The Queensland Resources Council’s (QRC) 16th annual Economic Contribution Report is a comprehensive study that measures the significant value of the resources sector to Queensland’s economy.
Mining and resources remain the powerhouse of Queensland’s economy, driving growth and supporting thriving regional communities. In 2024–25, the sector contributed $115.2 billion to Queensland’s economy — a testament to the strength of the industry and the vital role of Qld regions.
The Qld resources sector is a significant contributor to our regional economy, responsible for $404 Million in wages in Rockhampton and $304 Million in wages in Livingstone:
Key highlights from the 2024-25 Economic Contribution report:
- Economic contribution: Mining and resources are the powerhouse of Queensland’s economy, driving growth and contributing $115.2 billion to the state’s economy in 2024–25.
- Job creation: The sector directly employed 71,362 workers, a 14% increase on the previous financial year. Overall, the sector supported 549,519 direct and indirect jobs, and supported 18.7% of the state’s workforce, which means one in every five jobs in Queensland is linked to the resources industry.
- Regional impact: Brisbane is once again Queensland’s largest mining town, supporting $57 billion (or one in every five dollars) to the Greater Brisbane area.
- Community support: 17,600 businesses across Queensland shared in a total resources spend of $35.8 billion on local goods and services, a 3% increase, and support for more than 1,733 community organisations spanning health, education, environment and the arts.
- Royalties and returns for Queenslanders: The sector paid $7.9 billion in royalties, that supported critical infrastructure and services such as roads, education, health, and law and order in all regions of the state.
- Contributions by commodity: In terms of sectoral contribution, coal accounted for 66% of the total contribution, followed by oil and gas at 18.8%, and metals at 11.8%. The remaining 3.4% comes from other commodities and electricity generation.
All of this has been achieved from 0.1 per cent of Queensland’s land – which is captured in a new campaign “A Little Bit of Queensland”.
View the campaign website here.
A strong resources sector means strong regional communities.
