Moving to Eli Waters QLD 4655
What the official numbers say about living in Eli Waters — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $370 a week, against a median household income of $1,038 a week.
About 70% of homes are owner-occupied and 29% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Eli Waters grew 19% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,153 → 3,758 people).
Around 75% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Hindi, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Eli Waters scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (91% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest bus interchange: Central Ave at Stockland Hervey Bay, Urraween, 2.9 km east.
Nearest airport: Hervey Bay Airport, 8.9 km south-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 244 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 8 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 4 supermarkets · 11 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Eli Waters profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Xavier Catholic College 450 m · Yarrilee State School 950 m · St James Lutheran Collage 2 km · Hervey Bay Christian Academy 2.2 km · Pialba State School 2.7 km · Hervey Bay State High School 2.8 km · Kawungan State School 4.8 km · Hervey Bay Special School 4.9 km
Groceries: Woolworths 1.1 km · Friendly Grocer Point Vernon 2.2 km · IGA Fraser Shores 2.3 km · Fresh & Save 3 km
Parks and reserves: Fairway Drive Reserve 1.5 km · Sir Bruce Small Park 1.8 km · Webb Park 2.3 km · Banksia Street Drainage Reserve 2.4 km · Burton Court Park 2.5 km · Wattle Street Drainage Reserve 2.6 km · Purple Park 2.6 km · Ian Drewe Memorial Park 2.7 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Eli Waters, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Pacific Black Duck · Little Black Cormorant · Noisy Miner · Rainbow Bee-eater · Dusky Moorhen.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Eli Waters, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Waters here | 3,758 | — | 2/10 | 29% |
| Urraween | 7,951 | — | 2/10 | 11% |
| Point Vernon | 5,718 | — | 2/10 | 19% |
| Pialba | 4,151 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Dundowran | 1,085 | — | 2/10 | 21% |
| Nikenbah | 1,234 | — | 7/10 | 18% |
| Kawungan | 5,460 | — | 2/10 | 16% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Fraser Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hinkler — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4655 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Eli Waters profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $370 a week, and about 29% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 19% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,153 people to 3,758. It sits about 244 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Fraser Coast council, and the federal seat is Hinkler.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Eli Waters vs Urraween · Eli Waters vs Point Vernon.
Nearby guides: Urraween · Point Vernon · Pialba · Dundowran · Nikenbah · Kawungan.
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