Garners Beach vs Mission Beach
Mission Beach scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Garners Beach (939) sits above Mission Beach (937). Garners Beach skews owner-occupied (77%), Mission Beach runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
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Garners Beach and Mission Beach side by side
| Measure | Garners Beach | Mission Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 939 | 937 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 31 | 1,014 |
| Median age | 54 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 3077 mm | 2985 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 30.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Garners Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 937).
Garners Beach vs Mission Beach: common questions
Does Garners Beach or Mission Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Garners Beach scores 939 vs 937 in Mission Beach. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Garners Beach or Mission Beach?
Mission Beach scores 20/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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