Ray White - Maryborough

About Ray White - Maryborough

Maryborough is located approximately 3 hours drive north of Brisbane.A town steep in history and tradition, Queensland's third oldest town has seen a recent revival in Real Estate interest largely due to competitive property prices and the attractive lifestyle options Maryborough offers.Located within the town's business hub, Ray White Maryborough handles residential sales, commercial sales, rural sales and property management.Settled in 1847 and proclaimed a City in 1905, Maryborough was the port for wool, timber and sugar industries and the supply centre for the Gympie goldfields.Some 22,000 migrants entered Australia directly from Europe by sailing ship through the Port of Maryborough from 1859.Maryborough has a significant historical precinct and became a City of regional influence. With golden memories of the past, a bright future, modern facilities, 19th century charm and friendly people, Maryborough is a great place to live, raise a family, establish a business or retire.With a population of 26,000 is the dominant commercial centre for the surrounding local government areas of Woocoo; Tiaro and West Hervey Bay.Fraser Island, the largest sand based island in the world and the world heritage listed national park; Kingfisher Bay; Eurong and Happy Valley Resorts, are only 1.5 hours drive and barge trip, east of Maryborough.The wilderness areas, unique freshwater lakes, coloured sands, rainforest streams, shipwrecks and 140km of untouched ocean beaches, exhibiting protected flora and fauna, make Fraser Island an International tourist destination.