Queensland location profile
Howard QLD 4659
Howard is a small, historic Fraser Coast township with a friendly, country feel and affordable housing. It appeals to retirees and families seeking a quiet lifestyle within easy reach of Hervey Bay and Maryborough.
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Why families consider Howard
Semi-rural and family-friendly, with a notable retiree population and a relaxed pace. Heritage from former coal mining and rail activity remains evident, and daily life centers on community facilities and local markets.
Amenities & services
- Local IGA supermarket and convenience stores
- Medical centre and pharmacy
- Post office and banking agencies
- Hotel/pub, cafes and takeaways
- Service station
- Hardware and rural supplies
- Burrum Heads Library — Burrum Heads
- Hervey Bay Library — Pialba
- Maryborough Library — Maryborough
Transport & connectivity
- Proximity to Bruce Highway (A1)
- Burrum Heads Road and Howard–Torbanlea Road links
- Bus connections to Maryborough and Hervey Bay (Wide Bay Transit)
- Maryborough West railway station for long-distance Queensland Rail services
- Howard railway station (North Coast line)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Community hall and showgrounds with local markets
- Skate park and playgrounds
- Sports fields and courts
- Fishing and boating on the Burrum River
- Beaches and boat ramps at Burrum Heads (nearby)
- Burrum River foreshore
- Howard Recreation/Skate Park grounds
- Local reserves around the showgrounds
- Burrum Coast National Park (nearby)
- Lenthalls Dam Recreation Park (nearby)
Education context
Limited local childcare (family day care and small providers); broader long-day care options available in Maryborough and Hervey Bay within a 30–40 minute drive.
- University of the Sunshine Coast — Fraser Coast Campus (Hervey Bay)
- CQUniversity — Bundaberg Campus