Location – HERVEY BAY, Fraser Coast Region, Queensland
| Population | 55,113 |
| Postcode | 4655 |
| Transport Access | Car, bus/coach, flight |
| Distance to Brisbane | 290 km |
| Drive to Brisbane | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Bus/Coach to Brisbane | 4 hours |
| Drive to neighbouring towns | 25 minutes to Maryborough
1 hour 20 minutes to Bundaberg |
| Key Industries | Tourism, hospitality, building and construction, marine agriculture, manufacturing, heavy and light engineering, sugar, timber, citrus, beef, terracotta tiles. |
| Climate | Summer (Dec-Feb) 20°C - 29°C Winter (Jun-Aug) 13°C - 22°C |
| Educational Services | Pre-schools, primary and secondary schools, TAFE, University of Southern Queensland Campus |
| Where can I learn English? | Wide Bay Institute of TAFE - Hervey Bay College Urraween Road Pialba, Queensland 4655 Telephone: 1300 656 188 |
| Cultural Services | Hervey Bay Regional Gallery, Historic Museum and Pioneer Village, Library. |
| Attractions | Fraser Island, Lady Elliot Island, Great Sandy Strait, Whale Watching, Botanic garden and Orchid house, Urangan Pier, whale festival, seafood festival, Fraser Coast Cultural Festival, markets, marina. |
| Recreation | Beaches, gardens and parks, bike path and walkways, golf course, fishing, Aquatic Centre, skating rink, cinema, tennis, squash, ten-pin bowling, lawn bowls, croquet, horse riding, skydiving, National and State Parks. |
| Hospital | Yes |
| Real Estate Agents | Yes See: Yellow Pages |
| Childcare Centres | Yes See: Yellow Pages |
| Helpful Websites | Fraser Coast Regional Council Development of State Development & Innovation |
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See: Queensland
See also: Life in Australia
