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QLD · Fraser Coast Council
Pialba, 4655
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,609
Growth (1 yr)
+2.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+12.5%
Median age
50
Median income
$932/wk
Employment rate
37.4%
Languages at home
6.5%non-English
Most common: German, Mandarin, Afrikaans
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Café precinct
- Education hub
- National parks
Suburb profile
Pialba sits in Fraser Coast Council as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Day-to-day life leans on nearby towns and local hubs rather than the metro area. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting without the inner-city crush. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Residents can rely on buses for getting around locally and across the city.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability rates good overall, led by safety, while community and employment land closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
At a glance
Pialba snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$620/wk
Population (ERP)
4,609
+2.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#15
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
47th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
82nd
percentile in QLD
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
21st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 59.2/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 17% of Queensland's suburbs
- National rank
- 1115th in Australia
- State rank
- 250th in QLD
- Peer rank
- #15 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #52 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 77%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Mar 2026)
- $620
Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- RTA bond statistics — Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) · Mar 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
4,609(June 2025)
+2.3% annual · +12.5% over 5 years · 82th percentile in QLD
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.3%
- 5-year growth
- +12.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +103
- Change in 5 years
- +511
- Growth rank in QLD
- 82th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~5,150), extrapolated at +2.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,151
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $932
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 172 of 2,000
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 37.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,164 / 515 / 105 (+ 36 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 193
- Against the person
- 41
- Against property
- 98
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 41.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 101 residents
- State safety percentile
- 47th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
- -1.5%
Most common offence types
- Drug Offences395
- Good Order Offences332
- Other Property Damage289
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)837
- Traffic And Related Offences338
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Calendar-year aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 932
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 21th
School list
- Hervey Bay State High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 963 · 30th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 1,280 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- Pialba State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 901 · 11th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 367 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Condy Park KindergartenOld Maryborough Roadkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Amenities
160 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 2 cafes · 2 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 5 fast food · 1 libraries · 1 places of worship · 3 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 10 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Strong local sport and recreation — 10 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 47/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.48
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.41
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.41
Food & drink(10)
- Bean BeatCafe
Unit A 267 Esplanade, Pialba
- Zarraffa's CoffeeCafe
- Domino'sFast food
- Guzman y GomezFast food
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
- Red RoosterFast food
- Seafront Fish & ChipsFast food
- Hervey Bay RSLPub
- Pub
- China PearlRestaurant
Shopping(4)
- NightOwlConvenience store
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- ColesSupermarket
30 Main Street
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(5)
- Hervey Bay Community CentreCommunity centre
- Condy Park KindergartenKindergarten
161-179 Old Maryborough Road
- Hervey Bay LibraryLibrary
- Hervey Bay State High SchoolSchool
56 Beach Road
- Pialba State SchoolSchool
Health & services(3)
- SurgicalClinic
- Hervey Bay Surgical HospitalHospital
- VetVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(18)
- Hervey Bay Golf ClubGolf course
- Planet FitnessGym
- City ParkPark
- Freedom ParkPark
- Park (2)
- Purple ParkPark
- Seafront OvalPark
- Sir Bruce Small ParkPark
- Picnic area
- Playground (2)
- The Pines ParkPlayground
- Hervey Bay SquashSports centre
51 Torquay Road
- Hervey Bay Ten PinSports field
- Rock Off Indoor Skate ParkSports field
184 Boat Harbour Drive
- Sports field
- Herveys PoolSwimming pool
Entertainment(3)
- Hervey Bay Creative Arts ComplexArts centre
56 Beach Road
- Hervey Bay Regional GalleryArts centre
166 Old Maryborough Road
- City Park AmphitheatreTheatre
Transport(1)
1 bus stops
Other(72)
- Alcohol
- Jarod The Big WhaleArtwork
- Bendigo BankBank
- Bbq (3)
- Bench (3)
- Bicycle Parking
- Red Cross LifebloodBlood Donation
- Port City AutosCar
- AutobarnCar Parts
- Supercheap AutoCar Parts
- Bob Jane T-MartsCar repair
- Hervey Bay Service CentreCar repair
- Road Tech MarineCar repair
- Total AutomotiveCar repair
- SuperwashCar wash
- Beachfront Tourist ParkCaravan Site
- VinniesCharity
- Wolfpack PrintCopyshop
- Big WDepartment Store
42 Main Street
- Harris ScarfeDepartment Store
- The Camping StoreDepartment Store
- Bunnings WarehouseDoityourself
- Drinking water (2)
- Fraser Coast Regional CouncilDrinking water
- The Good GuysElectronics
114 Boat Harbour Drive
- 12 Volt Solar SystemsEnergy
- SpotlightFabric
Unit 2 200 Boat Harbour Drive
- RossFuneral Directors
- Amart FurnitureFurniture
- Early SettlerFurniture
- Eureka FurnitureFurniture
- TradeToolsHardware
- Hervey'sHostel
4 Charles Street
- Hervey Bay HotelHotel
249 Charlton Esplanade, Pialba
- Locksmith
- Pialba Place Shopping CentreMall
- Main Street MotelMotel
- Motel
- Music
- AnacondaOutdoor
- BCFOutdoor
- Outdoor Seating
- Fraser Coast Regional CouncilParking
- Parking (39)
- Seafront Hervey BayParking
- Hervey's Parking EntranceParking Entrance
- CaltexPetrol station
- ShellPetrol station
- Bmee recovery centrePhysiotherapist
- PhysioPhysiotherapist
- St Joseph's Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Australia PostPost office
- Public toilets
- ToiletPublic toilets
- JaycarRadiotechnics
101 Beach Road
- Fraser Coast Regional CouncilShelter
- Shelter
- Enclosed ShowerShower
- Shower
- RebelSports
- OfficeworksStationery
44 Torquay Road
- Storage Lord Hervey BayStorage Rental
100 Islander Road
- Fraser Coast TattooTattoo
- Telephone
- Down Under VacationsTravel Agency
Unit 3
- TyrerightTyres
- University of Sunshine Coast - Fraser Coast CampusUniversity
161 Old Maryborough Road
- The Reject ShopVariety Store
- Waste Basket (2)
- Wetside Water ParkWater Park
267 Esplanade, Pialba
- Pialba medical centreYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- City ParkPark
- Freedom ParkPark
- Purple ParkPark
- Seafront OvalPark
- Sir Bruce Small ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- St Joseph's Catholic Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 6
- Nearest hospital
- Hervey Bay Surgical Hospital (0.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Bmee recovery centrePhysiotherapist
- Hervey Bay Surgical HospitalHospital
- PhysioPhysiotherapist
- Pialba medical centreYes
- Red Cross LifebloodBlood_Donation
- SurgicalClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 192
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 41.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 21°
- Rainfall
- 496 mm · ~62 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 422 mm · ~53 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 246 mm · ~31 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 232 mm · ~29 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Westbound traffic on Old Maryborough Road is closed (local traffic only, including access to businesses permitted)Old Maryborough Road11 Jun 2026 – 27 Nov 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Pialba Memorial CenotaphState heritage place
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Hinkler
- Member of Parliament
- David BATT (Liberal National Party of Queensland)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,702
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.8 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 56.3%Labor 43.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 16.7 km away).
Coalition 48.9%Labor 51.1%
7.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- PialbaLabor 51.2% · Coalition 48.8% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- KawunganLabor 51.8% · Coalition 48.2% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
- Urraween SouthLabor 42.3% · Coalition 57.7% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
- Urraween NorthLabor 48.5% · Coalition 51.5% TPP (2025)2.9 km away
- TorquayLabor 53.1% · Coalition 46.9% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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