on one or more domain/sThe percentage of children in the community who have at least one AEDC domain score/s below the 10th percentile.

Developmentally vulnerable on two or more domain/sThe percentage of children in the community who have at least two AEDC domain scores below the 10th percentile.

Domain: Communication skills and general knowledgeThis domain measures a child’s communication skills and general knowledge.

Domain: Emotional maturity domainThis domain measures a child’s pro-social and helping behavior, anxious and fearful behavior, aggressive behavior and hyperactivity and inattention.

Domain: Language and cognitive skills domainThis domain measures a child’s basic literacy, interest in literacy/numeracy, memory and basic and advanced literacy.

Domain: Physical health and wellbeing domainThis domain measures a child’s physical readiness for the school day, physical independence and gross and fine motor skills.

Domain: Social competence domainThis domain measures a child’s overall social competence, responsibility and respect, approaches to learning and readiness to explore new things.

Births and deaths

BirthsBirths data are based on the number of births registered during a calendar year by place of usual residence of the mother. This is different to the number of births which occurred during a calendar year. For further information on the differences between estimates of registered births and births occurring in a time period, refer to ABS website (cat. no. 3301.0).

As a result of changes in the timeliness of registration of births in Queensland, care should be taken when interpreting changes in Queensland births between 2006 and 2010. This lag has reduced in recent years, indicating potential improvements in the timeliness of registration of births in Queensland. The December quarter 2009 also saw the Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages devoting significant time and resources to follow-up and finalise birth registrations where there was previously incomplete information. As part of the Retrospective Births Project, 1,780 births were registered, with approximately 40% registered as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander births (see paragraph 40 of cat. no. 3301.0 explanatory notes for more information). This project is now complete.

DeathsDeaths data are based on the number of deaths registered during a calendar year by place of usual residence of the deceased. This is different to the number of deaths which occurred during a calendar year. For further information on the differences between estimates of registered deaths and deaths occurring in a time period, refer to ABS website (cat. no. 3302.0).


Business countsIt is not currently possible to account for those businesses which operate out of multiple locations, other than at their main location. This is particularly relevant for larger businesses, which commonly establish outlets in several or all states and many regions across Australia. The reason for this is that data pertaining to individual business locations are not currently available from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Business Register. Users should therefore be aware of this limitation when using counts of businesses included in this table.

Business counts by industryBased on Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC), 2006 edition.The 'Not classified' industry division is accurate at the time of release of data. Further refinements to this group will be made in subsequent releases, but will not be reflected in these counts.

Country of birthBased on the most common Country of Birth responses (excluding Australia) reported in the 2006 Census.

Emergency services, schools and hospitals

Fire stationsDoes not include Rural Fire Brigade.

HospitalsIncludes both private and public hospitals. Excludes public dental and psychiatric facilities.

Police stationsDoes not include Police Beats.

SchoolsIncludes both private and public schools and centre types of associated facility, campus, community school, non-state school, special campus, special school, specific purpose school, state high school and state school.

Employment by industry

Employment by industryBased on Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC), 2006 edition.

Industry subdivisionThe industry subdivision refers to the 2-digit industry classification from the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC), 2006 edition.

Employment by occupation

Employment by occupationBased on Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), 2006 edition (Revision 1).

Occupation sub-major groupThe occupation sub-major group refers to the 2-digit occupation classification from the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), 2006 edition (Revision 1).

Homeless personsThe prevalence estimates of homelessness cover usual residents in Australia on Census night and do not include:• overseas visitors,• people who were enumerated in offshore, shipping or migratory regions,• people on an overnight journey by train or bus, and• people enumerated in Other territories.

Median ageMedian estimates have been calculated by the ABS and Queensland Treasury.

Median rentMedians for regions with less than 10 lodgements in the 12 month period have not been reported.Median rents do not include lodgements listed with $0 rent.


Medians and averages

Average household sizeApplicable to number of persons usually resident in occupied private dwellings. It includes partners, children, and co-tenants (in group households) who were temporarily absent on Census Night. A maximum of three temporary absentees can be counted in each household. It excludes 'Visitors only' and 'Other non-classifiable' households.

Average number of persons per bedroomApplicable to occupied private dwellings. It excludes 'Visitors only' and 'Other non-classifiable' households.

Median mortgage repaymentApplicable to occupied private dwellings being purchased and includes dwellings being purchased under a rent/buy scheme. It excludes 'Visitors only' and 'Other non-classifiable' households.

Median total family incomeApplicable to families in family households. It excludes families where at least one member aged 15 years and over did not state an income and families where at least one member aged 15 years and over was temporarily absent on Census Night.

Median total household incomeApplicable to occupied private dwellings. It excludes households where at least one member aged 15 years and over did not state an income and households where at least one member aged 15 years and over was temporarily absent on Census Night. It excludes 'Visitors only' and 'Other non-classifiable' households.

Median total personal incomeApplicable to persons aged 15 years and over.

New house and vacant land salesVacant residential land have been defined as vacant - large housesites, vacant urban land and vacant rural land between 140 sq m and 2,500 sq m within planning zones.New house and land have been defined as a single unit dwelling or dwelling large housesite on a newly registered block. All reporting periods are based on the contract date and not the settlement date.

Non-school qualification by field of studyExcludes persons with a qualification out of the scope of the Australian Standard Classification of Education (ASCED).

Non-school qualification by sex and ageExcludes persons with a qualification out of the scope of the Australian Standard Classification of Education (ASCED).

Population projectionsPopulation projections are based on a medium series.

Proficiency in spoken EnglishBased on the most common Language Spoken at Home responses reported in the 2006 Census for Australia.

Reported offencesThe reference date for reported offences is the date an offence is reported to or detected by police. Data are based on the location in which the offence occurred. Rates are calculated using the Estimated Resident Population (ERP) as at 30 June of the reported financial year. The ERP for the latest year has been linearly extrapolated using the change between the previous two years.

Offences against the personThe offence division of offences against the person includes the following offence sub-divisions: homicide (murder); other homicide; assault; sexual offences; robbery; and other offences against the person.

Offences against propertyThe offence division of offences against property includes the following offence sub-divisions: unlawful entry with intent; arson; other property damage; unlawful use of motor vehicle; other theft (excluding unlawful entry); fraud; and handling stolen goods.

Other offencesThe offence division of other offences includes the following offence sub-divisions: drug offences; prostitution offences; liquor (excluding drunkenness); gaming, racing and betting offences; breach of domestic violence protection orders; trespassing and vagrancy; weapons act offences; good order offences; stock related offences; traffic and related offences; and miscellaneous offences.


Residential dwelling salesMedians are only calculated where there are ten or more sales over the time period.

Attached dwellingsAttached dwellings include multi-unit dwellings (flats), building units or group titles within planning zones.

Detached dwellingsDetached dwellings include single unit dwellings or large house sites.

Residential dwelling salesResidential dwelling sales include both new and established dwellings and all reporting periods are based on the contract date and not the settlement date.

Residential lot registrationsLot registration is the final stage in the development of new residential lots, and it is only after the title is registered that a lot legally exists. Lot registrations data provide an indication of the volume of new lots developed and intended for residential purposes.The Queensland Government Statistician’s Office applies a range of filters to DNRM’s computer inventory of survey plans data, such as parcel size and zoning information, to extract the lots registered for residential purposes. ‘Urban residential’ lots include standard lots typically for detached houses (60m2 to <2,500m2) and lots under community titles schemes for units and townhouses. For this monitoring program, ‘low density residential’ lots are defined as standard lots between 2,500m2 and 5 hectares in size.

Total family incomeMedian total family income estimates have been calculated by the ABS. Medians are only calculated where there were five or more total families. Median calculation excludes families where at least one member aged 15 years and over did not state an income and families where at least one member aged 15 years and over was temporarily absent on Census Night.

Total personal incomeMedian total personal income estimates have been calculated by the ABS.

Unemployment and labour forceSmall Area Labour Force data have been generated from a Structure Preserving Estimation (SPREE) methodology using ABS and Centrelink data. As such these estimates can exhibit considerable variability and care should be taken when interpreting these values. For further information on these data, refer to the Australian Government Department of Employment website.

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