What to know about Hervey Bay
- At the 2021 Census, 43.3% of the Hervey Bay urban area's occupied private dwellings were owned outright and 27.7% were rented.Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats
- The Hervey Bay Waste Facility at 348 Aalborg Road, Nikenbah, opens seven days from 7.30am to 5pm and is closed on Christmas Day.Source: Fraser Coast Regional Council
- Fraser Coast Regional Council's guide for new residents says wheelie bins are council property and must stay with the property when you move.Source: Fraser Coast Regional Council
- Under Queensland's heavy vehicle rules a removal truck in built-up Hervey Bay may stay beyond an hour only while it keeps dropping off or picking up goods.Source: Queensland Government
Settled homes, bigger moves
Hervey Bay has the highest share of homes owned outright of any NSW or Queensland regional hub: 43.3% at the 2021 Census, with 27.7% rented (ABS). Many moves come from long-settled homes, with years of belongings to pack. See house removals and last-minute removals.
The tip and the bins
The Hervey Bay Waste Facility at Nikenbah opens seven days from 7.30am to 5pm, except Christmas Day (Fraser Coast Regional Council). Leave the wheelie bins: the council's guide for new residents says they are council property and stay with the house (Fraser Coast Regional Council).
On the street, Queensland lets a heavy or long vehicle stop in a built-up area for up to an hour, or longer only while loading or unloading goods the whole time (Queensland Government). Then request a quote.
Common questions
When is the Hervey Bay tip open?
Seven days from 7.30am to 5pm, closed on Christmas Day.
Do I take my wheelie bins to the new house?
No. The council's guide says bins are council property and stay with the property.
Do you cover Urangan, Pialba and Point Vernon?
Yes. Type your suburb and state in the form.