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98 Wharf Street
Maryborough QLD 4650

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Floor area: 1012m2
Land area: 1012m2
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Property Details for 98 Wharf St, Maryborough

Building Type
Commercial
Floor Size
1012m2
Land Size
1012m2
Local Government
Fraser Coast Regional
Lot/Plan
16/M140914

Last Listing description (August 2026)

Phone enquiries - please call 1300 594 794 and quote property ID 40787.

THE CRI An Iconic Licensed Entertainment Venue Ready for Its Next Chapter
Some opportunities don't come along very often.

If you've ever imagined owning your own nightclub, live music venue, entertainment precinct, craft brewery, cocktail bar, events venue or hospitality destination, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

For lease is The Criterion Hotel ("The CRI"), one of regional Queensland's best-known entertainment venues, positioned in the centre of one of Australia's fastest-growing regional cities.

Forget buying a business for hundreds of thousands of dollars in goodwill.
There is NO goodwill to pay.

Walk in, create your own brand, your own atmosphere and your own success story.

Whether you want to recreate the excitement of a live music venue, launch a premium nightclub, establish a vibrant caf and bar, host weddings and functions, develop an entertainment hub or create something Australia hasn't seen beforethe canvas is ready.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY IS DIFFERENT
Approx. 600m of licensed indoor venue
Approx. 412m beer garden and outdoor land
1,012m total site
Existing liquor licence
Some equipment is already in place
No goodwill payment
Long-term security with lease options extending to 20 years (5 x 5-year terms)
Competitive rent of $90,000 per annum + GST + 50% of outgoings
A Licence That Gives You Real Opportunity
Approved trading hours include:
10:00am until Midnight Sunday to Wednesday
Until 2:00am Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Those late-night trading approvals are increasingly difficult to obtain and create enormous potential for entertainment operators.

IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES
PICTURE...

Australia's next great regional live music venue.
A country nightclub with DJs every weekend.
Touring bands and tribute shows.
Comedy nights.
Karaoke Nights.
Trivia Nights.
Sports bar and big-screen events.
Cocktail lounge.
Function and wedding venue.
Brewery taproom.
Family-friendly caf by day and entertainment venue by night.
Outdoor festivals in the beer garden.
Food truck evenings.
Corporate events.
Gaming and hospitality expansion (subject to approvals).
Multiple bottle shop opportunities throughout Maryborough (subject to approvals).

THE DREAM IS ENDLESS!

The venue has successfully operated in a variety of formats over many years including caf, licensed hotel, nightclub and entertainment venue.
Now it's your turn.

WHY MARYBOROUGH?
Smart operators are increasingly looking beyond the capital citiesand for good reason.
Maryborough is one of Queensland's great regional cities, rich in history, character, and community spirit. Located within the rapidly growing Fraser Coast region, it enjoys a steady local population while attracting visitors year-round for its heritage streetscape, festivals, nearby beaches, whale watching, caravanning tourism, and the gateway to K'gari (Fraser Island).

The city continues to benefit from significant government investment, growing tourism, and increasing residential development, creating exciting opportunities for hospitality operators who can deliver something memorable.
People don't just come to Maryborough to pass throughthey come to experience it.

And every thriving regional city deserves an outstanding entertainment venue.

AN OWNER WHO WANTS YOU TO SUCCEED
The owner understands that great venues are built through great operators.
Flexible lease discussions are welcomed, with the aim of finding the right tenant who can unlock the venue's enormous potential and create something the community will embrace.

THIS ISN'T JUST A LEASE
It's a chance to build a destination.
To create a venue that people talk about.
To host unforgettable nights.
To own a business that becomes part of a city's story.
Opportunities like this rarely come to marketparticularly without paying goodwill.

If you've ever wanted to back yourself and create one of Queensland's great regional entertainment venues, this is your opportunity.

Enquire today and start writing the next chapter of The CRI.

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Property History for 98 Wharf St, Maryborough, QLD 4650

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$225,000
11 Apr 2014
Listed for Rent
$1.73k/w
06 Jul 2026
  • 06 Jul 2026
    Listed for Rent $90,000 / year
  • 28 Sep 2025
    Listed for Rent $90,000 / year
  • 04 Jun 2025
    Listed for Sale $1,400,000
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About Maryborough 4650

The size of Maryborough is approximately 26.5 square kilometres. There are 45 parks, covering nearly 7.5% of the total area. The population of Maryborough in 2016 was 15406 people. By 2021 the population was 15287 showing a population decline of 0.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Maryborough is 60-69 years. Households in Maryborough are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Maryborough work in a community and personal service occupation.In 2021, 61.50% of the homes in Maryborough were owner-occupied compared with 59.70% in 2016.

Maryborough has 8,473 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Maryborough have seen a 126.24% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 101.69% increase. As at 31 July 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Maryborough is $583,729 while the median value for Units is $406,713.
  • Houses have a median rent of $525 while Units have a median rent of $390.
There are currently 116 properties listed for sale, and 67 properties listed for rent in Maryborough on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 422 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Maryborough.

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