Urangan
QLD 4655 • Rest of QLD
About Urangan
Urangan is a beachside suburb in Hervey Bay, 290 kilometres north of Brisbane. The suburb is known for the Urangan Pier and as the departure point for whale watching and Fraser Island tours.
Hervey Bay waterfront defines Urangan—pier precinct, whale watching, and coastal lifestyle attract retirees and tourists. The community enjoys relaxed seaside living.
Urangan falls under postcode 4655 and is governed by Fraser Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hervey Bay electorate.
Location
State
Postcode
4655
Urban Area
Hervey Bay
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.30°, 152.89°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
15.07 km²
Elevation
4m
Supermarkets Nearby
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WoolworthsCnr Boat Harbour Drive And Elizabeth Street Urangan 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
Median Rent (weekly)
$335
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
55 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.5%
95 state housing + 21 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Census 2016
9,764
Census 2021
10,988
▲ 12.5% growth
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income 2016
$24,440
Income 2021
$27,404
▲ 12.1% increase
Income Comparison
Population: ABS Census 2021
Income: ABS Census 2021
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Born in Australia
8,110
Born Overseas
2,056
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 686
- 2. New Zealand 424
- 3. Philippines 89
- 4. Scotland 76
- 5. South Africa 74
- 6. Netherlands 72
- 7. Germany 71
- 8. United States 38
- 9. Canada 31
- 10. India 29
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)
English
5,059
Australian
3,949
Scottish
1,201
Irish
1,168
German
785
Australian Aboriginal
485
Dutch
201
Italian
193
New Zealander
118
Filipino
117
Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census
6,699
Both parents born in Australia
2,421
Both parents born overseas
1,082
One parent AU, one overseas
Religion 2021 Census
Christianity
48.0%
No Religion
41.5%
Buddhism
0.7%
Islam
0.2%
Hinduism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%
Age Distribution 2021 Census
0-4 years
351 (3.2%)
5-14 years
1,117 (10.2%)
15-19 years
511 (4.7%)
20-24 years
393 (3.6%)
25-34 years
844 (7.7%)
35-44 years
931 (8.5%)
45-54 years
1,224 (11.1%)
55-64 years
1,865 (17.0%)
65-74 years
2,220 (20.2%)
75-84 years
1,202 (10.9%)
85+ years
314 (2.9%)