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Walliebum

QLD 4655 • Queensland

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Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
5.33 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Walliebum

Walliebum is a rural locality in Queensland's Fraser Coast Region, situated between the cities of Maryborough and Hervey Bay along State Route 57. Covering approximately 5.3 square kilometres of flat coastal hinterland, the area is sparsely settled with very few permanent residents. The Maryborough–Hervey Bay Road (State Route 57) passes through the locality, connecting it to the wider Fraser Coast community. Walliebum falls within the federal electorate of Hinkler and the state electorate of Maryborough.

The locality of Walliebum serves primarily as agricultural and transitional land between Maryborough and Hervey Bay. Residents rely on nearby Hervey Bay and Maryborough for all essential services, shopping, schools, and healthcare. The area is characterised by open paddocks and light bushland typical of the Fraser Coast hinterland. Those who live in the broader postcode 4655 area enjoy easy access to the spectacular Great Sandy Strait and Hervey Bay's world-famous whale watching.

Walliebum falls under postcode 4655 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Maryborough electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4655
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Hinkler
State Electorate
Maryborough
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.34°, 152.78°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
5.33 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Hervey Bay–Maryborough corridor — Hervey Bay / Maryborough 15–25 min by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
250 km
By Train
N/A – no direct rail
By Car (Peak)
approx. 3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs 45 min

🛣️ Nearest rail at Maryborough West Station (~20 km); Queensland Rail Tilt Train to Brisbane

Walkability Car-Dependent

No footpaths or local amenities; a car is essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
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▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Walliebum located? +

Walliebum is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region of Queensland, lying on the Maryborough–Hervey Bay Road (State Route 57) between the cities of Maryborough and Hervey Bay.

What is the population of Walliebum? +

According to the 2021 Census, Walliebum had a very low or zero recorded population. It is a sparsely settled rural locality.

What services are available near Walliebum? +

Residents rely on Hervey Bay and Maryborough for shopping, schools, and healthcare. Hervey Bay is approximately 15–20 minutes by car.