Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
128/17 Buccaneer Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Fraser Coast Regional Council Planning Scheme 2020
Height Limit
8.5m or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Urangan is a coastal suburb in Hervey Bay with good access to public schooling via its local primary and the well-established Hervey Bay State High School. Catholic and independent alternatives (St James Catholic College, Hervey Bay Christian College) are within a few kilometres, offering families choice across sectors.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Urangan are typically zoned for Urangan State School (primary) and Hervey Bay State High School (secondary). Verify current catchment boundaries with the Queensland Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Urangan State School
In catchmentHervey Bay State High School
In catchmentSt Andrew's Catholic Primary School
St James Catholic College
Hervey Bay Christian College
Scarness State School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
128/17 Buccaneer Drive is located in Urangan, a suburban area with generally light to moderate traffic conditions. The property benefits from reasonable proximity to major routes while being set back from the busiest thoroughfares.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and afternoon peak hours see moderate traffic increases on Boat Harbour Drive and Torquay Road, with typical delays of 5-10 minutes during 7-9am and 4-6pm periods. Local residential streets experience lighter impacts.
Public Transport
Approximately 400-600 metres to nearest bus stops serviced by Hervey Bay Transit routes; walking distance accessible via Buccaneer Drive and connecting streets
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Urangan is located on a peninsula at the mouth of the Wide Bay-Burnett River system and is exposed to both riverine flooding and significant storm surge and tidal inundation risk, particularly during cyclones and king tides. The locality has a history of flood events and sits largely within mapped flood overlays under the Fraser Coast Regional Council planning scheme. Properties in Urangan should be treated as high-risk and require careful assessment of floor levels, freeboard, and climate-adjusted hazard criteria.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Queensland Development Code (QDC) storm surge and tidal inundation requirements for coastal properties
- •Freeboard and floor level requirements typically 1.8–2.5 m above the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) or storm surge design level
- •Mandatory flood risk assessment and mitigation measures for development in mapped flood-prone areas
- •Development setbacks from waterways and consideration of climate change sea-level rise projections (0.8–1.1 m by 2100)
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Urangan is a coastal suburb of Hervey Bay with low to moderate bushfire risk. While some eucalypt vegetation exists in the area, the predominantly urban character, flat topography, and coastal setting significantly reduce bushfire hazard exposure. Most properties would fall outside mapped Bushfire Prone Areas or carry BAL-LOW ratings under Queensland's SPP/SP3 mapping.
Crime & Safety
Urangan, located in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland, exhibits crime rates below the Queensland state average across most categories. The suburb experiences relatively moderate property crime and low violent crime relative to its population size. Overall conditions remain stable with no significant recent escalation in reported incidents.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Urangan is experiencing moderate residential infill development and waterfront precinct renewal as part of broader Hervey Bay growth, supported by tourism infrastructure upgrades and foreshore public realm improvements. Development activity is focused on mixed-use and residential projects capitalising on coastal location and improving public amenity, with Council backing urban renewal and enhanced marine facilities to support the region's tourism and lifestyle economy.
Hervey Bay waterfront precinct renewal
2.5 kmMulti-stage waterfront revitalisation including retail, hospitality, and public space improvements along the Esplanade.
Determination: 2025
Urangan residential infill DAs
0.5 kmMultiple small-to-medium residential subdivisions targeting townhouse and unit development on underutilised land parcels.
Determination: 2024-2025
Hervey Bay marina expansion
3 kmExpansion of mooring facilities and associated marine services infrastructure to support growing tourism and recreational boating demand.
Determination: 2025
Urangan foreshore public realm upgrade
1 kmPedestrian and cycling pathway improvements, beach access enhancements, and landscaping works along the coastal foreshore.
Determination: 2024
Pialba-Urangan retail/commercial DAs
2 kmLocal shopping centre and convenience retail development responding to population growth in the broader Hervey Bay region.
Determination: 2024-2025
Heritage & Conservation
Urangan is a coastal suburb of Hervey Bay with modest heritage significance, primarily related to early 20th-century seaside development and the historic Urangan Pier. The area lacks formal heritage conservation overlays or state-listed properties, reflecting its relatively recent suburban growth and beach-oriented character rather than established historic urban core.
Nearby Heritage Items