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Maryborough

QLD 4650 • Rest of QLD

15,287
Population (2021)
$25,792
Median Income
26.47 km²
Area
$250/wk
Median Rent
HistoricAffordableRegionalHeritageFamily-Friendly

About Maryborough

Maryborough is a historic city in Queensland's Fraser Coast Region, situated 262 kilometres north of Brisbane along the Mary River. With a population of approximately 15,300 in the suburb core and over 27,000 across the broader urban area, Maryborough is one of Queensland's oldest settlements, established in 1847 as a wool and pastoral export port. The city is famous as the birthplace of P.L. Travers, the author of Mary Poppins, and retains a remarkable collection of 19th-century heritage buildings.

Maryborough offers an affordable lifestyle with a strong sense of community, well-regarded schools, and a growing arts and heritage tourism sector. The historic Portside Quarter and Queens Park are popular attractions, while the wide Mary River foreshore provides recreational green space. The city is increasingly attracting sea-changers and retirees from southeast Queensland seeking a relaxed pace and lower cost of living, with Hervey Bay just 30 kilometres away for coastal access.

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 / Council
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

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Maryborough West
3.5 km
42 min

Bus Services

  • 591 — Maryborough ↔ Hervey Bay 35–45 min to Hervey Bay
  • 590 — Maryborough CBD (local loop) 15 min local
  • Greyhound/Premier — Brisbane CBD 3.5–4 hrs

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
262 km
By Train
Not practical (no direct service; rail via Rockhampton corridor)
By Bus
3.5–4 hrs (Greyhound/Premier coach)
By Car (Peak)
3 hrs (Bruce Highway)
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs 45 min

🛣️ Maryborough is a self-contained regional centre. Most residents work locally or commute to Hervey Bay (35 min by car). Brisbane is a day-trip destination rather than a daily commute.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Maryborough's town centre and heritage precinct are walkable, but most residential areas and services require a car. Local bus services exist but are limited in frequency.

🛒 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 2021 Census

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

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 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

🧬 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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