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Boundary Hill SoutH Project

Social Baseline Report

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Boundary Hill South Anglo Coal (Callide Management) Pty Ltd 27-Jun-2013


AECOM Boundary Hill South Social Baseline Report

27-Jun-2013 Prepared for – Anglo Coal (Callide Management) Pty Ltd – ABN: 75 009 666 200


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Revision History

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B 24-Jun-2013 Baseline Draft B Anthony Whitaker Whitaker Consulting Pty Ltd

C 27-Jun-2013 Baseline Draft C Anthony Whitaker Whitaker Consulting Pty Ltd

01 24-Oct-2013 Final Andrew Walsh Project Manager



Table of Contents 1.0 Overview 1

1.1 Project Description 1 1.2 Scope of Assessment 1 1.3 Data Sources and Limitations 1

2.0 Region Overview and Community Values 4 2.1 Banana Shire 4

2.1.1 Community Values 4 2.2 Biloela 4

2.2.1 Town Overview 4 2.2.2 Community Values 4

2.3 Thangool 4 2.3.1 Town Overview 4 2.3.2 Community Values 5

2.4 Moura 5 2.4.1 Town Overview 5 2.4.2 Community Values 5

3.0 Population & Demographics 6 3.1 Resident Population 6 3.2 Enumerated Population 8 3.3 Full-Time Equivalent Population 8 3.4 Future Population Growth 9 3.5 Culture and Ethnicity 9

3.5.1 Cultural Diversity and Ethnicity 9 3.5.2 Indigenous Population 9

3.6 Index of Relative Economic Advantage/Disadvantage 10 3.7 Education Attainment 10 3.8 Community Safety, Health and Wellbeing 11

3.8.1 Health and Wellbeing 11 3.8.2 Disability Prevalence 12 3.8.3 Crime 12

3.9 Social Infrastructure and Services 12 3.9.1 Government Services 13 3.9.2 Education 13 3.9.3 Community Health and Welfare 13

4.0 Housing and Short Term Accommodation 14 4.1 Household Structure 14 4.2 Family Structure 14 4.3 Dwelling Type 15 4.4 Housing Tenure 16 4.5 Landlord Type 17 4.6 Rent by Landlord Type 17 4.7 Mortgage Repayments 18 4.8 Housing Availability 19

4.8.1 Private Ownership 19 4.8.2 Rental Market 20

4.9 Housing Affordability 20 4.9.1 Income 20 4.9.2 Private Ownership Affordability 21 4.9.3 Rental Affordability 21 4.9.4 Social Housing 21

4.10 Short term accommodation 22 5.0 Labour Force and Industry 23

5.1 Labour Force 23 5.2 Labour Force by Occupation 23 5.3 Labour Force by Industry of Employment 24



6.0 Policy and Planning Context 26 6.1 Queensland Government Policies and Plans 26

6.1.1 Major resource projects housing policy, 2011 26 6.1.2 Skills and Workforce Development Investment Plan 2013 26 6.1.3 Bowen, Galilee and Surat Basins Health Services Plan, 2011 – 2012 27 6.1.4 Central Queensland Regional Plan, 2012 27

6.2 Banana Shire Community Plan (2011 - 2021) 28 Appendix A

Social Infrastructure and Services List A



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1.0 Overview This report provides the detailed analysis of the baseline population data to support the social impact assessment for the Boundary Hill South Project (the Project).

1.1 Project Description Anglo Coal (Callide Management) Pty Ltd, on behalf of the joint venture partners Anglo Coal (Callide) Pty Ltd and Anglo Coal (Callide) No. 2 Pty Ltd, proposes to extend the current mining activities at the Boundary Hill pit in the Callide Mine.

The proposed Project would be located approximately 20 km north of Biloela and 85 km south-west of Gladstone. The Project site is approximately 1069 ha in area, of which 317 ha would be subject to disturbance associated with the mining operations – including pits and spoil dumps.

The Project would be mined by conventional open-cut methods using a dragline in combination with truck and shovel. Current Callide Mine employees and existing mine infrastructure would be used for the Project. Unwashed product coal would be loaded onto the existing Boundary Hill rail spur then transported by train, via the Earlsfield to Gladstone rail line, to the Callide and Gladstone power stations for electricity generation and to the Gladstone Port for export.

Activities associated with the Project include:

- development of open-cut operations in the extension area;

- construction of a haul road north from the extension open-cut pit to facilitate transport of overburden for backfilling into the existing Boundary Hill residual void;

- construction of a new overburden dump area to the west of the area to be mined;

- realignment of Inverness Road; and

- minor additional mine infrastructure.

1.2 Scope of Assessment The regional study area for this Project is the local government area of Banana Shire, which is located in the Fitzroy region.

The local study area has been defined as primarily the town of Biloela and its surrounds, as the Project is located approximately 20km to the north of the town and the majority of mine workers reside permanently in Biloela and surrounds.

1.3 Data Sources and Limitations The social baseline has been produced primarily using data sourced from ABS Census data. For the purposes of reporting this data in this baseline report, the Shire of Banana is represented by the Banana LGA while Biloela is represented by the Biloela Statistical Area level 2.

Due to a Census boundary change between the 2006 and 2011 Census years, it is not possible to compare data from 2006 and 2011 for the Statistical Area (Level 2). Nonetheless, time series data is available for the Banana LGA and wider Queensland areas. Table 1 below summarises the availability of data.

Where 2011 Census data is not yet available, 2006 Census data has been utilised. Table 1 Summary of reported data by year and statistical area

Census 2006 Census 2011

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Limitations exist as a result of small sample sizes for particular areas and indicators. This is particularly relevant when analysing data related to Biloela SA2. Care has been taken to ensure that, where possible, data that has been utilised is statistically significant and robust, however drawing conclusions from data for the SA2 area.

Data has also been sourced from the Queensland Treasury Office of Economic and Statistical Research (OESR) and other relevant data sources as required.

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2.0 Region Overview and Community Values The study area for this Social Impact Assessment is defined as the Banana LGA, with particular focus on the town of Biloela. Where appropriate, reference is made to the other towns near to the mine site, particularly Thangool and Moura. Where relevant, comparison has also been made with Queensland averages.

The section below provides a brief introduction to the study area and the relevant towns.

2.1 Banana Shire The Local Government Area of Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland. The main population centre is the town of Biloela, with Moura and Taroom being other significant urban centres in the Shire. Biloela is located 120km west of Gladstone and 140km south of Rockhampton. It has rail and road links to both of these cities and is serviced by the Leichhardt, Dawson and Burnett Highways.

The Shire’s major industries are coal mining, beef production, power generation, dryland cropping an irrigation cropping such as Lucerne and cotton. The region also has extensive undeveloped coal deposits around Theodore, Maoura and Baralaba. The Shire also has enormous agricultural potential with “some of the best grazing, farming and irrigation land in the State” (Banana Shire Council, 2012).

2.1.1 Community Values

According to the Banana Shire Community Plan (2011), Banana Shire offers diverse lifestyle options and it is this diversity that the community celebrate and promote. These community values are described under each of the key towns below.

2.2 Biloela 2.2.1 Town Overview

Biloela is the administrative center of the Banana Shire. It is located 120 km west of Gladstone and 120km south of Rockhampton and had a population of 5,885 in 2011 (ABS, 2011). Established in 1924, the township of Biloela has serviced the local rural community engaged in cattle and grain crop farming, as well as mining, power and tourism industries.

Pastoral occupation of the Callide Valley began in the 1850s. By the 1940s there had been significant agricultural development in the region. Larger scale mining started at Callide in the 1970s. The leading employment sectors in the Banana Shire as of 2001 were agriculture, retail and wholesale, mining and education.

Major facilities at the town include two major retail streets, a shopping center, three primary schools, a high school, churches, a variety of accommodation facilities and many sporting clubs.

The Biloela meatworks is the third largest in Queensland and processes meat for export throughout Australasia.


According to the Banana Shire Community Plan (Banana Shire Council, 2011), Biloela‘s vision is to grow to 10,000 people by 2040 through supporting growth and development of business and industry across the Banana Shire, building on the lifestyle opportunities through amenity and infrastructure development, attracting and retaining government services through building collaborative partnerships, ensuring that the lifestyle of the residents is foremost in planning and by ensuring that Biloela is recognised as a regional centre by all levels of government, thereby attracting investment.

The town’s vision is supported by the Biloela 2011/2021 Place Based Plan.

2.3 Thangool 2.3.1 Town Overview

The town of Thangool is located 12km south of Biloela and was established in 1925. The town has a population of 829 in 2011 (ABS, 2011) and provides minor service facilities for the surrounding region. A district aerodrome at Thangool serves as the Banana Shire’s principal airport.



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According to the Banana Shire Community Plan (Banana Shire Council, 2011), Thangool is a community of immense pride. Thangool is working towards the continued development of the community, including its residential growth, development of the Thangool airport as an aero-industrial precinct, continued development of its school and community leadership.

2.4 Moura 2.4.1 Town Overview

The town of Moura is located 65km east of Biloela and was established in 1936. The town has a population of 1,899 in 2011 (ABS, 2011) and provides services industries for mining and rural industries in the region. The Dawson Coal Mine is located 6km east of Moura.


According to the Banana Shire Community Plan (Banana Shire Council, 2011), Moura is working towards being a vibrant, cooperative, innovative and viable community that takes great pride in being supportive, self-sustaining and self-reliant. Moura celebrates its past, present and future in its history, industry and tourism and takes great pride in its ability to support the community through its infrastructure.

Moura will be a dynamic and supportive community that embraces and celebrates their past while driving towards the future. With strong, positive ties to both the Mining and Rural industries, Moura will create a strong future for its residents. Moura will build and support a strong business and light to medium industry sector.



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3.0 Population & Demographics This section provides an overview of the characteristics of the population of Banana LGA and Biloela, and compares this to the Queensland average. It includes a description of the size and distribution of the population, what the population growth is expected to be, cultural diversity, the indigenous population and advantage/disadvantage indicators. It also provides a range of indicators related to community safety and health, and provides a summary of the social infrastructure and services provided in the region. This profile has been prepared using the most up to date data available at the time of preparation.

3.1 Resident Population At the time of the 2011 ABS Census, the resident population of the Banana LGA was 14,456, with 5,885 people residing in the township of Biloela SA2 (or 40.7% of the LGA population). The population of Banana LGA makes up 0.33% of the population of Queensland.

The population of Banana LGA has only experienced slight changes in the age gender profile between the 2006 and 2011 ABS Census dates. There was a small increase in the proportion of people aged over 55 years from 2006 to 2011, which indicates a natural level of population aging. Table 2 Resident Population Age Structure, Study Areas 2006 and 2011

Age Biloela SA2^ Banana LGA

2011 2006 2011 # % # % # %

0-4 years 523 9% 1,078 8% 1,199 8%

5-14 years 928 16% 2,150 16% 2,201 15%

15 - 24 years 784 13% 1,654 12% 1,627 11%

25 - 64 years 3,055 52% 7,051 53% 7,648 53%

65+ years 595 10% 1,428 11% 1,781 12%

Total Population 5,885 100% 13,361 100% 14,456 100% (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011); ^ Comparable 2006 data is not available for Biloela SA2

Figure 2 and Figure 3 show the age/gender profile for the resident population of Banana LGA and Biloela SA2 as compared to Queensland according. At the time of the 2011 ABS Census, there was a much higher proportion of people aged 5-14 years and 25-34 years in Biloela SA2 compared to Queensland. This may be an indication of the workforce, and their families, related to the existing mine operations. There were also a much smaller proportion of people aged 55-74 in Biloela SA2 compared to Queensland at the same time. The town also had a significantly smaller proportion of elderly people aged 65-74 when compared to the rest of Queensland.

Compared to Banana LGA, Biloela SA2 has a slightly higher male to female ratio and a slightly higher percentage of children aged 5-14 years making up 15.8% of the resident population.



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Figure 2 Biloela SA2 and Queensland Age/Gender Profile, 2011 (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011)

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3.2 Enumerated Population The enumerated population estimate provides a snapshot of the actual number of people in a location on the night of the Census. As such it includes not only the resident population, but also people who were staying in an area (such as tourists and non-resident workers). While the resident population and enumerated population figures cannot be directly compared1, they provide an important indication as to the scale of non-residents in a local community at any one time.

On the night of the 2011 census Biloela SA2 had an enumerated population of 190, while the region recorded an enumerate population of 1,031.

The enumerated proportion of age by total persons of Biloela SA2, Banana LGA and Queensland are shown in Table 3. 2011 ABS Census data shows there was a higher proportion of males in the study area compared to the Queensland average. Theses males make up the largest proportion of the enumerated population and generally fell into the 25 to 34 age cohort, which is likely to be a result of the local mining industries. There is a smaller proportion of population over the age of 55 within the study area when compared to Queensland. Table 3 Enumerated Population Age Structure, Study Areas 2006 and 2011

Biloela SA2^ Banana LGA

2011 2006 2011 # % # % # %

0-4 years 512 8% 1,067 7% 1,197 8%

5-14 years 909 15% 2,179 15% 2,179 14%

15 - 24 years 795 13% 1,814 12% 1,722 11%

25 - 64 years 3,222 53% 7,899 54% 8,434 54%

65+ years 639 11% 1,562 11% 1,955 13%

Total Population 6,077 100% 14,521 100% 15,487 100%

Source: (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011); ^ Comparable 2006 data is not available for Biloela SA2

3.3 Full-Time Equivalent Population Traditionally, ABS Census estimates have focused on measuring the population of a region by the number of residents who live there. However in the Central Queensland region, including Banana LGA, there is a need to also consider non-residential workers and contractors associated with mining and gas production, as well as the construction of associated infrastructure, who fly-in/fly-out or drive-in/drive-out (FIFO/DIDO) to the area and live within the region during their work shifts. In fact, according to estimates, the FTE population of the Bowen Basin is set to be comprised of approximately 80% residents and 20% non-resident workers on-shift by 2018 (OESR, 2011).

To assist with the need to quantify this additional population and its impact on a region, the Government Statistician, part of Queensland Treasury and Trade (formerly the Office of Economic and Statistical Research), provide an estimate of the full-time equivalent (FTE) population for relevant regions within Queensland, including both residents and non-resident workers.

For this study area, FTE population estimates and data on non-resident workers (NRW), is available for Biloela and Banana LGA. The data is presented in Table 4 below.

In 2012, the FTE population of Biloela was estimated to be 6,065. Of this population, 6% were NRW. In comparison, 10% of the FTE population were NRWs in Banana LGA. Data also shows that between 2011 and 2012 the proportion of non-resident workers to the FTE population for Biloela and Banana LGA increased.

1 The enumerated population will exclude residents who are not “at home” on the night of the census but will include those staying in the region temporarily (such as tourists and non-resident workers). This is therefore not directly comparable to the static resident population report in Section 3.1.



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Table 4 Estimated Resident and Non-Resident Population, Biloela^ and Banana LGA, 2011

Biloela^ Banana LGA Bowen Basin

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Estimated resident population (ERP) 5,830 6,065 15,590 14,965 84,850 82,065

Estimated non-resident workers (NRW) 250 360 1,380 1,590 20,520 25,035

FTE population estimate 6,070 6,420 16,970 16,555 105,370 107,100

Non-resident workers as percent of FTE population 4% 6% 8% 10% 19% 23%

Source: (OESR, 2011) (Government Statistician, 2012); ^ Represented by 2006 ABS Census boundary, Urban Centre/Locality. Comparable 2010 data is not available for Biloela SA2 Data on the accommodation arrangements for NRWs was provided by the Government Statistician in 2011 (OESR, 2011). At that time, the majority of non-resident workers in Banana LGA were accommodated in Workers Accommodation Villages (WAVs) (70% of total non-resident workers). Other workers were accommodated in hotels/motels and caravan parks. Accommodation is a key issue for resource workers in the Banana LGA and must be taken into consideration when analysing potential impacts of resource projects.

3.4 Future Population Growth The Banana LGA resident population is expected to increase to 18,277 people by 2031, an increase of approximately 18% from the current population level. This is an average 2% growth per annum, which is in-line with the Queensland average (OESR, 2011).

According to the OESR estimates, non-resident workers on-shift will grow from 8% to 11% of the FTE population of Banana LGA between 2011 and 2018 (OESR, 2011).

3.5 Culture and Ethnicity 3.5.1 Cultural Diversity and Ethnicity

Table 5 below shows a number of cultural diversity indicators for the study area. According to this data, Biloela has a higher level of cultural diversity than the Banana LGA area. In 2011, 4.1% of the Biloela population identified as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, while 12.8% were born overseas. Biloela has a higher percentage of people speaking a language other than English at home (8.8%) when compared to the Banana LGA (4.4%). Between 2006 and 2011 the Banana LGA and Queensland both recorded increases in all cultural diversity indicators. Table 5 Cultural Diversity and Ethnicity Indicators, Study Areas 2006 and 2011

Biloela SA2^ Banana LGA Queensland 2006 2011 2006 2011 2006 2011 Aboriginal and TSI residents - 4.1% 3.2% 4.0% 3.3% 3.6% Language other than English spoken at home - 8.8% 2.4% 4.4% 7.8% 9.8%

Born overseas - 12.8% 6.4% 8.1% 17.9% 20.5% Source: (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011) ^ Comparable 2006 data is not available for Biloela SA2

3.5.2 Indigenous Population

Table 6 shows the age profile comparison of the indigenous population of Biloela SA2, Banana LGA and Queensland. Indigenous population represents 4.1% of the Biloela SA2, with 240 people identifying themselves as indigenous, this compares to 4.0% for Banana LGA and 3.6% for Queensland. The age profile for the Indigenous population in Biloela SA2 and Banana LGA are very similar to the age profile trend experienced by Queensland as a whole. However Biloela SA2 has smaller proportions of 40-49 year olds and among the 60+ age



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bracket in comparison with Banana LGA and Queensland. Between 2006 and 2011, there was an increase in older age groups in Banana LGA, particularly for those aged 15-24 years and 25 – 64 years.

The gender profile across Biloela, Banana LGA and Queensland with a higher proportion of females compared to males. However the female indigenous population in Biloela is heavily concentrated among the 10-14 and 35-39 age groups. There are no identified indigenous males aged between 25 – 64 years and there are no indigenous people aged between 60 and 64 years in Biloela. However, the small sample size within Biloela SA2 should be considered when considering the implications of this data. Table 6 Indigenous Persons Age Structure 2006 and 2011

Biloela SA2^ Banana LGA

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0-4 years 33 14% 60 14% 81 14%

5-14 years 66 28% 127 30% 150 26%

15 - 24 years 47 20% 66 15% 99 17%

25 - 64 years 88 37% 169 39% 236 41%

65+ years 6 3% 7 2% 16 3%

240 429 582 Source: (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011) ^ Comparable 2006 data is not available for Biloela SA2

3.6 Index of Relative Economic Advantage/Disadvantage The Index of Relative Economic Advantage/Disadvantage is a continuum of advantage to disadvantage. A higher score on the Index indicates an area has attributes of “higher advantage” such as a relatively high proportion of people with high incomes or a skilled labour force. It also means an area has a low proportion of people with low incomes and relatively few unskilled people in the labour force.

Conversely, a low score on the Index indicates an area has a higher proportion of individuals with low incomes, more employees in unskilled occupations and a low proportion of people with high incomes or in skilled occupations. It takes into account variables relating to income, education, occupation, wealth and living conditions.

In 2006, Banana LGA recorded an Index of Relative Economic Advantage/Disadvantage of a score of 958 and decile of 7. This is a relatively high score, highlighting that the area is relatively advantaged when compared to other regions across Australia.

3.7 Education Attainment Figure 4 below shows the levels of school attainment in Biloela, Banana LGA and Queensland. Banana LGA residents show a lower level of school attainment compare to the Queensland average, with a lower proportion having completed year 11 or 12. Biloela did show marginally better higher levels of attainment compared to the wider LGA area.



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Figure 4 Level of School Education Attained, Study Areas 2011 Source: (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011)

3.8 Community Safety, Health and Wellbeing 3.8.1 Health and Wellbeing

The Banana Shire Community Plan (Banana Shire Council, 2011) highlights a number of issues related to the health and wellbeing of their shire’s community. The plan identifies the following as key themes that underpin the health and wellbeing services available to communities, including Biloela. These themes are:

- reliance on larger towns for medical services;

- insufficient staff, funding and infrastructure;

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- need to attract specialist services;

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- increase consistency of staff and cooperation between staff;

- disability access;

- fitness promotion and facilities; and

- development of Biloela as a “Health Hub”.

Furthermore, the plan also identified a variety of issues that are faced by the Shire in regards to medical services at present. These are:

- lack of staff which includes doctors, nurses and Allied Health professionals;

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- the reliance of the smaller communities on the medical services of the larger communities.

As solutions to this, the community plan highlights the need for more staff, including specialists, to be attracted to the area and ensure that they are retained. Innovative solutions to the identified health and wellbeing issues in the Banana Shire have been identified and include the following:

- ensuring that current and future staff are afforded the opportunity of professional development;

- encouraging skills diversification;

- offering incentives to medical staff and their families;

- developing local scholarships;

- developing tax incentives;

- developing a Fly- In, Fly- Out method for accessing specialist services; and

- attracting overseas trained doctors.

There is also a commitment from Banana Shire Council to lobby for Biloela to be seen as a primary hub for the region which will increase services in all areas of the Shire by attracting funding and staff. As a result, there has been recent recognition of Biloela as a hub for the surrounding area by Queensland Health will assist in achieving improved health and wellbeing services for the region.

3.8.2 Disability Prevalence

Census data provides an indication as to the prevalence of profound or severe disability in a region through the Core Activity Need for Assistance, which counts people needing help or assistance in one or more of the three core activity areas of self-care, mobility and communication because of a long-term health condition, a disability, or old age. According to 2011 Census data, 3.5% of the Biloela population have a disability (207 people), which is lower prevalence than the Queensland average (4.4%) (see Table 7). Table 7 Need for Assistance – Disability Prevalence, Study Areas 2006 and 2011

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Need for assistance - 3.5% 2.7% 3.3% 4.0% 4.4% Source: (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011)

3.8.3 Crime

Biloela is located within the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Gladstone District, which is within the Central Region. The QPS Gladstone District is 31,414 square kilometres in size and has 74,524 people. It covers parts of Banana LGA and Gladstone LGA. It is managed under the Gladstone District Disaster Management Plan.

In 2011/12, there were 427 offences against the person, 2,502 offences against property and 3,096 other offences reported in the Gladstone District (Queensland Police Service, 2012). When compared to other policing regions, the Central Region reported the fourth highest number of offences against the person (744.2 per 100,000) in the state. The Central Region also experienced an increase in offences against the person from 2010/11 (716 per 100,000) to 2011/12 (744.2 per 100,000).

3.9 Social Infrastructure and Services As at 30 June 2010, Banana LGA had 7 police stations, 6 ambulance stations, 6 fire stations, 17 schools and 6 hospitals.

As the main service town for the LGA, the largest proportion of this social infrastructure and services is centred in Biloela, and service both the residents of the town but also the wider regional community.

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The lists of social infrastructure and services were sourced from the Biloela 2011/12 Place Based Plan (Banana Shire Council) and can be viewed in Appendix A. A summary of key infrastructure and services related to government services, education and community health and welfare are summarised below.

Banana Shire Council has indicated that facilities such as the PCYC and the Aquatic Centre are on the agenda or development as part of the 2012/13 budget as well as the heavy transport route around the CBD and education precinct. Other projects identified by the community regarding infrastructure are the completion of the underground power project, improvement of footpaths and lighting in the town, bike and walkways and availability of accommodation for large groups travelling into the area.

3.9.1 Government Services

Government services include services provided by the Local Council and State Government and include the Banana Shire Council Library, Centrelink and The Government Agency (QGAP).

It also includes emergency services with Biloela having a Fire Brigade, Police Service and Queensland Ambulance Service.

3.9.2 Education

Biloela contains a range of education facilities including a number of kindergartens, five primary schools2, one high school, the Callide-Dawson TAFE Campus and the Gladstone Area Group Apprentices (GAGAL) The BEST centre.

3.9.3 Community Health and Welfare

Biloela is the centre for a range of community health and welfare groups which service the wider region. Biloela Hospital is also located in town.

2 Primary schools: Biloela State Primary School, Mount Murchison State Primary School, Prospect Creek State Primary, School, Redeemer Lutheran Primary School and St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School.



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4.0 Housing and Short Term Accommodation This section provides an overview of the family and household structure of the study area, as well as a description of the characteristics of the housing market including dwelling type, tenure, landlord type, rent, mortgage repayments, housing market trends and housing affordability. It also includes an overview of the short term accommodation market.

4.1 Household Structure Figure 5 below shows a comparison of the household structures of the study area in 2006 and 2011. Biloela SA2 had a similar household composition profile to the Banana LGA and Queensland in 2011, with Biloela SA2 recording a slightly higher number of family and single person households and a lower proportion of group households when compared to the Queensland average. In 2011, of the 2,069 households recorded in Biloela SA2, 73% were family households and 23% were single or lone person households.

Figure 5 Household Type, Study Areas 2006 and 2011 Source: (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011)

4.2 Family Structure The highest proportion of family type in Biloela is couples with children who make of 47.8% of the total families. This proportion is higher than both the Banana LGA (45.7%) and Queensland (42.8%). Biloela has a smaller proportion of couples with no children in comparison with the Banana LGA and Queensland as a whole. In comparison with Banana LGA, Biloela has a slightly larger proportion of one parent families and other families however when compared to Queensland, Biloela has a smaller proportion of one parent and other families.

Figure 6 shows the changes in family structure between 2006 and 2011 for Banana LGA and Queensland. Only very small changes in family structure occurred during this time for both areas. Banana LGA experienced slight increases in the number of couples without children, and other parent families, while the number of couples with children and other families declined by 1.5% and 0.4% respectively.

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4.3 Dwelling Type The majority of dwellings in Biloela are made up of separate houses (88.8%); this is higher than the percentage of separate houses in Queensland as a whole (78.6%). The remained of dwellings types in Biloela comprise of semi-detached houses (1.4%), units (7.8%) and other dwelling types (2.0%). Biloela has a higher percentage of semi-detached and unit dwelling when compared to the Banana LGA, however this is a lower percentage when compared to the number of these types of dwelling in the rest of Queensland. There is a higher percentage of other dwelling types in Biloela compare to Queensland, which could be attribute to mining workers accommodation camps.

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4.4 Housing Tenure Data for tenure for occupied private dwellings for the study area in 2011 are show in Table 8. The data shows a higher proportion of rented dwellings in Biloela SA2 (39.4%) and the Banana LGA (34.5%) compared to the Queensland average (34%). In contrast, Biloela SA2 has a lower proportion of fully owned houses and other housing tenures than the Banana LGA and Queensland. Biloela SA2 has a higher percentage of houses being purchased (34.0%) than the Banana LGA (29.3%). Table 8 Housing Tenure Type, Study Areas 2006 and 2011


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Fully owned - 25.5% 36.1% 34.6% 32.5% 29.7%

Being purchased - 34.0% 29.6% 29.3% 34.7% 35.4%

Rented Total: - 39.7% 32.9% 34.5% 31.9% 34.0%

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4.5 Landlord Type Data for landlord type for rented dwellings for the study area in 2011 are show in Figure 8. The data shows a much higher proportion of other landlord type in Biloela (19.5%) and the Banana LGA (23.2%) compared to the Queensland average (6.1%) in 2011. This may be an indication of a higher proportion of housing owned by resource companies and rented to company employees in the area.

Figure 8 Landlord Type, Study Areas 2011 Source: (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011)

4.6 Rent by Landlord Type Rental payment data for Biloela SA2 highlights the very large proportion of properties that are rented for between $0 and $149 per week. Of these properties, the large majority are rented through state or territory housing authorities or other landlord types. This may be an indication of rental properties being rented from resource companies, potentially at subsidised rates. This is evident in the fact that properties managed through a real estate agent have higher weekly rental costs.

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Figure 9 Biloela SA2 Rent by Landlord Type Source: (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011)

4.7 Mortgage Repayments In 2011 there were 633 houses in the Biloela SA2 area that are financed through a mortgage. Of these houses, 48% are financed by mortgage repayments of between $1,400 and $2,399 per month. The other financed dwellings in the Biloela SA2 include four ‘semi-detached, row or terrace house’ and four ‘flat, unit or apartment’ type properties. All of the ‘flat, unit or apartment’ had mortgage repayment costs of between $2,400 and $2,999 per month. Similarly, all of the ‘semi-detached, row or terrace house’ had mortgage costs of between $1,400 and $1,799 per month.

Mortgage repayment data for Biloela SA2 is similar to the data for Banana LGA. The mortgage repayment trends show that in Biloela SA2, there are a slightly higher proportion of dwellings that have higher mortgage repayments when compared to those mortgage repayments made in Banana LGA.

According to 2011 ABS Census data, the median mortgage repayment for Biloela SA2 was $1,733 per month. This can be compared to $1,625 per month for median mortgage repayments in Banana LGA.

The mortgage repayment breakdown for Biloela SA2 is included in Figure 10 below.

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Figure 10 Monthly Mortgage Repayments (Houses), Biloela SA2, 2011 Source: (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011)

4.8 Housing Availability Overall, it appears that Biloela is not as affected by housing availability constraints when compared to other resource towns in Central Queensland. This is indicated by the available houses for purchase and those on the rental market.

4.8.1 Private Ownership

Overall, it appears that Biloela is not as affected by housing availability constraints when compared to other resource towns in Central Queensland. This is indicated by the available houses for purchase and those on the rental market.

On the 21st June 2013, there were 88 houses advertised for sale in Biloela. In addition to these dwellings, there were 20 land allotments advertised for sale.

Figure 11 below shows the change in the median house price in Biloela and Banana Shire between 1998 and 2012. Between 2003 and 2008, both areas saw significantly higher percentage increases in dwelling prices than the Queensland average, albeit from a very low base, which resulted in some reduction in housing affordability in the region (DoC, 2011). However, since this time dwelling prices have been stable with the annual median house sale price to March 2013 being $285,000 for Biloela and $272,000 for Banana Shire.

Sales of units are very small in the Biloela housing market, with an average of 6 sold per year in the past 10 years.

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Figure 11 Sales prices, Biloela (suburb) and Banana Shire, 1994 - 2013 Source: (Property Data Solutions Pty Ltd, 2012)

On the 21st June 2013, there were 18 available properties advertised within the rental market in Biloela (REA Group, 2012). Data from the RTA on the median rent in Biloela (postcode 4715) shows that the median rent for three bedroom houses in the town has increased $50/week between 2010 and 2012 (RTA, 2012).

4.8.2 Rental Market

On the 21st June 2013, there were 18 available properties advertised within the rental market in Biloela (REA Group, 2012).

Data from the RTA shows the median rent and bonds lodged per year. The below data is for the postcode 4715, which includes Biloela. According to RTA data, the median rent for a 3 bedroom house has increased $50/week in three years. Table 9 Housing Affordability (Rental) Indicators, Study Areas 2011

Sep-10 Sep-11 Sep-12

3 Bedroom House Median Rent $300 $320 $350

Bonds Lodged 29 42 29

2 Bedroom Unit Median Rent $220 $220 N/A

Bonds Lodged 13 16 4 Source: (Residential Tenancies Authority)

4.9 Housing Affordability Housing affordability is inherently linked to the incomes of residents within a region. To best understand housing affordability in the study area, consideration must be given to the relationship between income and housing and living costs.

4.9.1 Income

In 2011, Biloela SA2 had a median household income of $1,608 per week and a median personal income of $707 per week. Biloela SA2 has both a higher median household and personal income in comparison to the Banana LGA and Queensland. The Banana LGA and Queensland as a whole have both experienced increases in median

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household income and median personal income between 2006 and 2011. However these increases must be analysed with caution as median income estimates between 2006 and 2011 do not account for inflation. Table 10 Median Income, Study Areas 2006 and 2011

$ per week Biloela SA2 Banana LGA Queensland

2006 2011 2006 2011 2006 2011

Median Household Income - 1,608 1,143 1,392 1,033 1,235

Median Personal Income - 707 528 630 476 587 Source: (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011)

4.9.2 Private Ownership Affordability

Affordable housing stock relates to properties that have mortgage repayments or are rented at a weekly rate less than 30% of the household’s total weekly income.

The proportion of households in Biloela SA2 that owned or were purchasing a house at the time of the 2011 Census, that pay less than 30% of the household income on the monthly housing loan repayments, is higher than both Banana LGA and Queensland. This is an indication that owning a house in the Biloela SA2 is more affordable when compared to the other regions. This data is included in Table 11. Table 11 Housing Affordability (Mortgage) Indicators, Study Areas 2011


Households where mortgage payments are less than 30% of household income 95.6% 95.5% 90.3%

Households where mortgage payments are 30%, or greater, of household income 4.4% 4.5% 9.7%

Source: (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011)

4.9.3 Rental Affordability

In contrast to the affordability of mortgage repayments, rental payments in Biloela SA2 are less affordable than Banana LGA, but more affordable than Queensland. In Biloela SA2, 94.5% of households pay less than 30% of their household income on rental payments. In comparison, 95.8% of households in Banana LGA households pay less than 30% of their household income on rental payments. This is an indication that rental prices in Biloela SA2 are less affordable compared to the wider region. Both areas however are more affordable with respect to rental payments compared to Queensland. This data is outlined in Table 12. Table 12 Housing Affordability (Rental) Indicators, Study Areas 2011


Households where rent payments are less than 30% of household income 94.5% 95.8% 88.1% Households where rent payments are 30%, or greater, of household income 5.5% 4.2% 11.9%

Source: (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011)

4.9.4 Social Housing

Currently there are 189 government managed social housing premises and 13 non-government managed (202 in total) social housing premises in Biloela (Department of Communities, 2012). This is less than in 2008 when there were 211 available houses in the area (Department of Communities, 2008).



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4.10 Short term accommodation There are approximately 25 short-term accommodation establishments within an approximate one hour drive of the Project, including 15 in Biloela and surrounds. These include five caravan parks/tourist parks and 10 hotels/motels. Table 13 Short Term Accommodation providers for non-resident workers, Biloela and Surrounds

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Source: (Accommodation Guide, 2012)

Anecdotal evidence suggests that the hotels in Biloela cater for corporate and contractor demand, while the pubs and the large caravan parks mostly cater just for contractors. The caravan parks also have some permanent residents. The smaller caravan parks have a range of occupants including contractors, local permanent residents and some tourists.

Discussions with some short term accommodation provides in towns suggests tourists are often unable to find accommodation, with one large caravan park indicating they turned an average of 10 vans/day away early in the 2012 season.

This is supported by evidence collected by the Government Statistician in June 2012, shown in Table 14 which shows that demand for hotel/motel accommodation is quite high in Banana Shire. In June 2012 only 4% of hotel/motel rooms in the region were vacant and available to prospective occupants. This data is based on a typical week-night, when establishments were at their busiest. On an average night, only 15 rooms are vacant and available. Of the occupied hotel and motel rooms, 60% were occupied by NRWs. This strong demand from resource industry workers means that many hotels/motels in the Bowen Basin have limited capacity to provide accommodation for tourists or other visitors. This high use of hotels and motels by NRWs could lead to accommodation pressures across the region, including Biloela, should there be a marked increase in population and/or non-resident workforce related to the resource industry. Table 14 Short Term accommodation vacancy rates, 2011 - 2012

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Banana LGA 2012 255 15 155 425 4% 4%

Bowen Basin 2012 2,035 290 1,480 3,810 3% 8%

(a) Refers to rooms that were not occupied by non-resident workers on-shift or other guests, and were vacant and available on the night of the survey.

(b) Includes rooms occupied by visitors other than non-resident workers or otherwise unavailable to prospective guests. Unavailable rooms could include rooms held under permanent booking arrangements, but not actually occupied on the night of the survey.



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5.0 Labour Force and Industry This section provides an overview of the economic indicators relevant to the social impact assessment, such as an overview of the labour force and the breakdown of the employment by occupation and industry. Further data on the economy of the study area can be found in the Economics Baseline Report (AECOM, 2013).

5.1 Labour Force According to the data, unemployment in Banana LGA is below the Queensland average at 5.2% in June 2012. None the less, unemployment has increased marginally (0.1%) since June 2011. Table 15 Unemployment Rate and Labour Force, June 2011 & June 2012

Unemployment Rate (%) Labour Force

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Banana Shire 5.1 5.2 9,456

Queensland 5.5 5.5 2,479,600

Source: (DEEWR, 2012)

5.2 Labour Force by Occupation At the time of the 2011 ABS Census, the most common occupations held by residents of Biloela SA2 were technicians and trade workers which accounted for 20.6% of the total labour force (Banana LGA, 16.5%). The next most common occupation in Biloela SA2 was labourers which accounted for 18.7% of the labour force (Banana LGA, 15%). Managers were the most common occupation in Banana LGA (19.8%) and professionals were the most common in Queensland (18.9%). The labour force breakdown by occupation is depicted in Figure 12 below.

Figure 12 Labour Force by Occupation, Study Areas 2011 Source: (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011)

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5.3 Labour Force by Industry of Employment The industry of employment data for the study area highlights specific differences between each of the regions. Mining is a very strong sector of employment for both Biloela SA2 (16.5%) and Banana LGA (16.6%) whereas it accounts for only 2.6% of the total employment across Queensland. This highlights the importance of mining and the resource sector as the primary employer in the region. Manufacturing accounts for 14.3% of total employment in Biloela SA2 which may indicate the presence of downstream industries to support the mining sector. Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the primary industry of employment in Banana LGA which accounts for 18% of total employment. A breakdown of all industries of employment, as classified within the 2011 ABS Census, is provided in Figure 13 below.

Figure 13 Industry of Employment, Study Areas 2011 Source: (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2011)

There have been notable changes in the key industries of employment in Banana LGA between 2006 and 2011. There were noticeable declines in the proportion of people employed in mining, agriculture, forestry and fishing, manufacturing and construction. Sizeable increases in the proportion of employment in education and training, accommodation and food services and health care and social assistance industries were recorded for this region between 2006 and 2011.

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6.0 Policy and Planning Context The Study Area is located within a region of Queensland that is currently undergoing significant change with many major resource industry projects being developed in the region in the short, medium and long-term. A key part of identifying the context in which these projects will take place is the planning and policy framework for the region. These plans and policies articulate a vision and direction for the areas to which they apply.

This section provides a summary of the key plans and policies that have been considered as part of this study. Importantly, these plans have been developed with input from the local community, particularly the regional council community plans, and as such they provide a reflection of local community values and aspirations.

6.1 Queensland Government Policies and Plans 6.1.1 Major resource projects housing policy, 2011

The Queensland Coordinator-General released the Major Resource Projects Housing Policy (MRPHP) in August 2011 as a policy foundation for better planning for housing in resource communities through encouraging governments, industry and community to work in partnership on housing issues.

The objective of the MRPHP is to make clear government’s expectations of the accommodation and housing issues that project proponents submitting an EIS will need to consider. To achieve this objective, the MRPHP establishes:

- guiding principles on stakeholder engagement for use by proponents in undertaking social impact assessment; and

- principles that the Coordinator-General’s Social Impact Assessment Unit will use to assess accommodation and housing market impacts of resource and resource-related projects that are subject to social impact assessment.

The principles are to be used by government, industry and community each time a resource project is subject to an environmental and social impact assessment. The principles listed below are intended to guide the identification and assessment of accommodation and housing impacts, and the development of mitigation and management strategies:

- growth management and liveable resource communities;

- environmental and social impact assessment;

- stakeholder engagement;

- housing, planning, infrastructure and environmental sustainability;

- project workforce accommodation; and

- project workforce accommodation.

6.1.2 Skills and Workforce Development Investment Plan 2013

The report notes that the mining and resources sector, along with the construction, health care sectors and social assistance sectors currently face significant skills constraints. It also notes that to address the state’s skills needs into the future, Queensland must have a responsive and innovative skilling system, with an overarching workforce planning and development framework, a robust and competitive VET system, and a well-targeted mix of temporary and permanent skilled migration.

The Skills and Workforce Development Investment Plan was launched in 2013 and aligns strongly with the Queensland Government’s commitment to reform and revamp Queensland’s vocational education and training (VET) sector to ensure it is contributing to a strong economy and reducing unemployment.

The 2013 Investment Plan proposes change across four key priority areas to improve the performance and output of Queensland’s skills system:

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- workforce planning and development.

These areas are seen as having the highest priority in Queensland to ensure that there is capacity to meet skills demand in the areas most needed by the economy and key industry sectors.

6.1.3 Bowen, Galilee and Surat Basins Health Services Plan, 2011 – 2012

The Bowen, Galilee and Surat Basins Health Services Plan 2011–2021 (Queensland Health, 2012) examines the impact of projected population growth and demographic changes in the Basins’ region on the health service needs of the community. It looks to describe how Queensland Health services will need to adapt to accommodate those needs over time.

The plan identifies the following key health service needs:

- preventative health and primary health care;

- core hospital services;

- workforce; and

- information, communication and technology.

It highlights that the future service direction of the region is to enhance local service delivery and increase self-sufficiency through the use of a hub and spoke model. It also highlights the need for flexible, integrated service delivery models which can manage the changes in demand.

The identified hub and spoke model is designed to enable the delivery of health services across the healthcare continuum through an integrated service network.

Of relevance to the Study Area, the plan identifies the following hierarchy of service delivery: Rockhampton as a Regional Specialist Centre, Gladstone as a Rural Primary Hub and Biloela as a Rural Secondary Hub.

6.1.4 Central Queensland Regional Plan, 2012

The Central Queensland region includes the five LGAs of Banana Shire, Central Highlands Regional Council (RC), Gladstone RC, Rockhampton RC and Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council. The region was formally designated in June 2012 and a draft version of a regional plan is currently being prepared (due for release June 2013) (DSDIP, 2012). The new statutory regional plan is necessary to provide a holistic approach to planning, infrastructure and service delivery consistent with state policy. The regional plan development process includes local government, communities, state agencies and industry. The drafted plan will guide State and local governments in the formulation of policies and planning documents.

Prior to the release of the draft regional plan, a vision document has been prepared which outlines the outcomes sought for the region. These are set out below.

- Liveability – support economic prosperity, social development and infrastructure investment, and ensure a balance between environmental sustainability, the growth of industries and the provision of vital infrastructure.

- Economic development – enable the region to achieve its economic potential, and support long-term productive growth in Central Queensland.

- Agriculture – support a highly productive and successful agricultural sector that will thrive for the long term and help double food production in Queensland by 2040.

- Resources – support a strong resource sector helping to drive the state’s economic growth and security, and balance resource and energy industry development with agricultural, community and industry needs.

- Tourism – recognise and support the importance of tourism to the state’s economy and the fundamental role it plays in providing regional services and jobs.

- Infrastructure – support ef cient infrastructure networks and strategic investment decisions to support and facilitate growth in the Central Queensland region.

- Natural environment – contribute to the protection of Queensland’s outstanding natural heritage for all Queenslanders to enjoy into the future.

- Flooding – recognise the government’s response to the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry Final Report.



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6.2 Banana Shire Community Plan (2011 - 2021) The Banana Shire Community Plan provides a clear appreciation of the needs and priorities of its residents, to provide a framework for future development and growth, and to comply with its statutory obligations (Banana Shire Council, 2011). The Community Plan creates a vision for the community. The community plan provides a vision for each town and sets out clear rationales and tasks under the key headings of: Amenity, Social, Environment, Economic and Infrastructure.

Under the theme Economic, the Community Plan sets out priorities for working with the Resource Industry. Key themes under this heading are:

- Sustainable Growth;

- Industry contribution to infrastructure; and

- Industry commitment to communities.

The following are identified as they key activities/tasks:

- Work with industry to encourage them to use local suppliers;

- Encourage businesses to be registered on ICN;

- Work with industry to encourage workers to reside within the shire;

- Encourage industries to invest in local communities with a long term sustainable outlook; and

- Ensure resource industries contribute to the infrastructure that they use.

Any future resource industry developments in the region should remain cognisant of this during the Project development and implementation.



Appendix A

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Appendix A Social Infrastructure and Services List This list is sources form the Biloela Place Based Plan 2011-2021 which is a document published by Banana Shire Council in 2011.

Government Services

- Banana Shire Council

- Banana Shire Council Library

- Biloela Fire Brigade

- Biloela Post Shop

- Centrelink

- Community Resource Centre

- Dakenbah Rural Fire Brigade

- Legal Aid Queensland

- Orange Creek Rural Fire Brigade

- Police Service

- Prospect Creek Rural Fire Brigade

- Queensland Ambulance Service

- SES - Biloela Branch

- The Government Agency (QGAP)

- Valentine Plains Rural Fire Brigade

- Veteran's Welfare Service

Education

- Biloela Community Kindergarten Association Inc.

- Biloela Reading & Writing for Adults

- Biloela Special Education Unit

- Biloela State High School

- Biloela State High School P & C Association

- Biloela State Primary School

- Biloela State Primary School P & C Association

- C & K Coo-Inda Community Kindergarten

- Callide-Dawson TAFE Campus

- Mount Murchison State Primary School

- Mt Murchison State Primary School P & C Assoc. Inc.

- Prospect Creek State Primary School

- Redeemer Lutheran Primary School

- Redeemer Lutheran Primary School PFA

- St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School

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Community Health and Welfare

- Alzheimer's Australia (Qld) Inc.

- Anglicare Central Queensland - Biloela

- Australian Breastfeeding Association - Biloela Group

- Banana Health Service - District Office

- Banana Shire Support Centre

- Biloela & District Meals on Wheels Association Inc.

- Biloela Community Child Care Centre Inc.

- Biloela Dental Clinic (Hospital)

- Biloela School Dental Clinic

- Biloela Hospital

- Biloela Hospital Auxiliary

- Biloela Medical Centre

- Biloela Vet Clinic

- Blue Care Callide Valley

- Community Health – Child Health Services

- Community Health – Nursing

- Community Indigenous Health

- Community Health - Occupational Therapy

- Community School Based Youth Health Nursing

- Community Health – Social Worker

- Community Health – Speech Pathology

- Community Health – Visiting Services

- Central Queensland Rural Division of General Practice

- Community Employment Options Inc.

- David Cox Dental

- Gladstone Child Safety Service Centre - Department of Communities - Child Safety

- Endeavour Respite Centre

- Gladstone District Youth Achievement Plan

- Griffith Oxley Clinic

- Home and Community Care (HACC)

- Wahroonga Retirement Village

- Community Resource Centre

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- Banana Shire Historical Society Inc.

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- Biloela Embroidery Group

- Biloela Garden Lovers

- Biloela Girl Guides & Brownie Support Group Inc.

- Biloela Horticultural Society

- Biloela Playgroup

- Biloela Scout Group

- Biloela Snappers

- Callide Dawson Machinery Preservation Club Inc.

- Callide Dawson Poultry Club

- Callide Dawson Woodworkers Club Inc.

- Callide Valley Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc.

- Callide Valley Doll Collectors

- Callide Valley Rock & Gem Club Inc.

- Central Queensland Goat Breeders

- Cocos Playgroup

- Country Valley Toastmasters

- Flying Arts

- Philippine/Thai Association Meet

Arts Services

- Banana Shire Art Gallery Association Inc.

- Banana Shire Community Arts Association Inc.

- Biloela & Area Handicraft Cultural Group

- Biloela & District Band Inc.

- Biloela Arts Council Inc.

- Biloela Eisteddfod Society Inc.

- Biloela Patchwork Club Inc.

- Biloela Potters

- Regional Arts Development Fund

Sport and Recreation

- Biloela Hack & Pony Club Inc.

- Biloela Rifle Club

- Biloela Shotokan Karate Club

- Callide Valley Auto Club Inc.

- Callide Valley Tuesday Ladies Tennis

- Biloela Amateur Swimming Club

- Football Biloela & District Inc.

- Biloela Bowls Club Inc.

- Biloela Dirt Riders Inc.



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- Biloela Golf Club Inc.

- Biloela Indoor Bowls Club

- Biloela Junior Cricket Association Inc.

- Biloela Little Athletics Centre Inc. & Biloela Athletic Club

- Biloela Netball Association Inc.

- Biloela Panthers Rugby League Football Club Inc.

- Biloela Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC)

- Biloela Rugby Union Club Inc.

- Biloela Valleys Football Club Inc.

- Callide Dawson Cricket Association

- Callide Dawson Flying Group Inc.

- Callide Dawson Pistol Club Inc.

- Callide United Football Club Inc.

- Callide Valley District Darts Association Inc.

- Callide Valley Hack & Pony Club Inc.

- Callide Valley Indoor Bowls Association Inc.

- Callide Valley Junior Rugby League

- Callide Valley Tennis Association Inc.

- Callide Valley Touch Association Inc

- Callide Dawson Clay Target Club Inc.

- Callide Valley Native Fish Stocking Association Inc.

- Biloela Aquatic Centre

- Magavalis Sports Club Inc.

- Sakura Ryu Jujitsu – Biloela Branch

- St Joseph's Indoor Bowls Club

- South Pacific Taewon-Do

- Sporting Shooters Association of Australia

- Twin Valleys Motorcycle Club Inc.

- Valleys Soccer Club Inc

Service Groups

- Apex Club of Biloela Inc.

- Association of Civilian Widows Queensland Branch Inc - Biloela

- Biloela Promotion Bureau Inc./Biloela Information Centre

- Endeavour - Biloela Branch

- Enterprise Biloela Association Inc.

- Grevillea Masonic Lodge

- The Lions Club Of Callide Valley

- Biloela Probus Inc.



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- Cancer Council Queensland

- Queensland Country Women's Association – Biloela

- Queensland Heritage Park

- Rotary Club of Biloela Inc.

- RSL of Australia Biloela Sub Branch

- Rural Hinterland Visitor Information Centre

- Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Committee - Biloela

- St. Vincent de Paul Centre

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