Hervey Bay Dc at a glance
Walk score
82
Very walkable
Population
66.8k
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Hervey Bay Dc.
The postcode for Hervey Bay Dc is 4655 (QLD).
Hervey Bay Dc (4655) sits in the Maryborough region of Queensland.
Hervey Bay Dc has roughly 66,789 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Hervey Bay Dc scores 82/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hervey Bay Dc's population at 66,789, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
66,789
Median age
51
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$289/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
66,789
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
82
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Hervey Bay Dc.
Local schools for Hervey Bay Dc
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Government School Catchment
Hervey Bay State High School
Pialba State School
Kawungan State School
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Frequently asked
About Hervey Bay Dc.
- What is the Hervey Bay Dc postcode?
- Hervey Bay Dc is in the 4655 postcode, in QLD, in the Maryborough region.
- Where is Hervey Bay Dc?
- Hervey Bay Dc is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4655, in the Maryborough region.
- What is the average rent in Hervey Bay Dc?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $289.
- What schools are in Hervey Bay Dc?
- There are 15 schools serving Hervey Bay Dc on this page, including Hervey Bay State High School, Pialba State School, Kawungan State School.
- How walkable is Hervey Bay Dc?
- Hervey Bay Dc has a Walk Score of 82 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hervey Bay Dc?
- Hervey Bay Dc is close to Pialba, Urraween, Kawungan, Scarness, Eli Waters.
- What is the population of Hervey Bay Dc?
- The population of Hervey Bay Dc is approximately 66,789 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
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