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The Caves Facts
| Area | 5.6 km² |
| Population | 311 |
| Male Population | 165 (53.1%) |
| Female Population | 146 (46.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +19.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -1.3% |
| Median Age | 38.1 years (Male: 37.3, Female: 39.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $41,181 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -23.18333, 150.46667 |
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The Caves Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 260 | 344 | 315 | 381 | 311 | 321 | 325 |
| Population Density | 46.7 / km² | 61.8 / km² | 56.6 / km² | 68.5 / km² | 55.9 / km² | 57.7 / km² | 58.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridThe Caves Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 1.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Caves | +19.6% | -9.6% | -1.3% |
| Queensland | — | — | — |
| Australia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
The Caves Median Age
Median Age: 38.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Caves | 38.1 yrs | 39.1 yrs | 37.3 yrs |
| Queensland | 36.8 yrs | 37.5 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
| Australia | 37.7 yrs | 38.6 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
The Caves Population Density
Population Density: 55.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Caves | 311 | 5.6 km² | 55.9 / km² |
| Queensland | 4.8 million | 1,730,083.5 km² | 2.7 / km² |
| Australia | 23.8 million | 7,690,961.5 km² | 3.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
The Caves Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
The Caves Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $29,086 | $26,620 | $35,655 | $41,886 | $34,776 | $39,581 | $40,170 | $41,181 |
| Total GDP | $2.5M | $2.4M | $3.6M | $4.4M | $3.9M | $4.7M | $5.5M | $5.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
The Caves CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Caves | 5,665 tn | 18.22 tn | 1,018.4 tons/km² |
| Queensland | 83,884,578 tn | 17.64 tn | 48.5 tons/km² |
| Australia | 401,155,564 tn | 16.88 tn | 52.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
The Caves CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,665 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.22 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,018.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
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