Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
158/17 Buccaneer Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Fraser Coast Regional Council Planning Scheme 2020
Height Limit
9m (or 2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Urangan is a coastal suburb in Hervey Bay with strong access to public schooling through its local primary school and the established Hervey Bay State High School. Several Catholic and independent options operate nearby, offering alternative pathways. Parents should confirm current catchment zones directly with QLD education authorities.
Likely public catchment
Urangan is 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
Hervey Bay Christian College
St. James Lutheran College
Scarness State School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
158/17 Buccaneer Drive in Urangan is located in a suburban residential area with generally light to moderate traffic conditions. The property benefits from proximity to the Hervey Bay area's main arterial routes while maintaining reasonable access to local amenities.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minor congestion possible during morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peaks, primarily affecting access to Boat Harbour Drive and main shopping areas. Weekend traffic remains relatively light.
Public Transport
Hervey Bay transit bus services available within 400-600m; nearest regular bus stops on Urangan Parade approximately 500m walking distance
Public Transport
5 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Buccaneer Drive (0.3km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Buccaneer Drive
bus
Dayman Street
bus
Miller Street
bus
Boat Harbour Drive
bus
Pulgul Street
bus
Flood Risk
Urangan is located on the Hervey Bay coastal fringe in the Wide Bay region and faces significant flood risk from both storm surge/tidal inundation and regional riverine flooding via the Mary River catchment. Historical storm surge events and proximity to the bay mean properties in lower-lying areas are frequently subject to Queensland flood overlays with strict development conditions.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Wide Bay-Burnett Regional Plan flood mapping and Queensland Development Code Section 3.4 (Flood Hazard)
- •Mandatory floor level requirements typically 1.0–1.5 m above the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) for residential development
- •Restriction or conditional approval for development in high-hazard velocity zones and above highest astronomical tide (HAT) areas
- •Stormwater and on-site detention requirements to manage coastal backwater and tidal interactions
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Urangan is a coastal suburb of Hervey Bay with predominantly urban and suburban development, positioned on a peninsula with water boundaries that naturally limit bushfire propagation. While some native vegetation and bushland exists in the broader area, the locality's established residential character, proximity to marine environments, and distance from extensive forested hinterland result in low bushfire risk. Properties are unlikely to fall within Queensland's Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Crime & Safety
Urangan, located in the Fraser Coast region, demonstrates crime rates below Queensland state averages, reflecting a relatively safe coastal community profile. Property crimes including theft and malicious damage represent the most frequent incident types, consistent with broader regional patterns. Overall crime conditions remain stable with no significant escalation trends in recent years.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Urangan is experiencing moderate development activity centred on waterfront precinct renewal, tourism-driven accommodation, and incremental residential infill. As a key service hub for Hervey Bay's whale-watching and marine tourism, development is weighted towards hospitality, holiday rentals, and public realm improvements rather than large-scale residential sprawl. Council DA pipelines reflect adaptive reuse and small-to-medium infill rather than major greenfield projects.
Urangan Boat Harbour Precinct Revitalisation
0.5 kmCouncil-led waterfront activation including public realm improvements, marine facilities upgrade, and potential commercial/hospitality development along the harbour foreshore.
Determination: 2025-2027
Residential infill near Boat Harbour Drive
1.2 kmSmall-to-medium density residential infill targeting vacant/underutilised land with townhouse and unit mix in proximity to waterfront amenity.
Fraser Coast Regional Council DA pipeline - Urangan coastal precinct
0.8 kmMultiple smaller DAs for holiday rental accommodation, aged care, and local retail/hospitality reflecting Urangan's role as a tourism and services hub.
Hervey Bay Ring Road/transport improvements
2.5 kmRegional transport network improvements that have improved accessibility to Urangan and surrounding retail/commercial nodes.
Holiday accommodation/short-term rental conversions
0.5 kmIncremental conversion of residential stock and small developments targeting the strong tourism and seasonal visitor market around Hervey Bay.
Heritage & Conservation
Urangan is a coastal suburb of Hervey Bay with limited heritage listings. The area is predominantly modern residential and commercial development with modest heritage significance, though the nearby Hervey Bay city centre contains older colonial and early twentieth-century buildings of local note.
Nearby Heritage Items