Pialba
QLD 4655 • Rest of QLD
About Pialba
Pialba is the commercial and retail heart of Hervey Bay, located within the Fraser Coast Regional Council area approximately 260 kilometres north of Brisbane on Queensland's southern coast. Positioned at a low elevation of 13 metres overlooking the calm waters of Hervey Bay, it serves as the primary shopping and services hub for the wider urban area. The suburb's population of 4,151 skews significantly older, with a median age of 50 and a median household income of around 32 per week, reflecting a large retired and semi-retired population who have made Hervey Bay one of Australia's most popular retiree destinations.
Pialba hosts the Pialba Plaza Shopping Centre (anchored by a Coles supermarket), medical centres, restaurants, and a broad range of retail that serves the greater Hervey Bay community. The Hervey Bay Esplanade is close by, offering waterfront dining and access to the bay's famously calm waters — internationally recognised as a staging ground for humpback whales during their annual migration season between July and November. The proximity to Fraser Island (K'gari), the world's largest sand island, adds to the area's appeal as a tourist and lifestyle destination. A relaxed pace, affordable housing, and warm climate make Pialba and broader Hervey Bay an enduring drawcard for retirees from across Australia.
Pialba 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
- Sunbus Fraser Coast Routes — Hervey Bay surrounds / Maryborough 15-45 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Hervey Bay Airport offers flights to Brisbane (~55 min); Bruce Highway is the main road route
As Hervey Bay's main commercial hub, Pialba has good local walkability to shops and services within the centre
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesPialba Plaza Shopping Centre Main Street Pialba 4655 QLD
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
123 state housing + 20 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 215
- 2. New Zealand 155
- 3. Philippines 36
- 4. Scotland 31
- 5. South Africa 28
- 6. Germany 27
- 7. India 18
- 8. Netherlands 18
- 9. Nepal 12
- 10. Thailand 11
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)