As the population grows across the Surat Basin there is a growing change in the demographics and we see a greater diversity in the cultures represented here. Many of the communities hold a multicultural festival/event to celebrate that diversity.
Demographics
- Young people
Opportunities abound for young people in a raft of careers with the Surat Basin having below the State average unemployment levels. - Families
The Surat Basin is family friendly with great opportunities for work and raising a family in a safe environment is considered very important. In most towns it is “five minutes to anywhere” so much of city travel time is eliminated. - Professionals/tradespeople
Opportunities for professional people are readily available throughout the Surat Basin. No matter the level of your professional development of the stage of your career, the Region is waiting to welcome your contribution and skills. - Seniors
Seniors tend to lead busy, fulfilling lives in the Surat Basin. Many continue to work as well as enjoy the benefits of a relaxed way of life, together with the support of well-resourced communities. - Overseas migrants
The Surat Basin is a welcoming place for people migrating from overseas. While the process of international migration can be daunting, the people of the Region and the structures in place will help in making the process as straight-forward as possible. - Returning locals
Many teenagers and others leave their home town to study or to travel and explore the world. After a while quite a few get the urge to return to their hometown and the Surat Basin is seeing an upsurge in this trend as more young people return home to set up their own businesses.
Diversity
The growing diversity of the Surat Basin has led to communities holding their own Multicultural Festivals. Some of these include:
- Toowoomba Language and Culture Festival
- Dalby’s Delicious & Delightful
- Chinchilla’s One Long Table
- Tara’s Festival of Culture and Camel Races
Community groups
From Hobbies to Health, Education to Environment, the Surat Basin communities provide an extensive range of community services and facilities to improve and enrich our lifestyle.
- Welcoming Community Groups
Communities such as Dalby have developed Welcoming Community Groups to ensure new and existing residents are linked and made to feel part of the community. - Service Clubs
Across the Surat Basin the major Service Clubs of Rotary, Lions, Apex and Zonta are represented focusing on community service.
To find a community group in your area use the Find a club/group provided by the Toowoomba Regional Council.
