South Mission Beach, QLD: suburb profile

The population of South Mission Beach QLD is 968 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Mission Beach is $720 per week ($37,440 per year). Median rent in South Mission Beach is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). South Mission Beach has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. South Mission Beach has a population density of 48 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in South Mission Beach is England. The most common religion is No religion (40.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Mission Beach is $1,513.

Population
968
Census 2021
Median income
$720/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
51years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

South Mission Beach vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in South Mission Beach is $720 a week, 4% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 855th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, the same as the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 24.9% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 51, 9 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureSouth Mission BeachTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$720/wk$747/wk −4%$766/wk
Household income$1,286/wk$1,593/wk −19%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$320/wk 0%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,513/mo$1,625/mo −7%$1,733/mo
Median age5142 +9 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.9%20.4% +4.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in South Mission Beach, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

South Mission Beach Population

968 residents at the 2021 Census.

South Mission Beach Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$720/wk
$37,440 per year
Ranked 5,107 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
51years
13 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,513/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

South Mission Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,286/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 24.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in South Mission Beach against your income

About $5,573 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $966/wk
Rent share 24.9%

South Mission Beach Schools

2
schools nearby
0
government
964
avg ICSEA score
20
total students
The Rainforest School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 20 students
964
ICSEA
The Rainforest School - South Mission Beach Campus Independent
Primary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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South Mission Beach Map

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South Mission Beach, Queensland: 17.9510°S, 146.0803°E

South Mission Beach Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (2)

People in South Mission Beach

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (490) Female 49.2% (474)

Population Density

48
people per km²
968 people · 20.3 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,465
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.5%
New Zealand
3.2%
South Africa
1.2%
United States of America
1.1%
Canada
0.6%
Netherlands
0.5%
Scotland
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

French
0.6%
Italian
0.5%
Afrikaans
0.3%
Hindi
0.3%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
41.5%
Australian
33.8%
Scottish
14.3%
Irish
12.3%
German
6.8%
Italian
6.0%
Australian Aboriginal
2.5%
Greek
1.7%
Dutch
1.3%
Filipino
1.2%
Indian
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
40.4%
Catholic
21.5%
Anglican
11.5%
Not stated
10.7%
Uniting Church
5.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.8%
Pentecostal
1.8%
Eastern Orthodox
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.1% 445
Separated
3.7% 30
Divorced
11.9% 96
Widowed
3.2% 26
Never married
26.0% 210

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
45.4%
Couple: children under 15
37.4%
One parent: children under 15
7.3%
Couple: no children under 15
5.5%
One parent: no children under 15
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
25.8%
2 persons
49.6%
3 persons
9.0%
4 persons
9.6%
5 persons
4.1%
6+ persons
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in South Mission Beach

Housing Tenure

Of the 387 occupied private dwellings in South Mission Beach at the 2021 Census, 27.9% were rented, 41.6% owned outright and 28.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
41.6% 161 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
28.2% 109 dwellings
Rented
27.9% 108 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
85.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
11.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.8%
2 bedrooms
25.4%
3 bedrooms
43.0%
4 bedrooms
23.0%
5 bedrooms
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.7%
$300-$449/mo
3.4%
$450-$599/mo
5.7%
$600-$799/mo
4.5%
$800-$999/mo
3.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
28.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.8%
1 vehicle
36.3%
2 vehicles
45.6%
3 vehicles
12.1%
4+ vehicles
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in South Mission Beach

Employment

Employed full-time
35.9% 255 people
Employed part-time
21.5% 153 people
Unemployed
1.1% 8 people
Not in labour force
41.4% 294 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
25.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.6%
Managers
13.5%
Community & Personal Service
11.3%
Clerical & Administrative
11.0%
Labourers
10.6%
Sales Workers
3.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.6%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
7.2%
$500-$649/wk
6.9%
$650-$799/wk
9.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.4%
$4,000+/wk
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.2%
$1-$149/wk
6.4%
$150-$299/wk
5.9%
$300-$399/wk
5.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.2%
Did not go to work
10.9%
Car (passenger)
5.2%
Walked only
2.6%
Other
2.3%
Bus
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.5%
Bachelor Degree
23.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.9%
Postgraduate Degree
8.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.7%
Certificate I/II
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
24.0%
Management & Commerce
15.6%
Education
14.0%
Health
12.0%
Society & Culture
10.0%
Architecture & Building
8.8%
Agriculture & Environment
6.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.0%
Creative Arts
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
44.3%
Secondary: Government
37.3%
Vocational Education
8.2%
Pre-school
5.1%
Primary: Catholic
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.9%
Has need for assistance
5.2%
Need for assistance not stated
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
67
Arthritis
40
Heart disease
30
Diabetes
26
Asthma
25
Lung condition
23
Cancer
17
Kidney disease
13
Stroke
12

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.0% 103
Did not provide
86.0% 634

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.1% 155
Not a volunteer
78.9% 581

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.9% 7
Previously served
5.5% 41
Never served
93.5% 691

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
21.6%
1 child
16.6%
2 children
30.3%
3 children
25.4%
4 children
5.2%
5+ children
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
15
1961: 1970
15
1971: 1980
21
1981: 1990
33
1991: 2000
13
2001: 2010
31
2011: 2015
18
2016
5
2017
9

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

18.3%
moved in the last year
50.1%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
710
Moved: same area (SA2)
72
Moved from QLD
61
Moved from NSW
9
Moved from VIC
9
Moved from SA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.2%
5: 14 hours
33.0%
15: 29 hours
15.5%
30+ hours
11.4%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
88.3%
Step family: no other children
11.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near South Mission Beach

The closest suburb to South Mission Beach is Wongaling Beach, 5.9 km away.

Wongaling Beach
5.9 km away · income $699/wk · rent $273/wk
Mission Beach
10.0 km away · income $711/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Mission Beach

What is the population of South Mission Beach QLD?

The population of South Mission Beach QLD is 968 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 48 people per km². South Mission Beach is ranked #4,027 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in South Mission Beach?

The median personal income in South Mission Beach QLD is $720 per week, or $37,440 per year. The median household income is $1,286 per week. Family income is $1,465 per week. South Mission Beach is ranked #5,107 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in South Mission Beach?

Median rent in South Mission Beach QLD is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 24.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. South Mission Beach ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in South Mission Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Mission Beach QLD is $1,513. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in South Mission Beach?

The median age in South Mission Beach QLD is 51 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is South Mission Beach a good suburb to live in?

South Mission Beach is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 968. The median income is $720/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32596. All dollar figures in AUD.