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Regional
report
From commute times to childcare costs, investment and employment opportunities – the facts behind the figures show just how much is on offer.
Investment opportunities
From large scale renewable energy projects to entrepreneurial start ups there’s the opportunity out here for all investments.
$1.56bn
Total Gross Regional Product
Source: REMPLAN 2019
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Source: Labour Market Information Portal, Department of Education, Skills and Employment, RAI
10.1k
Region Population
Source: ABS, Estimated Resident Population
$290k
Productivity – Total Output per Worker
Source: REMPLAN 2019
Cashing in. Back on country
Traditional owner Cheryl Thompson returned to her country and has invested in several businesses. She is making the most of the untapped opportunity as well as the environment and culture to build a solid portfolio and genuine connected life.
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You can create whatever you want the opportunity is sitting here dormant ready to ignite.
Cheryl Thompson
A-rated Solar
FarOut! solar is powering energy and industrial disruption and local economic prosperity.
$109m Tourism Sector
In the region’s top 5 largest sectors. Overnight domestic visitation up nearly 20% over the decade (Stafford Strategy, 2021).
$640m Agricultural Commodities
Gross value of total agriculture commodities, 5% of agricultural commodities produced statewide (ABS, RAI estimates).
Rebounding Sheep Flock
Cluster fencing has seen the local flock expand around 10% annum in recent years (ABS, RAI estimates, 2021).
$600m in Cattle Commodities
Commodities from local slaughtered livestock (cattle and calves) account for 10% of the QLD total (ABS, RAI estimates, 2021).
6.1% Rental Yield
A strong yield compared with 3.8% in Brisbane (RAI, estimates, 2021).
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The towns that make up CWQ
Even though our centres share many things in common, each community has its own personality and style. And if the truth be told there quite a bit of healthy rivalry between them. So before you confuse Barcaldine with Boulia, or Blackall with Birdsville we’ve got some pointers for you.
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Live
So now you know, there’s a great opportunity waiting for you Far Out, want to know what it’s like to live there? After all, what’s the use of a great job if the lifestyle is no good?
Work
So we’re all agreed Far Out there’s a great lifestyle waiting for you but what about a job? Don’t worry there are plenty, right through here.
Want to know more about investing in CWQ?
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