Bowen Basin: Australia’s Coal Powerhouse and FIFO Hub
With a workforce that includes thousands of non-residential employees, the Bowen Basin region demonstrates the county's reliance on mobile workforces.
By the numbers:
- Over 40,000 people employed in the resource sector
- Approximately 70% of those work directly in coal mining
- More than half of the workforce commutes from outside the region (FIFO/DIDO)
- 100,120 full-time equivalent residents (2022), with 79,580 permanent residents
LodgeLink complements these efforts by simplifying crew accomodations—making it easier to support FIFO and DIDO operations with confidence.
Mount Isa: A Century of Mining and FIFO Growth
Mount Isa, in north-west Queensland, has long been a cornerstone of Australia’s mining industry and continues to play a vital role in both domestic infrastructure and international trade. Resource operations here rely heavily on a workforce that rotates in and out of the region—underscoring the importance of well-managed crew accommodations.
Key stats (as of June 2023):
- Over 4,500 people employed in the local resource sector
- More than half of the region’s workforce supports mining operations
- 34% of workers are based outside the region
LodgeLink helps simplify lodging for FIFO and DIDO crews—supporting mobile workforces with flexible, remote-ready accommodation options and tools to coordinate crew stays efficiently.
Major infrastructure projects like Snowy 2.0 in New South Wales are also reshaping Australia’s energy future.
This $12 billion pumped hydro initiative is expected to create 4,000 jobs over its lifespan—many filled by FIFO workers. With more than 2,400 already on site, the project highlights the critical role mobile workforces play in building the next generation of energy infrastructure.
As the country accelerates investment in large-scale renewables—including the Australian Renewable Energy Hub and the Western Green Energy Hub—the demand for reliable workforce travel will only grow.
These projects span remote regions, require highly skilled crews, and rely heavily on well-coordinated accommodation logistics.
LodgeLink: Supporting Australia's Mobile Workforce
Australia’s resource economy runs on the strength of its people—and many of those people work hundreds or thousands of kilometres from home. As industries like mining, gas, and renewables continue to expand into remote regions, the need for scalable, reliable accommodation solutions will only increase.
With LodgeLink, your team can:
- Book and manage crew stays near remote worksites
- Access properties suited for rotating schedules and group needs
- Streamline invoicing and reporting across multiple teams and regions
- Reduce the complexity of workforce accommodation logistics
