Employment & Commuting
Journey to work
About this topic
Journey to work shows where employed residents of Central Highlands (R) (Qld) travel for work. It helps explain how strongly the area functions as a residential base versus a self-contained employment centre.
These flow patterns can inform transport advocacy, local jobs policy, and investment priorities by showing which external labour markets matter most to residents.
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Key insight
10.3% of employed residents living in Central Highlands (R) (Qld) worked outside Central Highlands (R) (Qld) in 2021. No Fixed Address (Qld) was the largest external destination.
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89.7%
Work locally
12,681 residents
10.3%
Commute out
1,451 residents
Chart view
Where Central Highlands (R) (Qld) residents work
Flow shares show where employed residents work. Total employed residents: 14,132.
Employment self-sufficiency
Share of employed residents who work within the municipality.
Central Highlands (Qld)
89.7%
12,681
No Fixed Address (Qld)
3.5%
497
Isaac
3.3%
461
Rockhampton
0.6%
85
Brisbane
0.5%
67
Banana
0.3%
49
Mackay
0.3%
47
Woorabinda
0.2%
24
Livingstone
0.1%
18
Other LGAs
1.4%
203
Data table
Where Central Highlands (R) (Qld) residents work table
Download the ranked local and external flow counts behind the chart.
| Area | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central Highlands (Qld) | 12,681 | 89.7% |
| No Fixed Address (Qld) | 497 | 3.5% |
| Isaac | 461 | 3.3% |
| Rockhampton | 85 | 0.6% |
| Brisbane | 67 | 0.5% |
| Banana | 49 | 0.3% |
| Mackay | 47 | 0.3% |
| Woorabinda | 24 | 0.2% |
| Livingstone | 18 | 0.1% |
| Other LGAs | 203 | 1.4% |