Moving to Urangan QLD 4655
What the official numbers say about living in Urangan — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $335 a week, against a median household income of $984 a week.
About 68% of homes are owner-occupied and 31% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Urangan grew 20% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (9,169 → 10,988 people).
Around 65% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: German, Filipino, Afrikaans.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Urangan scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (85% of workers), while 9% work from home.
Nearest bus interchange: Hervey Bay Airport, 2.9 km south.
Nearest airport: Hervey Bay Airport, 3 km south.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 242 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 8 schools · 17 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 13 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Urangan profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Urangan Point State School 1000 m · Urangan State High School 1.8 km · Sandy Strait State School 1.9 km · Star of the Sea Catholic Sea 2.5 km · Torquay State School 3.3 km · Hervey Bay Special School 4.3 km · Kawungan State School 4.4 km · Fraser Coast Anglican College 4.8 km
Groceries: Woolworths 450 m · Aldi 600 m · Spar 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Jennylee Cose Park 800 m · Judge Mylne Park 850 m · Fishermen's Park 1.1 km · Truro Street Park 1.3 km · Dayman Park 1.5 km · Lions Park 1.6 km · Quota Park 1.6 km · Pier Park 1.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Urangan, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Welcome Swallow · Pacific Black Duck · Silver Gull.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Urangan, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urangan here | 10,988 | — | 2/10 | 24% |
| Torquay | 6,533 | — | 1/10 | 14% |
| Wondunna | 3,315 | — | 6/10 | 33% |
| Scarness | 3,646 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Kawungan | 5,460 | — | 2/10 | 16% |
| Pialba | 4,151 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Booral | 1,636 | — | 2/10 | 47% |
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 Urangan profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $335 a week, and about 31% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 20% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 9,169 people to 10,988. It sits about 242 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: Urangan vs Torquay · Urangan vs Kawungan.
Nearby guides: Torquay · Wondunna · Scarness · Kawungan · Pialba · Booral.
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