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South Mission Beach, Australia

Queensland · Australia

South Mission Beach is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 993. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
993 Population 525/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
105.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$24,336 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,336 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population993
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density525/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,336
Per Capita$24,336
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

C
Home Value$180,200
Rent$901
Ownership71.4%
Housing Units397

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain105.2 in/yr
Sunny Days178/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population993
Population Density525 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates-17.9500°, 146.0833°
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)
Median Household Income$24,336
Median Age51.0 years

About South Mission Beach

South Mission Beach is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 993. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 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.

South Mission Beach has a population of 993 with a density of 525 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

993
Total Population
525
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above Australia avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

South Mission Beach vs Australia Average

The median household income in South Mission Beach is $24,336, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,336 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $468, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 94 business establishments.

Income: South Mission Beach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,336
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,336
Avg Weekly Wage$468

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)94

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in South Mission Beach is $180,200, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 71.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 397 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,200
36% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$901
23% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.4%
Owner-Occupied71.4%
Renter-Occupied28.6%
Housing Units397

Property Tax

South 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. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 105.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

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)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density525/sq mi
Coordinates-17.9500°N, 146.0833°W
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 M4.8 122 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 72 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 1 236 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 6 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 246 km
2006 Larry Category 4 50 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 285 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 281 km
1991 Joy Category 2 158 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 233 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 39 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 (25°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

South 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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Schools in South Mission Beach

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lower Tully State School
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Libraries in South Mission Beach

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

Farmers Markets in South Mission Beach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mission Beach Market

Hotels in South Mission Beach

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Elandra Mission Beach

Cafes in South Mission Beach

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beachys' Coconut Cafe

Airports Near South Mission Beach

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Atherton AirportSmall Airport
Dallachy(Cardwell) AerodromeSmall Airport
Dunk Island AirportDKISmall Airport
Glen Ruth AirportSmall Airport
Goshen Station AirportSmall Airport
Herberton AirportSmall Airport
Ingham AirportIGHSmall Airport
Innisfail AirportIFLSmall Airport
Tully AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in South Mission Beach

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cassowary Coast Physiotherapy

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 South Mission Beach

What is the population of South Mission Beach?

South Mission Beach has a population of 993 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 525 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is South Mission Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,336, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,200 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in South Mission Beach?

South 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. The area receives 178 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 105.2 inches.

How is the job market in South Mission Beach?

South Mission Beach has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $468. There are 94 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in South Mission Beach?

The median home value in South Mission Beach is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 71.4%.

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