Queensland location profile
Benaraby QLD 4680
Benaraby is a quiet rural-residential suburb in the Gladstone Region known for acreage living, river and dam access, and a laid-back community feel. It appeals to families and professionals seeking space and proximity to industry hubs in Gladstone, with easy access to outdoor recreation at Lake Awoonga and the Boyne River.
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Why families consider Benaraby
Predominantly family households and trades/industry workers on larger blocks and small acreage, with a lifestyle focused on boating, fishing, and commuting to nearby Gladstone, Boyne Island, and Tannum Sands for work, schools, and shops.
Amenities & services
- Local service station/roadhouse and convenience stores
- Tannum Central Shopping Centre (nearby)
- Boyne Island local shops and supermarkets
- Gladstone Hospital and private medical clinics (in Gladstone)
- GP, dental and allied health in Tannum Sands/Boyne Island
- Cafes, takeaway and pubs in Tannum Sands/Boyne Island
- Boyne Island Library, Boyne Island
- Gladstone City Library, Gladstone CBD
Transport & connectivity
- Closest train: Gladstone Station (~20km north) on the North Coast Line
- Regional/local bus services via Boyne Island–Tannum Sands (limited); school buses operate
- Bruce Highway (A1), Gladstone–Benaraby Road (State Route 58), Tannum Sands Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Benaraby Dragway (Gladstone drag racing venue)
- Lake Awoonga boating, fishing, camping and picnic areas
- Boyne River boat ramps and kayaking
- Turtleway Bikeway (nearby Boyne Island–Tannum Sands)
- Sports clubs and fields in Tannum Sands/Boyne Island
- Lake Awoonga Recreation Area
- Boyne River Foreshore
- Wurdong Heights Conservation Park (nearby)
- Wild Cattle Island National Park (accessible from Tannum Sands)
Education context
Limited within Benaraby; multiple long day care, kindergarten and family day care options in Tannum Sands and Boyne Island (approx 10–15 minutes' drive), with moderate demand at peak times.
- CQUniversity Gladstone Marina Campus (South Gladstone)
- CQUniversity Gladstone City Campus (Gladstone)