Media - Fraser Coast Property Industry Association

Where is Hervey Bay, Really?

Hervey Bay is now the biggest city in the Wide Bay region and one of the fastest growing in Queensland—so why don’t we actually have a suburb called Hervey Bay? It’s an odd quirk when you think about it. Our city’s name lives in the minds of millions—known for whales, beaches, and K’gari ( Fraser […]

Why Is Development Still a Dirty Word in 2025?

Despite decades of evolution, regulation, and professionalism, the term “development” still makes many Australians uneasy. It lingers as a trigger word—conjuring images of greed, bulldozers, and soulless suburbs. But why? And more importantly, is that perception still valid in 2025? Much of the mistrust traces back to the Gold Coast’s notorious “white shoe brigade” of […]

Is Sports Tourism the Next Phase of Fraser Coast’s Growth and Youth Retention?

The recent announcement that Olympic archery will be hosted right here on the Fraser Coast is a game-changer—not just for Maryborough, but for our entire region. This isn’t just about sport. It’s about putting Fraser Coast on the global stage and seizing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shape our future. Imagine what we could achieve with […]

Bridging Generations: Unleashing Potential Through Mentorship on the Fraser Coast

The Fraser Coast boasts one of Australia’s most seasoned demographics, with an average age of 51. While some may view this through a lens of challenge, if we play our cards right, it’s a goldmine of opportunity. Imagine leveraging this collective repository of global business savvy and hard-earned wisdom—what a powerhouse we could become! Why […]

Shaping a Thriving Fraser Coast: The Future of Affordable Housing

Housing affordability is one of the most pressing challenges on the Fraser Coast, and as a community, we have the opportunity to drive real change. The issue isn’t simple—COVID accelerated the crisis, but our region’s ongoing growth of 2,500 new residents each year means we need at least 1,200 new homes annually. However, a shortage […]

Does the Fraser Coast Lack Vision?

Over the decades, regional cities that embraced bold, ambitious projects have transformed into thriving hubs, boasting vibrant economies and attracting young families. These cities didn’t settle for the status quo—they invested in transformative infrastructure and bold ideas that created pride, opportunity, and lasting change. So where does the Fraser Coast stand? Sadly, we seem to […]

Reimagining Hervey Bay: Infrastructure and innovation for a changing world

AS HERVEY Bay’s population ages, we stand at a pivotal economic crossroads. The world is changing rapidly, and we must change with it. Our infrastructure, education system, and urban landscape need a radical overhaul to attract a younger, more dynamic demographic and ensure our community thrives in the coming decades. Our education system must be […]

Attracting youth to secure Hervey Bay’s future

| 25 July 2024 Attracting youth to secure Hervey Bay’s future HERVEY Bay faces a critical juncture: if we don’t pivot our focus towards attracting younger generations, we risk severe workforce shortages within the next 20 years. Our current trajectory, heavily skewed towards catering to retirees, is unsustainable. As president of the Fraser Coast Property […]

ABC Wide Bay Radio | 10 July 2024

FCPIA President Glen Winney Discusses the FCPIA’s Top 10 Priority Projects on ABC Wide Bay with James Taylor Listen to the Interview HERE The Fraser Coast Property Industry Association (FCPIA) is making waves with the recent unveiling of its Top 10 Priority Projects Document. FCPIA President Glen Winney, in an engaging interview on ABC Wide […]

Rethinking Community Glue: Investing in Sports for a United Fraser Coast

AUSTRALIA is changing, and as a region, we need to change with it, finding new ways to create our social glue. Insightful demographer Simon Kuestenmacher recently highlighted a profound shift: religion no longer serves as the primary social glue in our communities. Research shows that only 47.8% of the Fraser Coast identifies as Christian, while […]

Begin with the end in mind: the future of Hervey Bay | 30/5/24

RECENTLY, one of Australia’s leading demographers, Simon Kuestenmacher from The Demographics Group, visited Hervey Bay. His presentation made it clear that our town needs to change direction. Currently, Hervey Bay has an aging population with an average age over 51. Over the next 20 years, this population will require high levels of care. Our current […]

Fraser Coast future: booming population demands bold planning | 2 May 2024

AS WE Navigate the post-COVID landscape, Fraser Coast is experiencing a transformative population boom. Pre-pandemic, our population stood at approximately 106,796. Fast forward just four years, and this number has surged to 118,505. With projections originally set for 130,706 by 2041, current trends suggest we could see numbers between 150,000 and 160,000 within 20 years. […]

Does the new Town Planning Scheme plan for AI? | 5 April 2024

AS THE Fraser Coast Regional Council gears up to unveil its town planning scheme in 2025, a pivotal opportunity looms on the horizon—an opportunity to embrace the transformative wave of artificial intelligence (AI) that is set to redefine our future. With the plan poised to chart the region’s course over the next two decades, the […]

How Hervey Bay’s property market shapes our community

IN THE HEART of Hervey Bay, the property market stands not just as a sector of our economy, but as the very lifeblood of our community.

07/02/2024 Are Internet Trolls holding Hervey Bay back?

IN HERVEY Bay, the presence of internet trolls on social media platforms like Facebook, who vocally criticise every development, poses a significant challenge. These individuals, who can be likened to the Muppets’ characters Waldorf and Statler, are not only vocal but their actions have real consequences. Their negative and misleading commentary can adversely affect property […]

11/01/2024 – 21 Storeys – Should we, or Shouldn’t we?

21 storeys – Should we, or shouldn’t we? THIS is the question raging around Hervey Bay at the moment. There are also a lot of mistruths and scare campaigns going on around the 21-storey application and the idea of going higher. FCPIA don’t advocate on individual applications, and I would like to throw some facts […]

30/11/2023 – Fraser Coast is in the Shadows!

WHEN is the Fraser Coast going to get out of the shadows of the Wide Bay and really form its own identity as a region, like the Sunshine Coast? The Wide Bay as an entity disadvantages the Fraser Coast. We are always treated as the poor cousins when it comes to funding from government departments, […]

02/11/2023 Should Politicians focus on infrastructure?

AFTER a failed “Voice” campaign incurring over $450Mil in costs and months of distraction from the key issues affecting the majority of the population, you must ask what our politicians’ priorities are.You would think infrastructure and the cost of living and housing should be up there as key priorities.In Queensland, we have State and Council […]

05/10/2023 Is the Face of Hervey Bay Changing

07/09/2023 – Is The Residential Market Still Strong?

05/05/2022- Do Elections Impact The Property Market?

04/04/22 Experts shoot down claims Wide Bay property market has stalled

Glen Winney says Fraser Coast, Bundaberg, Gympie property markets strong New REA Group data has revealed 113 of Queensland’s 775 towns and suburbs experienced a fall in median house prices since hitting their peak. Eight of these were in the Wide Bay. Home hunters looking for a unit in the Wide Bay will have to […]