Browse mixed in Urangan

Overview

Urangan sits on the northern shore of Hervey Bay, with the Great Sandy Strait and Dayman Point framing a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the 1 km‑long Urangan Pier for sunrise walks, dolphin spotting and fishing for whiting, while whale‑watching tours and ferries to Fraser Island launch from the bustling marina. The 26‑hectare Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens, home to around 20,000 orchids, a Chinese garden and a labyrinth, add a lush, family‑friendly backdrop to daily life.

A mix of modern housing, apartments and boutique hotels such as Kondari Resort and Mantra Hervey Bay reflect the suburb’s popularity with both locals and tourists. Transport is convenient, with Urangan Boat Harbour, Hervey Bay Airport on the suburb’s edge and the historic Hervey Bay railway line nearby. Education is well‑served by Urangan Point State School, Sandy Strait State School and Urangan State High School, while community groups like the Queensland Country Women’s Association meet at 19 Pulgul Street. (2021 census population 10,988.)