Aurukun Shire Council
Mission River
Mission River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
974
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Mission River.
Mission River (4874) sits in the Aurukun region of Queensland.
Mission River has roughly 974 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mission River scores 0/100 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 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mission River's population at 974, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
974
Median age
30
Family households
81%
Lone person
20%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$121/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
92%
At a deeper level
974
Median age: 30
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Safety
Crime and safety.
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 Aurukun Shire 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.
1,045
total offences in 2026 across the Aurukun Shire Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Mission River.
Local schools for Mission River
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Government School Catchment
Western Cape College
Non-Government Schools
Kluthuthu Christian College
St Joseph's Parish School
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Frequently asked
About Mission River.
- What is the Mission River postcode?
- Mission River is in the 4874 postcode, in QLD, in the Aurukun Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mission River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $121.
- What schools are in Mission River?
- There are 3 schools serving Mission River on this page, including Kluthuthu Christian College, St Joseph's Parish School, Western Cape College.
- How walkable is Mission River?
- Mission River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mission River?
- Mission River is close to Weipa Airport, Evans Landing, Nanum, Weipa, Trunding.
- What is the population of Mission River?
- Mission River has approximately 974 residents. The median age is 30.
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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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