Hervey Bay Hospital

Overview

Hervey Bay Hospital is a regional healthcare facility serving the city of Hervey Bay and surrounding communities on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. With approximately 150 beds, the hospital provides comprehensive services including emergency care, surgery, medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health, rehabilitation, and outpatient services. Operating under Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, Hervey Bay Hospital serves a population of approximately 60,000 people across this coastal region known for tourism and retirement living. The facility underwent significant expansion in recent years, including a $44.7 million emergency department redevelopment completed in 2018, enhancing its capabilities to meet the needs of the rapidly growing population. Hervey Bay Hospital offers allied health services, specialised clinics, and community health programs tailored to local needs. The hospital works in close collaboration with Maryborough Hospital, approximately 30 kilometers away, to provide integrated healthcare services across the Fraser Coast region. Hervey Bay Hospital plays a vital role in this significant coastal center located approximately 290 kilometers north of Brisbane, providing essential healthcare services with a particular focus on aged care and chronic disease management that reflects the area’s significant retiree population.