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21.13 Enhancing Lifestyle Qualities of Townships Overview The townships of Carisbrook, Dunolly, Talbot, Bealiba, Majorca, Timor/Bowenvale and Moliagul all possess an “urban village” and distinctive heritage character. Strong local community networks and quality of lifestyle are important attributes. The townships have a generous supply of open spaces, parks and facilities and are located within easy access of the regional centre of Maryborough. Rural residential areas are located at the edge of the townships. Major industries are limited in the townships although a chaff and feed enterprise and a large quarry operation are located in and around Carisbrook. Major grain silos are located at Dunolly. Council is proposing to establish a new industrial/business estate at the ex-Carisbrook Depot site, adjoining the Tullaroop Leisure Centre. Broadway Dunolly (Main Road) is one of the most historically intact commercial precincts in Victoria. The future of the Shire’s towns is uncertain due to the difficulty in sustaining current population and service levels. However the positive influences of lifestyle choice, good retirement environments and tourism will help these communities to maintain population levels. Rural living and rural residential development is located at the edge of or at peripheral locations around Dunolly, Carisbrook, Alma, Daisy Hill, Havelock, Majorca, Timor and Bealiba. Issues Carisbrook has experienced population increase due to its proximity to Maryborough. Dunolly has experienced population stability and population decline has occurred in other towns. Dunolly has a very high proportion of the population in the 60 plus years age group. Housing types therefore need to cater for accommodation needs of the aged population. Dunolly has a very high proportion of one and two person households. Housing mix needs to respond to this housing issue. Carisbrook’s age structure indicates higher proportions of families and family households. Roles of the