Happiness Survey

Happiness levels in the Mackay Whitsunday Isaac region are higher than those recorded for the State according to a Happiness Survey initiated by the Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC).

The survey was conducted as a follow up to a national survey conducted by Brisbane based company, Mind Gardener(R).

The results of the national survey found that Queensland was the third happiest state in Australia. Western Australia was the happiest state with 60% of people describing themselves as generally happy people, followed by New South Wales (54%). 

Nearly 55% of Mackay residents reported they were generally happy, a result above the Queensland statistic of 49%.

To read more about the results please click here 

Business Confidence Survey

Mackay Whitsunday Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) in conjunction with Enterprise Whitsunday and Local State Government Agencies undertook a survey to get a snapshot of the region, to see how businesses are feeling in the current economic conditions, and their predictions for the year ahead. Results have been used to inform the Federal Government about the effect of the Global Financial Crisis on the region.

The first survey was conducted in January 2009 with follow ups in April, September and December 2009. Results are available for download below.

• January 2009 - Initial survey
• April 2009 - Follow up
• September 2009 - Follow up
• December 2009 - Follow up

Resident Confidence Survey

Mackay Whitsunday Regional Economic Development Corporation (REDC) in conjunction with Enterprise Whitsunday and Local State Government Agencies undertake regular surveys to monitor how local residents are feeling about current economic conditions.

The first survey was conducted in February 2009 with follow ups in August 2009 and February 2010. Results are available for download below.

• February 2009 - Initial survey
• August 2009 - Follow up
• February 2010 - Follow up