Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Mission Beach

QLD4852

Mission Beach at a glance

Walk score

20

Very car dependent

Population

1,014

Median age 49

The brief

What to know about Mission Beach.

The postcode for Mission Beach is 4852 (QLD).

Mission Beach (4852) sits in the Cassowary Coast region of Queensland.

Mission Beach has roughly 1,014 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Mission Beach scores 20/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Mission Beach's population at 1,014, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

1,014

Median age

49

Family households

65%

Lone person

30%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$350/wk

Owner occupied

60%

Renter occupied

35%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,014

Median age: 49

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Cassowary Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

4,896

total offences in 2026 across the Cassowary Coast Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences1,019 (20.8%)
Offences Against Property508 (10.4%)
Drug Offences291 (5.9%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)245 (5.0%)
Offences Against the Person231 (4.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

20

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Mission Beach.

Local schools for Mission Beach

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Government School Catchment

Mission Beach State School

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El Arish State School

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Feluga State School

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Frequently asked

About Mission Beach.

What is the Mission Beach postcode?
Mission Beach is in the 4852 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
Where is Mission Beach?
Mission Beach is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4852, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Mission Beach?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $350.
What schools are in Mission Beach?
There are 7 schools serving Mission Beach on this page, including Mission Beach State School, The Rainforest School, El Arish State School.
How walkable is Mission Beach?
Mission Beach has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Mission Beach?
Mission Beach is close to Clump Point, Narragon Beach, Wongaling Beach, Djiru, Bingil Bay.
What is the population of Mission Beach?
The population of Mission Beach is approximately 1,014 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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