8 Medical Place, Urraween QLD 4655, Australia
8 Medical Place is located in the suburb of Urraween, which forms part of Hervey Bay in the Fraser Coast Region of Queensland, Australia. The property is set within a primarily residential area.
According to the 2021 census, Urraween had a population of 7,951 residents. The suburb has grown steadily from 6,969 people in 2016.
St Stephen's Hospital is positioned on Medical Place itself, while St Mary's Hospital is just around 0.1 km away. The Hervey Bay Hospital Airport is also nearby, approximately 0.5 km from the home.
Stocklands Hervey Bay shopping centre lies in the north‑east of Urraween, a short drive from the property. It offers a range of retail, dining and service outlets for local residents.
The Maryborough‑Hervey Bay Road enters Urraween from the south‑west (Nikenbah) and terminates at its junction with Boat Harbour Drive, forming the suburb’s northern boundary with Pialba. This road connects the area to the broader Fraser Coast region.
The name Urraween comes from the Kabi words *ngur/uin*, meaning “place of emus”. It reflects the Indigenous heritage of the area prior to European settlement.
The Bigscreen Hervey Bay Cinema is about 1.6 km away, offering the latest films. Nearby churches such as St James Lutheran Church and Fraser Coast Baptist Church provide community gathering spaces, and the Emeraldene Inn & Eco‑Lodge is less than a kilometre away for short stays.
