Mission Beach vs Djiru
Mission Beach scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Djiru (938) sits above Mission Beach (937).
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Mission Beach and Djiru side by side
| Measure | Mission Beach | Djiru |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 937 | 938 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,014 | – |
| Median age | 49 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2985 mm | 3222 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 31.1°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
- Djiru edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 937).
Mission Beach vs Djiru: common questions
Does Mission Beach or Djiru have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Djiru scores 938 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, Mission Beach or Djiru?
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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