Fraser Coast Regional Council



The Fraser Coast Regional Council oversees the management and development of one of Australia's fastest growing regions with a population of over 92,000 residents. 

The Fraser Coast is the gateway to the World Heritage listed Fraser Island, the Great Sandy Strait and the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef.  It includes the popular tourism centre of Hervey Bay and the heritage city of  Maryborough with its major manufacturing and engineering operations. The country areas include Tiaro, Howard and Torbanlea.

Several coastal communities lie along the mainland shore adding charm and variety to a region rich in cultural and natural beauty.

Ten Councillors and a Mayor sit on the Fraser Coast Regional Council, which was formed in March 2008 and incorporates the former city councils of Maryborough and Hervey Bay and the former shires of Tiaro and Woocoo.

The Fraser Coast Regional Council’s main administration centres are in Hervey Bay and Maryborough with a smaller centre servicing Tiaro.

The region covers an area of 7,125 sq m - from the Gunalda Range to the south, past Howard on the Bruce Highway to the north, east to Fraser Island and west to near Biggenden.