Suburb Profiles
Home In The Bay proudly services the suburbs across Hervey Bay and the wider Fraser Coast.
Explore the areas below to get a feel for the lifestyle, community, and property market in each one.
Dundowran Beach
Dundowran Beach offers relaxed coastal living with plenty of space to enjoy. Known for its larger blocks, leafy surrounds, and peaceful beachside atmosphere, it offers the perfect balance of privacy, lifestyle, and convenience, while still being only minutes from Hervey Bay. It’s a special part of the Fraser Coast — and the place I’m proud to call home.
Craignish
Craignish offers a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle just minutes from Hervey Bay. With larger blocks, leafy surrounds, and plenty of space, it’s ideal for those wanting a little more privacy while still being close to shops, schools, and the coast. A relaxed lifestyle with room to breathe.
Eli Waters
Eli Waters is a popular and convenient Hervey Bay suburb, offering a relaxed lifestyle close to shopping and everyday amenities. Families are well catered for with Xavier Catholic College in the suburb and Yarrilee State School nearby. With a mix of established homes and newer residential areas, Eli Waters is a great place to live, invest, and call home.
Point Vernon
Point Vernon offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with beautiful foreshore areas and water views. With quiet streets, parks, walking and cycling paths, a local boat ramp, and great fishing spots, it’s perfect for those who enjoy getting out on the water. A popular choice for families, retirees, and anyone wanting to embrace the laid-back Hervey Bay lifestyle.
Urraween
An established and popular Hervey Bay suburb, Urraween offers quiet streets, parks, and a convenient lifestyle. Home to Hervey Bay Hospital and St Stephen’s Hospital, along with a range of medical and specialist facilities, it’s also close to major shopping and everyday amenities. A great choice for families, professionals, and downsizers wanting convenience close to home.
Pialba
As one of Hervey Bay’s main commercial hubs, Pialba puts shopping, dining, schools, and everyday services within easy reach, with the Esplanade and beach close by. Offering a mix of established homes, units, and newer developments, Pialba is a convenient choice for families, downsizers, investors, and owner-occupiers alike.
Scarness
Scarness is known for its relaxed beachfront lifestyle and popular Esplanade precinct, with cafés, restaurants, and the beach all close at hand. Walking and cycling paths stretch along the foreshore, making it perfect for enjoying everything Hervey Bay’s coastline has to offer. A great choice for permanent living, investing, or your own coastal escape.
Wondunna
Wondunna is one of Hervey Bay’s popular growth areas, offering modern homes, newer estates, and a relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle. Home to Fraser Coast Anglican College and conveniently located close to shopping and everyday amenities, it’s an attractive choice for families and investors. Modern living with space, convenience, and a great community feel.
Urangan
Urangan is one of Hervey Bay’s most recognised coastal suburbs, home to the iconic Urangan Pier, Great Sandy Straits Marina, and the Hervey Bay Boat Club. With beautiful beaches, boating, fishing, cafés, and the Esplanade lifestyle all close by, it’s popular with families, retirees, and investors alike. A relaxed coastal community where the Hervey Bay lifestyle is right on your doorstep.
Booral
Booral offers a peaceful rural-residential lifestyle on the outskirts of Hervey Bay, traditionally known for larger blocks, acreage properties, and plenty of room to breathe. With new residential estates now popping up throughout the area, Booral is also attracting those looking for modern living with a little more space. A growing community offering country charm while still being close to town.
River Heads
River Heads offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty and is the gateway to K’gari (Fraser Island) via the barge. Popular with boating and fishing enthusiasts, the area offers larger blocks, water views from many properties, and a peaceful community atmosphere. Perfect for those wanting to escape the hustle and enjoy a quieter Fraser Coast lifestyle.
Torquay
Torquay is at the heart of Hervey Bay’s relaxed Esplanade lifestyle, with beautiful beaches, cafés, restaurants, and shops all close at hand. Popular with families, retirees, and investors, it offers everything from units to established family homes. A vibrant coastal suburb where the beach really is part of everyday life.
Kawungan
Kawungan is a popular, established suburb in a convenient central location, with schools, shopping, and everyday amenities within easy reach. Known for its quiet residential streets and family homes, it appeals to families, downsizers, and investors alike. Comfortable, convenient living right in the heart of Hervey Bay.
Nikenbah
Nikenbah is one of Hervey Bay’s growing residential areas, combining newer estates with larger blocks and a little more room to move. With easy access to schools, shopping, and the centre of Hervey Bay, it’s becoming increasingly popular with families and those building a new home. A growing community with plenty of space and potential.
Dundowran
Dundowran offers a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle with larger blocks and plenty of space, while still being within easy reach of Hervey Bay. With acreage properties, established homes, and a relaxed atmosphere, it’s ideal for those wanting more privacy without being too far from town. Country-style living with the coast close by.
Toogoom
Toogoom is a relaxed seaside community known for its peaceful beaches and laid-back lifestyle. Popular with families, retirees, and those looking for a coastal escape, it offers fishing, boating, and beautiful waterfront areas while still being an easy drive from Hervey Bay. A little quieter, a little slower, and wonderfully coastal.
Burrum Heads
Burrum Heads offers a true coastal village lifestyle where the river meets the sea. Well known for boating, fishing, and its beautiful waterways, it has a relaxed community atmosphere that attracts families, retirees, and holidaymakers alike. A special part of the Fraser Coast for those who love life on the water.