23/07/2026
Why Hervey Bay continues to attract buyersβ¦
When people ask me why our local property market has remained so resilient, the answer is much bigger than just real estate.
The latest Fraser Coast Economic Snapshot paints a very positive picture for our region:
π‘ Median house prices have increased to $735,000, up 13.08% over the past 12 months.
π Our regional economy has grown to $7.17 billion, an increase of 7.35%.
π· More than 3,200 new jobs have been created, with strong growth across health care, construction, education and retail.
π Unemployment has fallen from 7.0% to 4.5%.
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Our population continues to grow, with more than 1,350 new residents choosing to call the Fraser Coast home.
βοΈ Tourism is also booming, with overnight visitors up almost 15%, bringing more people to experience everything our region has to offer.
These arenβt just statistics. They are the reasons more families, retirees and investors are choosing Hervey Bay and the Fraser Coast.
Strong employment, population growth and continued investment create confidence, and confidence helps support a healthy property market.
If youβve been considering making your next move, now is a great time to have a conversation about your options.
Source: Fraser Coast Regional Council Economic Snapshot, July 2026.