MINING CORRIDOR

The Queensland Mining Corridor begins 120 kilometres west of Gladstone and stretches 1,500 kilometres along Queensland's central and north-west regions. The Queensland Mining Corridor encompasses the five local government areas of Banana, Duaringa, Emerald, Peak Downs, and Mount Isa.

Facts and Figures

• 13% growth in electricity, gas and water supply jobs
• 12% growth in mining jobs
• $5.3 billion in planned projects over the next five years

Summary of Recent Statistical Indicators

• unemployment rate across Banana, Duaringa and Emerald Shires
• 7,799 new jobs created over the last five years
• 12% increase in communications jobs
• 46% increase in median house price growth for Mt Isa over the previous year

Employment by Occupation

In 2006, the top five occupations in the Mining Corridor were estimated to be:
• Intermediate production and transport workers (19% share of total employment)
• Tradespersons and related workers (18% share of total employment)
• Intermediate, clerical, sales and service workers (13% share of total employment)
• Associate professionals (13% share of total employment)
• Professionals (11% of total employment)

Employment by Industry

In 2006, the top industries of employment in the Mining Corridor were:
• Mining (24% share of total employment)
• Retail trade (13% share of total employment)
• Construction (9% share of total employment)
• Property and business services (7% share of total employment)
• Health and community services (6% share of total employment)

Key Industry Information

Global demand for the region's vast mineral reserves will drive the development of associated industries throughout the Mining Corridor. At the heart of the Mining Corridor's economy are the key industries that make up the majority of the region's output. These key industries are:
1. Mining
2. Construction
3. Agriculture
4. Electricity, Gas and Water
5. Tourism

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