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Population estimates at 30 June 2025, as published in the regional data report. Figures are provisional.
Source: ABS, Regional population, various editions
Regional statistics
Find the information that matters to you. Browse a topic or search the report, then open a table to compare our region with Queensland. Reporting periods vary; each table retains its own dates, units and sources.
4 tables have new or updated information. Labels show changes since the previous published report, including figures, reporting periods and source notes.
1 of 51 tables · Environment
Environment · Table 51Protected areas - parks, forests and reserves
| National Park(a) | State Forest | Timber Reserve | Forest Reserve | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — area (km2) — | |||||
| RDAIWM region | 1,257.1 | 627.6 | 0.0 | 55.4 | 1,940.1 |
| Ipswich (C) | 4.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| Lockyer Valley (R) | 301.9 | 4.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 306.1 |
| Scenic Rim (R) | 498.9 | 5.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 504.5 |
| Somerset (R) | 451.6 | 617.8 | 0.0 | 55.4 | 1,124.8 |
| Queensland | 98,432.8 | 31,018.9 | 662.6 | 501.0 | 130,615.4 |
(a) Includes Conservation Parks, Resources Reserves and National Parks Cape York Aboriginal land (where applicable).
Source: Queensland Department of Environment and Science