Central Highlands, Queensland

DRIVING GROWTH AND EMPOWERING BUSINESS

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2026 BUSINESS SURVEY

The 2026 Central Highlands Business Survey is now open.

Tell us what it’s like doing business in our region and you can enter the draw to win a $250 EFTPOS gift card.

Survey closes Sunday 7 June.

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

CHDC Events Regional Events
09

MAJOR PROJECTS BUSINESS BREAKFAST

Shining a light on the strong pipeline of activity, growth and confidence in our region

Event Details
23

AGTECH26

Event Details
21

ACCESSING GLOBAL TALENT – REGIONAL QUEENSLAND SERIES

Event Details
02

EFFECTIVE CONTRACT DELIVERY – WEBINAR

Event Details
New release!

MAJOR PROJECTS REGISTER

Continued investor interest in the Central Highlands is reflected in a new document that details 48 major developments in play in the region.

The activity, which has a combined value of more than $5 billion, is set out in the Major Projects Register 2026-27.

The Register will be a centrepiece of the Major Projects Business Breakfast on 9 June in Emerald.

OUR REGION IN NUMBERS

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

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