Kawungan
QLD 4655 • Rest of QLD
About Kawungan
Kawungan is a residential suburb of Hervey Bay in Queensland's Fraser Coast Region, located approximately 3 km south-east of Pialba and 298 km north of Brisbane. Covering 5.7 km², the suburb recorded a population of 5,460 in the 2021 Census with a median age of 50, reflecting Hervey Bay's well-established reputation as a popular retirement destination. The area falls within the Fraser Coast Regional Council local government area.
Kawungan offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with convenient access to the Hervey Bay waterfront, shopping precincts, and services. The suburb is home to Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre, one of the region's major retail hubs, and benefits from proximity to Fraser Island (K'gari) ferry terminals and whale-watching operations. Residents enjoy a tight-knit community atmosphere, with the suburb particularly popular among retirees and families seeking an affordable coastal lifestyle away from major capital cities.
Kawungan falls under postcode 4655 and is governed by Fraser Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hervey Bay electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Fraser Coast Transit Route 1,Route 3 — Hervey Bay CBD / Maryborough ~15 min to Hervey Bay CBD
- Greyhound / NSW TrainLink coach — Brisbane ~4 hr to Brisbane
Commute to Brisbane
🛣️ Hervey Bay does not have a passenger rail station. The nearest station is Maryborough West, served by Queensland Rail's Cairns Tilt Train and Spirit of Queensland.
Kawungan has good access to Stockland Hervey Bay shopping centre and local services. Most errands can be done on foot or by bicycle within the suburb, though a car is needed for wider connections.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Wide Bay Drive
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Lot 2 Doolong South Road
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15 Scrub Hill Road
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23 Frangipanni Avenue
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Grevillea Street
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72 Nikenbah/Dundowran Road
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Beach Road
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Alice Street
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Hughes Road
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Tavistock Street
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Robert Street
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Miller Street
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Robert Street
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138 Pantlins Lane
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171 Pantlins Lane
Housing 2021 Census
42 state housing + 15 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 249
- 2. New Zealand 192
- 3. Philippines 50
- 4. Germany 33
- 5. South Africa 32
- 6. Scotland 30
- 7. Netherlands 22
- 8. Thailand 16
- 9. Papua New Guinea 14
- 10. Sri Lanka 14
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)