159 Christensen Street
159 Christensen Street, Urraween QLD 4655, Australia
Key details
- Locality
- Urraween
- State
- QLD
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GAQLD158822484
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- 74/RP141397
- Commonwealth electorate
The federal electorate this address is in (for Australia's Parliament).
- Hinkler
- Local government area
The local council area for this address.
- Fraser Coast
- State lower house
The state electorate this address is in (lower house).
- Hervey Bay
- Property type
- House
- Land size
- -
- Internal area
- -
- Land Use Category
What the land is mainly used for, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Other.
- Residential
Real Estate Agencies
Nearby schools
Frequently asked questions
What type of dwelling is located at 159 Christensen Street?
The property at 159 Christensen Street is a standalone house. It is listed simply as a house in the property features.
In which suburb is the house situated and how many people live there?
The house is located in the suburb of Urraween, which is part of the Fraser Coast Region in Queensland. According to the 2021 census, Urraween had a population of 7,951 residents.
What major road provides access to Urraween and where does it terminate?
The Maryborough‑Hervey Bay Road enters Urraween from the south‑west (Nikenbah) and terminates at the junction with Boat Harbour Drive. Boat Harbour Drive forms the suburb's northern boundary with the neighboring area of Pialba.
What are some nearby amenities and how close are they to the property?
Within a short walk or drive you’ll find the Emeraldene Inn & Eco‑Lodge (approximately 0.7 km away) and the Hervey Bay Hospital Airport (about 0.8 km away). St Stephen's Hospital is also nearby, roughly 0.9 km from the residence.
What shopping centre serves the Urraween area?
Stocklands Hervey Bay shopping centre is situated on Central Avenue in the north‑east part of Urraween, providing convenient retail and services for local residents.
What is the meaning of the name ‘Urraween’ and what was the area used for before residential development?
‘Urraween’ derives from the Kabi words *ngur/uin*, meaning “place of emus.” Before the suburb was developed, the land was primarily used for agriculture, including a pineapple farm.
Did Urraween ever have railway stations, and what happened to them?
Yes, the suburb was once served by two railway stations, Urraween and Kawungan, on the Hervey Bay line, which opened in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The line was closed in 1993 and the stations have since been dismantled.