Maryborough
Urraween
Urraween at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
7,951
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Urraween.
Urraween (4655) sits in the Maryborough region of Queensland.
Urraween has roughly 7,951 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Side by side
Compare Urraween with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Nearby suburbs
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Urraween scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 Urraween's population at 7,951, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,951
Median age
55
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
7,951
Median age: 55
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Urraween?
A local agent who actually sells in Urraween will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Get property alerts for Urraween
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Urraween.
Local schools for Urraween
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hervey Bay State High School
Yarrilee State School
Pialba State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Urraween.
- What is the Urraween postcode?
- Urraween is in the 4655 postcode, in QLD, in the Maryborough region.
- What is the average rent in Urraween?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Urraween?
- There are 15 schools serving Urraween on this page, including Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay, St James Lutheran College, Hervey Bay State High School.
- How walkable is Urraween?
- Urraween has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Urraween?
- Urraween is close to Hervey Bay Dc, Pialba, Eli Waters, Ghost Hill, Kawungan.
- What is the population of Urraween?
- Urraween has approximately 7,951 residents. The median age is 55.
Urraween
Guides
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare Urraween vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Want a real human to help with Urraween?
If you’ve looked at the numbers and want someone to talk it through, whether that’s an agent, broker, accountant or conveyancer, we’ll find the right person for your situation. Free, no commitment.
Get connected