Scarness
QLD 4655 • Rest of QLD
About Scarness
Scarness is a beachside suburb in Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast of Queensland, situated approximately 290 kilometres north of Brisbane. With a population of around 3,650 and a lower median income of 4,440, it has a relaxed, affordable coastal character popular with retirees and young families. The suburb forms part of the Fraser Coast Regional Council and sits along the sheltered waters of Hervey Bay.
Scarness features a pleasant esplanade with parks, playgrounds, and calm swimming beaches ideal for families. The suburb has a local shopping village with cafes, takeaways, and essential services along the main Boat Harbour Drive corridor. Whale watching tours depart nearby between July and November, and World Heritage-listed Fraser Island is a short ferry ride away. The area attracts sea-changers seeking an affordable, low-key coastal lifestyle.
Scarness 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
- Route 5 — Hervey Bay to Pialba 15 min
- Route 6 — Hervey Bay to Urangan 10 min
Commute to Pialba (Hervey Bay centre)
🛣️ Hervey Bay has no rail; nearest station is Maryborough West (35 km) for long-distance services to Brisbane
Flat terrain and the esplanade make walking pleasant along the beachfront; local shops are accessible on foot for nearby residents.
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
95 state housing + 27 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 177
- 2. New Zealand 145
- 3. Philippines 37
- 4. South Africa 28
- 5. Germany 25
- 6. India 24
- 7. Scotland 21
- 8. Netherlands 17
- 9. United States 17
- 10. Italy 13
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)