Hervey Bay · Urban Centre
Total population
57,7222021▼ -6.5%
Hervey Bay has a population of 57,722 — among the highest in the country, more than three times the typical urban centre's 792. It ranks 33rd of 1,836 urban centres nationally.
That's large even for its surrounds: larger than nearby Toogoom, River Heads and Burrum Heads.
The population has shrunk 6.5% since 2011, losing 4.0k people.
Trend across censuses
Where Hervey Bay sits
All urban centre areas, 2021. The marker is Hervey Bay — higher than 98% of areas.
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