Life in Hervey Bay
Life in Hervey Bay
Welcome to Hervey Bay. We know you are going to love living in Hervey Bay and have a great time if you are passing through.

Life in Hervey Bay
Is Hervey Bay a good place to live?
Yes, Hervey Bay is a great place to live or visit. Below our guide to Hervey Bay will give you all the information you need to make moving here easier or make your trip a more informed and enjoyable one.
Visas required to live in Hervey Bay
If you happen to be a citizen from a country other than Australia and are looking to move to Hervey Bay, you are going to need a visa to do so. Australia has many visas on offer that could allow you to live and work in Hervey Bay. Due to there being many different visas, each with it’s own rights and obligations, it is best to take our Free Visa Assessment so we can provide accurate advice on the visa options available to you in your specific circumstances.
If you are moving to Hervey Bay and want to find a job in Hervey Bay we have a guide specifically on how to find and apply for jobs in Hervey Bay for new arrivals. Always make sure you have secured a visa that allows you to work before starting your new job.
Map of Hervey Bay
Weather in Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay is a city on the coast of the Fraser Coast Region of Queensland, Australia. The city is situated approximately 290 kilometres (180 mi) or 3½ hours’ highway drive north of the state capital, Brisbane. It is located on the bay of the same name open to the Coral Sea between the Queensland mainland and nearby Fraser Island (also known as K’Gari and Gari). The local economy relies on tourism which is based primarily around whale watching in Platypus Bay to the north, ferry access to Fraser Island, accessible recreational fishing and boating and the natural north facing, calm beaches with wide undeveloped foreshore zones. In October 2019, Hervey Bay was named the First Whale Heritage Site in the world by the World Cetacean Alliance, for its commitment to and practices of sustainable whale and dolphin watching. A 2010 study by Deakin University showed that people on the Fraser Coast area including Hervey Bay, were the happiest in Australia. At June 2018, there were an estimated 54,674 people in Hervey Bay, having grown by an annual average of 1.31% year-on-year over the preceding five years.
Hotels and Accommodation in Hervey Bay
There are all types of accommodation available in Hervey Bay. The best place to find Hotels, serviced apartments or holiday lets is via Book Direct and Save Bookdirectandsave.com
This website lists the exact same properties as Airbnb and booking.com but does not charge the high commissions so their nightly accommodation rates are cheaper.
Or contact any of these great local hotels, apartments or holiday accommodation businesses.
Hervey Bay is full of great businesses and helpful services. Below are a selection of our best.
Accountants in Hervey Bay
Banks in Hervey Bay
Cafes in Hervey Bay
Carpet Cleaners in Hervey Bay
Dentists in Hervey Bay
Doctors and Medical clinics in Hervey Bay
You can make an appointment at any of these local doctors or clinics.
Contact one of the Hervey Bay Electricians below
Hospitals in Hervey Bay
Mechanics in Hervey Bay
Newspapers in Hervey Bay
Pest Control in Hervey Bay
Plumbers in Hervey Bay
Real Estate Agents in Hervey Bay
Restaurants in Hervey Bay
Schools in Hervey Bay
Solicitors in Hervey Bay
Supermarkets in Hervey Bay
Vets in Hervey Bay
For all information on living in towns and cities across Australia visit our Living in Australia index page where you will find 160 guides on areas right across the country.
To live and work in Australia you might be eligible for an Australian Work Visa or a Permanent Residency visa as a skilled worker. Find out more and move to Australia to live and work and start you new life.