3 James Street, Urangan QLD 4655, Australia
According to the 2021 census, Urangan had a population of 10,988 people. The suburb has been growing steadily over recent census periods.
Urangan is bounded to the north by Hervey Bay and to the east by the northern end of the Great Sandy Strait. These waterways provide coastal scenery and recreational opportunities.
Nearby attractions include the iconic Urangan Pier, nearly a kilometre long and great for walking, dolphin and ray spotting, and fishing, as well as whale‑watching tours and the Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens, which features an extensive orchid collection and a Chinese garden.
Several hotels are within walking distance: Mantra Hervey Bay is about 0.3 km away, Ramada by Wyndham Hervey Bay around 0.5 km, and Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa roughly 1 km from the property.
The area includes heritage sites such as the Dayman Park Steps, listed on the Fraser Coast Local Heritage Register, and the historic Dayman Point headland, named after Lieutenant Joseph Dayman.
The local Queensland Country Women’s Association meets at 19 Pulgul Street, offering a community hub for social and charitable activities.
Hervey Bay Airport is located in the south‑west of Urangan, with its runway extending into the neighbouring suburb of Wondunna, providing convenient air travel options for residents.
