Question 1

Is Mission Beach a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Mission Beach is a tropical coastal village on Queensland's Cassowary Coast, with a long sandy beach backed by rainforest and views to the Family Islands such as Dunk Island. It has a relaxed, holiday-oriented feel, a small esplanade of cafés and shops and quiet streets of timber cottages, modern beach houses and caravan parks. Outdoor life centres on swimming, fishing, boating and rainforest walks where cassowary sightings are possible; ferries and boat ramps provide access to nearby islands and the reef. The town centre has been revitalised, boating facilities upgraded, and the suburb has a purpose-built aquatic centre.

Around 1,014 people live in Mission Beach and the median age is 49. Homes are mostly owner-occupied (63.0%) and families are dominated by couples, many without children. That mix points to an established, owner-occupied coastal village with plenty of outdoor recreation on the doorstep; whether it suits you comes down to what you want from a place to live.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Mission Beach?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Mission Beach run to about $585 a week. Against a typical local household income of $1,326 a week at the last Census, that rent would take roughly 44.1% of income, which is a large share. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the figure that matters when weighing how expensive it is to live here.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Mission Beach a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

If you're weighing up Mission Beach as an investment, the past 12 months show a strong rise in house values and a solid lift in house rents. House values climbed 10.7% over the year, while the rent those houses command increased 6.4%.

That means capital growth was the stronger performer for houses this year, with rental income also rising but by less. Which of those outcomes matters more will depend on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	10.7%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	3	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	51	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$585	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	6.4%	N/A

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