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Maryborough

QLD 4650 • Rest of QLD

15,287
Population (2021)
$25,792
Median Income
26.47 km²
Area
22m
Elevation
Heritage CityRegionalFraser CoastAffordable

About Maryborough

Maryborough is a historic city of over 15,000 residents on Queensland's Fraser Coast, the birthplace of P.L. Travers (creator of Mary Poppins) and gateway to Fraser Island. Located 255 kilometres north of Brisbane, it serves as a regional centre with remarkable heritage architecture. The Mary River has shaped the town's history as a river port.

The city is an architectural treasure—grand heritage buildings, the famous Portside precinct, and the annual Mary Poppins Festival celebrate its past. The lifestyle is relaxed regional, with affordable housing and genuine community. Maryborough attracts retirees, history enthusiasts, and those seeking affordable regional living near Fraser Island and Hervey Bay.

Maryborough falls under postcode 4650 and is governed by Fraser Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Maryborough electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4650
Urban Area
Maryborough
LGA
Fraser Coast
Federal Electorate
Wide Bay
State Electorate
Maryborough
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.53°, 152.70°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
26.47 km²
Elevation
22m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Station Square Shopping Centre Cnr Lennox St & Alice St Maryborough 4650 QLD
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Sussex And Adelaide Street Maryborough 4650 QLD
  • ALDI
    340 Alice Street, Maryborough QLD 4650

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$250
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,008
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
49 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
15,406
Census 2021
15,287
▼ 0.8% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,712
Income 2021
$25,792
▲ 8.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 12,722
Born Overseas 1,383

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 397
  • 2. New Zealand 259
  • 3. Philippines 123
  • 4. Germany 68
  • 5. Scotland 65
  • 6. India 38
  • 7. Thailand 38
  • 8. Netherlands 30
  • 9. United States 24
  • 10. South Africa 21
  • 11. Papua New Guinea 20
  • 12. China 19
  • 13. Italy 16
  • 14. Canada 13
  • 15. Fiji 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 6,790
Australian 6,455
Scottish 1,676
Irish 1,675
German 1,327
Australian Aboriginal 849
Italian 212
Dutch 180
Filipino 166
New Zealander 95

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

11,025
Both parents born in Australia
1,669
Both parents born overseas
1,403
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.5%
No Religion
43.0%
Buddhism
0.6%
Hinduism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.1%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
627 (4.1%)
5-14 years
1,733 (11.3%)
15-19 years
915 (6.0%)
20-24 years
796 (5.2%)
25-34 years
1,388 (9.1%)
35-44 years
1,484 (9.7%)
45-54 years
1,801 (11.8%)
55-64 years
2,195 (14.4%)
65-74 years
2,273 (14.9%)
75-84 years
1,438 (9.4%)
85+ years
631 (4.1%)

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