Collinsville

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At A Glance

Collinsville, 87km southwest of Bowen, is a resurging mining town. Glencore, reopening in 2016, employs over 300 people and projects 8 million tonnes of coal production this year. Q Coal’s success further fuels economic growth. With rising coal prices, infrastructure and real estate are booming; houses have increased from $65,000 to $200,000. With over 87% of its nearly 1,300 residents employed, Collinsville’s growth is set to continue.

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Population

Total Population: The total usual resident population for the locality of Collinsville was 3,898 people.

Percentage of Women: 44.4%

Percentage of Men: 55.6%

Average Age

Median Age in the Region: The median age for people in Collinsville was 45 years. This is significantly higher than the Queensland median age of 38, suggesting a large group of long-term residents and retirees alongside the younger working population.

Income (Weekly Household)

$3,000 – $3,499: 9.6%
 
$1,000 – $1,249: 9.6%
 
$1,500 – $1,749: 8.1%

Industry

Coal Mining: 28.2% of employed residents. The single largest employing industry by a significant margin, reflecting the town’s core economic function.

Primary Education: 5.1% of employed residents. Essential government service supporting the community.

Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals): 3.9% of employed residents. Essential health services for the remote regional population.

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