Maryborough, Queensland is located on the Mary River in Queensland, Australia, approximately 255 kilometres drive north of Brisbane. Tourism plays a significant part in the economy of the city today. Maryborough is the self-styled Heritage City of Queensland and holds heritage markets each Thursday. The city has many preserved 19th and 20th century buildings including the General Post Office and Customs House. Maryborough’s income also comes from numerous farming and station prospects in and around the city and has a healthy fishing industry. Nearby towns a short drive away include Hervey Bay (30 minutes), Gympie (60 minutes) and Bundaberg (75 minutes).
Health and Wellbeing Statistics – Maryborough
Like many regional towns, Maryborough is experiencing high levels of inactivity and obesity. According to the 2016 Census there were 27,282 people living in Maryborough. A report published in the Fraser Coast Chronicle (Feb 1, 2018) 70.1% of adults living in Hervey Bay (Wide Bay Region) are overweight or obese. This figure equates to a total of 19,124 people overweight or obese people living in Maryborough.
Fitness Centres in Maryborough
Maryborough Fitness Health & Bodyworks (Large Fitness Centre)
Snap Fitness 24/7 Maryborough (Medium Sized Fitness Centre)
Milon Health Clubs – Maryborough(Small/Boutique Fitness Centre)
Ignite Health and Performance(Small/Boutique Fitness Centre)
Curves Gym Maryborough (Small/Boutique Fitness Centre)
CrossFit Maryborough (Small/Boutique Fitness Centre)
Outdoor Fitness in Maryborough
Parkrun – Maryborough
Heart Foundation Walking Groups – Maryborough
Fitness Jobs in Maryborough
Personal Trainers and fitness instructors have the option of working in one of the local fitness centres or running sessions in one of the many outdoor training venues.
Fitness Courses in Maryborough
Hervey Bay Fitness College (Face to Face/Hands On Fitness Courses)
Fitness Education Online (Online/Virtual Fitness Courses)
Healthy Nation recommends that students become familiar with each of the existing fitness centres so that they understand what opportunities exist when they graduate. Make sure that the fitness centre agrees to allow you to access the gym before you enrol into the course.
Sporting Groups in Maryborough
Wide Bay Archers
Maryborough Little Athletics Club
Basketball Maryborough
Boonooroo-Sandy Straits Bowls Club
Doon Villa Bowls Club
Maryborough Bowls Club
Maryborough Services Memorial Bowls Club
Maryborough Cricket Association
Point Lookout Croquet Club
Maryborough BMX Club
Maryborough Australian Football Club Inc.
Maryborough Touch Asn Inc.
Wide Bay Rugby League
Fraser Coast Gliding Club Inc.
Boonooroo Golf Course and Tavern
Maryborough Golf Club
Maryborough Gymsports Inc.
Granville Hockey Club
Maryborough & District Hockey Asn.
Maryborough Netball Asn. Inc.
Doonvilla Soccer Club
Granville Soccer Club Inc
Maryborough West Football Club Inc.
Tinana Football Club Inc.
Maryborough Softball Asn.
Hilltop Squash Courts
Mary River Swim Club Inc.
Maryborough & District Junior Tennis Assn.
Maryborough Tenpin Bowl
Schools in Maryborough
Maryborough State High School
Maryborough Central State School
Riverside Christian College
St Mary’s College
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School
Maryborough West State School
Albert State School
Aldridge State High School
Maryborough Special School
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