Mackay Isaac Whitsunday is a major regional economic powerhouse with a resilient regional economy.
Located in Northern Australia, the greater Whitsunday region spans 90,354 km2, from St Lawrence in the south, to Bowen in the north and beyond Clermont in the west.
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Mackay
The Mackay region is home to a diverse and vibrant community – including rural and coastal living opportunities in 30 townships, small rural settlements and rural residential areas. The Mackay regional government area is one of the fastest growing in Queensland, with a population of over 121, 691 people. The region’s prosperous economy is expected to continue to drive strong population growth over the next 20 years. Only an hour flight from Brisbane, the Mackay region boasts an enviable lifestyle and a buoyant economy with the benefits of a fast-growing coastal city. Its location is complemented by its spectacular natural environment – including 31 beautiful beaches, a picturesque blue river and a pristine rainforest hinterland.
Isaac
The Isaac Local Government Area (LGA) spans 58,869km2 and hosts 30 operating coal mines, with a further two under construction and 27 in advanced development phase. Agriculture is another key industry for the region, with a growing livestock sector. The Isaac region has a vibrant and active culture which values its arts, history and community, in particular the Clermont Historical Centre, Nebo Museum, Coalface Art Gallery and Dysart Art Space.
The estimated resident population is 22,046, although with an additional 13,816 resource sector workers housed in temporary accommodation at any one time. More than 70% of the Isaac region population are employed full-time.
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Whitsunday
The Whitsunday region is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef – it encompasses a total land area of 23,863km2 and includes the major townships of Proserpine, Cannonvale, Airlie Beach, Bowen and Collinsville. With 74 Whitsunday islands, the region is one of the fastest growing populations in Queensland with 37,157 residents. Boasting a strong and diverse economy driven by the agriculture, construction, mining and tourism industries, the Whitsunday region is on track to becoming an economic powerhouse in Queensland.
Renowned for its relaxed lifestyle, the region is home to beaches, rainforests and large tracts of national parkland.