Capricorn Coast - Facilities and Infrastructure

Facilities and Infrastructure

One marked distinction from other regions along the tropical Queensland coast is that the Capricorn Coast community is more focused on quality of lifestyle rather than tourism.

The impact of mining aside, the economy and industry of the Capricorn Coast is diverse, ranging from crops, fishing, and grazing to manufacturing and resources.

Notably, on the northern fringe of the Capricorn Coast, 454,000 hectares at Shoalwater Bay is managed and utilised by the Australian Army for military training. The Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area (SBMTA) frequently sees deployments of in excess of 30,000 troops, plus annual training exercises with the Singapore Armed Forces and bi-annual Talisman Sabre exercises with the US Military.

In addition, many of the islands along the coast are used for scientific research in marine biology as well as environmental studies. These fields of research bring people from all around the world. This is most evident in Yeppoon which has a diverse retail and services sector for a town of its size.