South Mission Beach at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
968
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about South Mission Beach.
The postcode for South Mission Beach is 4852 (QLD).
South Mission Beach (4852) sits in the Cassowary Coast region of Queensland.
South Mission Beach has roughly 968 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
South Mission Beach scores 4/100 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 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Mission Beach's population at 968, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
968
Median age
51
Family households
72%
Lone person
26%
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)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
968
Median age: 51
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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 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
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Mission Beach.
Local schools for South Mission Beach
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Government School Catchment
Mission Beach State School
Lower Tully State School
Feluga State School
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Frequently asked
About South Mission Beach.
- What is the South Mission Beach postcode?
- South Mission Beach is in the 4852 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- Where is South Mission Beach?
- South Mission Beach is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4852, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Mission Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in South Mission Beach?
- There are 8 schools serving South Mission Beach on this page, including The Rainforest School, Mission Beach State School, Lower Tully State School.
- How walkable is South Mission Beach?
- South Mission Beach has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near South Mission Beach?
- South Mission Beach is close to South Mission, Wongaling Beach, Tam O Shanter, Carmoo, Hull Heads.
- What is the population of South Mission Beach?
- The population of South Mission Beach is approximately 968 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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