Moving to Urraween QLD 4655
What the official numbers say about living in Urraween — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $380 a week, against a median household income of $1,063 a week.
About 72% of homes are owner-occupied and 21% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Urraween grew 34% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,913 → 7,951 people).
Around 71% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Malayalam, German, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Urraween 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, 1.3 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Hervey Bay Airport, 6.6 km south-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 243 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 10 schools · 6 cafes & restaurants · 7 supermarkets · 9 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Urraween profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Hervey Bay Christian Academy 800 m · St James Lutheran Collage 1.1 km · Hervey Bay State High School 1.9 km · Pialba State School 2 km · Yarrilee State School 2 km · Xavier Catholic College 2.1 km · Kawungan State School 2.7 km · Hervey Bay Special School 2.9 km
Groceries: IGA Fraser Shores 1 km · Fresh & Save 1.3 km · Woolworths 1.3 km · IGA 1.3 km · Aldi 1.5 km · Coles 2.1 km · Woolworths 2.3 km
Parks and reserves: Fairway Drive Reserve 950 m · Margaret Linn Reserve 1.7 km · Sir Bruce Small Park 1.8 km · City Park 2 km · Freedom Park 2.3 km · Community Park 2.4 km · Seafront Oval 2.5 km · Purple Park 2.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Urraween, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Rainbow Lorikeet · Pacific Black Duck · White-faced Heron · Eastern Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Urraween, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urraween here | 7,951 | — | 2/10 | 11% |
| Pialba | 4,151 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Nikenbah | 1,234 | — | 7/10 | 18% |
| Eli Waters | 3,758 | — | 2/10 | 29% |
| Kawungan | 5,460 | — | 2/10 | 16% |
| Scarness | 3,646 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Point Vernon | 5,718 | — | 2/10 | 19% |
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 Urraween profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $380 a week, and about 21% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 34% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,913 people to 7,951. It sits about 243 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: Urraween vs Pialba · Urraween vs Nikenbah.
Nearby guides: Pialba · Nikenbah · Eli Waters · Kawungan · Scarness · Point Vernon.
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