The Summit Facts
| Area | 15.8 km² |
| Population | 555 |
| Male Population | 279 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 276 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +77.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +32.8% |
| Median Age | 46.2 years (Male: 46.9, Female: 45.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -28.58051, 151.95328 |
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The Summit Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 312 | 391 | 418 | 512 | 555 |
| Population Density | 19.7 / km² | 24.7 / km² | 26.4 / km² | 32.4 / km² | 35.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
The Summit Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 22.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summit | +64.1% | +30.9% | +22.5% |
| Queensland | +72.7% | +40.3% | +25.5% |
| Australia | +72.6% | +40.3% | +25.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
The Summit Median Age
Median Age: 46.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summit | 46.2 yrs | 45.2 yrs | 46.9 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 Summit Population Density
Population Density: 35.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summit | 555 | 15.8 km² | 35.1 / 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 Summit Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 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 Summit CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summit | 9,503 tn | 17.12 tn | 601 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 Summit CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 9,503 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.12 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 601 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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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