Allison Richards

You must have met the wrong group of people. I have found the majority of people here are friendly and outgoing. The only time this was less apparent was when the virus scare was around and people tried to keep away from others. I still found most were friendly even though not as outgoing. I think your opinion of people in Hervey Bay was unfortunate as this place really is paradise.

I agree with Allison. Yes, some are friendly but most across all age groups act like pigs (especially during the virus scare) and are quite rude. The problem is cheap house prices, high number of renters, poor police presence and minimal employment the place is not a good option unless you want to go into a god's waiting room retirement village.

I agree. Recently holidayed in the area looking to purchase a house and its a town of very unhappy and unfriendly people. Decided we will go elsewhere. An older lady actually said to me its nice to see a happy child (2 year old) you don't see them often here.

would be interested in knowing where people are moving to instead of Hervey Bay. So many places have issues these days, and lack of medical facilities, unless you have big money to spend that is

If you are thinking of buying in HB you need to have sold your home and have cash in the bank or the agents are not interested in you. There is a housing crisis across Queensland but especially in coastal areas, one of the reasons is people are scared to sell and not be able to find a place to buy. Knowing how fast property sells you would think agents would be more accommodating and even encourage subject to the sale of your place allowing people to secure a property while theirs is selling but no not interested , all about quick turn around and commission, which is insanely high.

I agree. Unless you are an established local maybe, people are not open to newcomers. Very cliquey. Ive lived here three years and moving away and a forum I was on described the loneliness a lot of people feel living in Hervey Bay.