Mary River

Maryborough is a charming city located on the Mary River in Queensland, Australia.

It has a population of 15,287 people and is approximately 255 kilometres north of Brisbane. Maryborough is closely tied to its neighbor city Hervey Bay, forming part of the area known as the Fraser Coast.

The city is situated on the Mary River and is home to the neighborhood of Baddow in the west. Nearby Fraser Island is easily accessible by ferry. Maryborough boasts several heritage-listed sites, including St. Paul's Anglican Church and Hall, St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, and the Maryborough Post Office.

As the self-styled Heritage City of Queensland, Maryborough holds heritage markets each Thursday and has preserved 19th and 20th-century buildings. It also has various tourist attractions, such as the Mary Ann Steam Locomotive, Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum, and the Fraser Coast Regional Gallery.

Maryborough's main industrial company is Downer Rail, responsible for building rolling stock and locomotives for Queensland Rail. The Maryborough Sugar Factory and the local farming and timber industries also contribute to the economy.

Transport options in Maryborough include the North Coast line, coach services, and the Maryborough TAFE Campus. The city has several local primary and secondary schools, as well as amenities like the John Anderson Library and Life Church Maryborough.

Rugby League is popular in Maryborough, with the Maryborough Wallaroos as the premier club in the Queensland Rugby League Central Division Bundaberg Rugby League competition.