How we work and live

[1] REMPLAN Economy [2] Australian Bureau of Statistics 2016, [3] QGSO, Bowen Basin Population Report, 2019, [4] Department of Resources, Natural Resources Inventory for Queensland, [5] Australian Sugar Milling Council, 2020.

OUR INDUSTRIES

$11.92 billion2

contributions to QLD’s gross regional

product based on a population of only 20,9871

mining is the largest industry employer

this generates 13,080 jobs in the mining sector3

$270.66 million

agricultural industry output2

this includes sheep, grains and cattle

$82 million

gross value add from sugar cane industry5

other industries include: accommodation and food services education and training construction transport, postal and warehousing retail trade public administration and safety

14.12% of registered businesses are agriculture 2

OUR JOBS

machinery operators and drivers

technicians and trades workers

managers professionals

labourers

clerical and administration workers

community and personal service workers

sales workers1

the Isaac region has among the lowest unemployment rates in the country with an average income that’s 35% more than the rest of Australia4

OUR COST OF LIVING IS ON PAR WITH EVERYWHERE ELSE IN THE COUNTRY

health services professionals scientists

OUR INCOMES

early learning1

The median income1 in regions such as Isaac appears to be high

relative to the price index, which suggests low cost of living pressure. Personal Family Household

Isaac $1,030 p/w $2,365 p/w $2,138 p/w Queensland $660 p/w $1,661 p/w $1,402 p/w Australia $662 p/w $1,734 p/w $1,438 p/w

OUR HOUSING MARKET

BUY

Isaac offers a wide variety of accommodation options to suit your permanent residence or renting needs, ranging from urban units to rural acreage. Council continues to work with key stakeholders to increase the availability of land and residential housing options across the region, currently a number of estates and blocks of land are available for purchase. Isaac has highly affordable housing prices allowing you to capitalise on our wonderful country lifestyle and ability to attain that Australian dream.

$210,000 median average of house sales in Isaac $160,000 median average of unit sales in Isaac 3

RENT

If you’re not looking to purchase, Moranbah, Dysart and Clermont have a program called Isaac Rental Affordability Scheme (IRAS) which is accessible for residents. The criteria allow for more singles, couples and families who live and work in our region to be eligible for affordable housing under the scheme. Visit https://www.isaac.qld.gov.au/community/affordablehousing for more information.

RATES

Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au/ rates-fees-and-charges for the latest information on Isaac Regional Council’s rates and charges.