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Urangan

QLD 4655 • Rest of QLD

10,988
Population (2021)
$27,404
Median Income
15.07 km²
Area
4m
Elevation
CoastalWhale WatchingRetirementHervey Bay

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
Queensland
Postcode
4655
Urban Area
Hervey Bay
LGA
Fraser Coast
Federal Electorate
Hinkler
State Electorate
Hervey Bay
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.30°, 152.89°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
15.07 km²
Elevation
4m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Cnr Boat Harbour Drive And Elizabeth Street Urangan 4655 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$335
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
55 years

👥 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
  • 11. Ireland 22
  • 12. Malaysia 22
  • 13. Thailand 20
  • 14. China 14
  • 15. Italy 13

🧬 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%)

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