Central Highlands, Queensland

DRIVING GROWTH AND EMPOWERING BUSINESS

Building Foundations

Strategy in Action

New homes, unlocked land and a talent attraction campaign are among the goals kicked so far by a major liveability project for the Central Highlands.

CHDC has released a progress report for the Workforce Development and Accommodation Strategy (WDAS).

The report shows significant strides in several of the WDAS’ focus areas, particularly housing.

A shining example is a modular display home and its transition to health staff accommodation, which was marked with a ribbon cutting celebration.

Projects, tools and events

Our region's key industries

Agribusiness
Resources
Business
Visitor Economy

About Us

Central Highlands Development Corporation (CHDC) is the lead economic and tourism development agency for the Central Highlands in Queensland, Australia.

We’re a not-for-profit organisation that advocates for a sustainable region and economic growth by:

  • Enhancing our workforce
  • Promoting our region
  • Supporting our businesses

Spanning almost 60,000km2, the Central Highlands is situated at the heart of Australia’s thriving resource and agricultural sectors.

Upcoming Events

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EMERALD BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT – OCTOBER

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OPTIMISE ALL OF YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS – WEBINAR

This free event is presented by Regional Business HQ as part of the Digital Solutions Program.

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EXPLORING FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM ADVERTISING – WEBINAR

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OUR REGION IN NUMBERS

29,336
Population
$14.58B
GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT
3,520
BUSINESSES
$420,000
MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE – EMERALD
Tourism in Action

Visitor Economy Action Plan

A clear path for tourism growth in the region has been set out in CHDC’s new Central Highlands Visitor Economy Action Plan 2025-2028.

The plan focuses on five key areas, including driving a year-round industry, developing experiences that inspire visitors to Explore More, and cultivating a culture of collaboration.

Collaboration is what makes CHDC’s projects and events possible. We thank our Partners for their generous support!