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Maryborough, an Australian city and suburb, is situated in the Fraser Coast Region of Queensland. The area is 256 kilometres from the state capital, Brisbane and 114 kilometres from Bundaberg.

Maryborough's neighbouring localities include Aldershot, St Helens, Island Plantation, Walkers Point, Maryborough West, Tinana, Granville, and Bidwill. At the 2018 population estimates, Maryborough recorded a total urban population of 27,282 inhabitants. The city's population has grown at an average of 0.12% annually over the last five years. Maryborough lies on the Mary River, Queensland, closely connected to Hervey Bay, its neighbouring city.

Famous Destinations Around Maryborough

Queens Park The place offers an exciting ride on the historic steam train. It provides impressive views like bronze statues, rotundas, audio information, a waterfall, beautiful sights of the Mary River, a replica of Mary Ann Train, and several interesting trees. Further, the place even offers the World War 1 memorial walk right from Gallipoli to Armistice.

Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary This is a small native zoo having numerous native parrots, wallabies, kangaroos, lizards, snakes, and other native species, such as the Dingo!

Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum This military museum is home to gorgeous exhibits and fascinating collections across three floors that every war enthusiast will find interesting.

Facilities in Maryborough There is a public library in Maryborough named John Anderson Library, operated by the Fraser Coast Regional Council. Maryborough is home to several primary, secondary, and tertiary schools. Transportation facilities are served by Maryborough West station, Greyhound Australia coach services, and local bus services.

History of Maryborough Any traces of human inhabitation in the city can be dated back as far as 6,000 years ago! The Batjala and Gubbi Gubbi were the original inhabitants of Maryborough. The first Europeans who took a detailed survey of the area, especially the Hervey Bay coastline, included the navigators Matthew Flinders and William Edwardson in 1802 and 1822, respectively.