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Central Highlands Development Corporation (CHDC)

CHDC is the economic development agency for the Central Highlands region.

CHDC is assisting you by providing:

  • Business, industry & community support
  • Regional profiling
  • Business forums and events
  • Regional information and dissemination
  • Research and development for:
  • Regional advocacy
  • Promotional tools to attract people to live, work and invest in the region

*The ‘Economic Profile’ is a useful tool that provides an economic snapshot for the region in an easy to read format. The unrelenting growth in our diverse local industries is shown in the compilation of the ‘Development Register’. Get up to date with what are the latest infrastructure developments, expansions and mining projects by downloading your copy of CHDC’s Development Register today.

What is CQ Jobs?

CQ Jobs is a job matching service available for all types of employers operating in the Central Highlands. This is a free service for job seekers as well as employers. Visit www.CQJobs.com.au to sign up.

The Central Highlands Region Community Profile - profile.id

The Community Profile enables you to analyse local community characteristics, understand how they have changed over time and how they compare to other areas.

The profile presents data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census of Population and Housing in 2006, 2001, 1996 and 1991 for the local government area, and for smaller areas within it. The information is presented in easy to use tables, charts and written commentary on a range of Census variables.

The profile answers most of the frequently asked socio-demographic questions and assists Council, the general public, students, community groups, organisations, business and investors to become more informed about the community.

This online community profiling tool allows you to view Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census data and generate PDF reports on the towns and smaller areas within the Central Highlands Regional Council (Statistical Local Areas). These reports (with maps, tables and charts) contain Census demographic information including age and gender profiles, multicultural diversity, housing and tenure types, incomes and workforce, education, employment and family composition for the selected area. The community profile will also allow users to compare results for their selected area to the Central Highlands Regional Council, Fitzroy Statistical Division, Queensland and Australia.

The Central Highlands Region Community Atlas - atlas.id

The Atlas presents key socio-demographic characteristics for the Central Highlands Regional Council area as interactive maps. It shows at the finest level of detail where specific groups of people live.

Based on data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census of Population and Housing 2006, each map is prepared using Census Collector Districts to identify spatial patterns and trends in the Central Highlands.

The information can be used to plan services and facilities for specific groups in the community, to inform community groups about local needs and priorities, and to present a strong demographic case for funding or advocacy.