Mission Beach, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Mission Beach is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 872. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

872 Population 461/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
105.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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About Mission Beach

Mission Beach

Mission Beach is a coastal town and locality in the Cassowary Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Mission Beach had a population of 1,014 people.

People

Population872
Density461/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain105.2 in/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population872
Population Density461 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates-17.8689°, 146.1039°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation105.2 inches (2,672 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mission Beach

Mission Beach is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 872. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 105.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Climate in Mission Beach

Mission Beach has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.3°C), the coldest is Jul (20°C). Average annual precipitation is 3256 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 23.1° / 31.4° 516.1
Feb 27.3°C / 81°F 23.3° / 31.3° 698.4
Mar 26.3°C / 79°F 22.5° / 30.1° 498.9
Apr 24.8°C / 77°F 20.9° / 28.6° 348.5
May 22.8°C / 73°F 19.1° / 26.4° 266.9
Jun 21°C / 70°F 17.2° / 24.8° 135.4
Jul 20°C / 68°F 15.8° / 24.3° 157.4
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 15.9° / 25.3° 102.2
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 17.5° / 27.6° 88.4
Oct 24.2°C / 76°F 19.4° / 29.1° 78.3
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 21° / 30.5° 105.8
Dec 27°C / 81°F 22.5° / 31.5° 259.2
Mission Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 105.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above Australia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density461/sq mi
Coordinates17.8689°S, 146.1039°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 105.2"
177% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 19.41"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 15, 2011.

Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 124 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ita (2014).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Ita Category 2 229 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 4 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 240 km
2006 Larry Category 4 41 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 279 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 285 km
1991 Joy Category 2 150 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 236 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 30 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 15.4 in Warmest
February 80°F (27°C) 19.4 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 18.9 in
April 76°F (24°C) 15.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 8.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in Driest
October 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
November 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in

Mission Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 67°F in July to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 105.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (19.4") and September the driest (2.5").

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Radio Stations near Mission Beach

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Mission Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dorothy Jones Library0.0
Wongaling Beach Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mission Beach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mission Beach Market

Hotels in Mission Beach

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castaways Resort & Spa

Restaurants in Mission Beach

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Charlie's Beachhouse
Mad Pizza Mission
Pepper Vine
Plenty Restaurant & Bar

Cafes in Mission Beach

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bingil Bay Cafe
Cafe Johalia
Glows' Cafe
Joeys' Mission Beach
Laundro Cafe
Shanti Cafe

Shopping Malls in Mission Beach

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beachtown Shopping Village
Homestead Shopping Centre
The Hub

Airports Near Mission Beach

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Atherton Airport-Small Airport
Dallachy(Cardwell) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Dunk Island AirportDKISmall Airport
Glen Ruth Airport-Small Airport
Goshen Station Airport-Small Airport
Herberton Airport-Small Airport
Innisfail AirportIFLSmall Airport
Tully Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mission Beach

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mission Beach Post Office

Treatment Centers in Mission Beach

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cassowary Coast Physiotherapy

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mission Beach

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mission Beach Uniting Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mission Beach

What is the population of Mission Beach?

Mission Beach has a population of 872 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 461 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mission Beach?

Mission Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 105.2 inches.

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