Burrum Town
QLD 4659 • Queensland
About Burrum Town
Burrum Town is a small historic locality situated on the Burrum River in Queensland's Wide Bay region, approximately 15 kilometres north-east of Maryborough and part of the Fraser Coast Regional Council area. The locality recorded a population of 197 at the 2021 Census and covers just 1.37 square kilometres. Once a thriving coal-shipping port in the late 19th century, Burrum Town carries a quiet, heritage-tinged character with remnant historical infrastructure and a strong sense of its pioneering past.
Today Burrum Town is a sleepy riverside community popular with anglers, retirees and those seeking affordable acreage within easy reach of Maryborough's services and Hervey Bay's beaches. The Burrum River provides excellent fishing opportunities including flathead, bream and whiting, and the area is close to the Burrum Coast National Park. Residents travel to Howard or Maryborough for shopping, schooling and medical services, and the locality retains a laid-back coastal hinterland character.
Burrum Town falls under postcode 4659 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Maryborough electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
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Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ This is a regional locality; most residents are not CBD commuters. Hervey Bay and Maryborough are the main service centres.
Small rural locality; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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108 William Street
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