South Mission Beach · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in South Mission Beach

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

More than 81% of homes in South Mission Beach are separate houses, which is well above the national figure. This coastal area is largely made up of detached dwellings, though they tend to be smaller than those in other similar regions.

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📍 South Mission Beach, Suburb / Locality

Where South Mission Beach sits — Median rent (weekly)

$320 ▲ +28.0%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is South Mission Beach — higher than 63% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
South Mission Beach$320
4852, QLD $300
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,513, which is a little below the national figure of $1,863. Weekly rents are $320, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but a little below the state and national averages.

$320 ▲ +28.0%

Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $280
  • 2021: $320

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,513 ▼ -0.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,517
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $1,513

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In South Mission Beach, $200–$349 is the majority at 52%; $350–$549 is next at 45%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In South Mission Beach, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 40%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (22%) and Under $1,000 (21%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright home ownership is far above the national figure at 41.6%. While 27.9% of households rent, which is much higher than most similar areas, this is still well below the Queensland average of 33.1%.

27.9% ▼ -21.2%

Higher than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 35.4%
  • 2016: 32.2%
  • 2021: 27.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

41.6% ▲ +26.1%

Higher than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 33.0%
  • 2016: 33.4%
  • 2021: 41.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In South Mission Beach, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (28%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are the main housing type, though the 67.4% of homes with three or more bedrooms is well below the national average. This contributes to a higher number of people per bedroom compared to most other areas.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

81.4% ▲ +0.2%

Lower than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 81.3%
  • 2016: 82.0%
  • 2021: 81.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

67.4% ▲ +3.5%

Lower than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 65.2%
  • 2016: 66.6%
  • 2021: 67.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In South Mission Beach, Separate house is the majority at 81%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 13%.

Bedrooms per home

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In South Mission Beach, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 2 bedrooms (25%) and 4 bedrooms (23%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in South Mission Beach [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32596/south-mission-beach/topic/housing-dwellings