Mission Beach

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 49. This trend is reflected in the age structure, as 21.8% are seniors while children under 15 make up only 13.6%, which is well below the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 17.9% of residents were born overseas. However, this is well below the national proportion of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 85% of the population. Only 4.5% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion at 47.7%, which is well above both the Queensland and national figures.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 15.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 47.7% completing Year 12.

Incomes are generally lower than in most other areas. The typical household earns $1,326 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

The population is slightly healthier than the state average, with 25.6% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the Queensland figure of 28.8%.

Volunteering is a little above the national average at 16.9%. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid care or caring for children is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are 21 First Nations people in the area. Their typical age is 34, which is far older than the state and national averages for First Nations populations.

Homes tend to be small, with just 2.1 people per household. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone (29.6%) and a large percentage of couples without children.

Most people live in detached houses, and 37.1% own their home outright. While 35% of households rent, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,341 is well below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Only 9.4% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

The community is very mobile; 50.4% of residents moved here in the last five years, a figure well above the national average of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Those who are employed are often in construction, hospitality, or agriculture.

While 92.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no health services or schools within a 15-minute walk for any residents.