Question 1

Is Mossman a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Mossman sits on the banks of the Mossman River at the doorway to the Daintree Rainforest and close to the Great Barrier Reef. It has a small regional feel framed by sugar cane paddocks and rainforest-clad hills, with a compact main street of cafes, shops and local services. Housing ranges from weatherboard Queenslanders and riverfront homes to rural properties, and the population mix includes farming families, tourism and hospitality workers and residents seeking a relaxed coastal and rainforest lifestyle. Outdoor life centres on Mossman Gorge, river activities and easy access to coastal attractions via the Captain Cook Highway.

The community numbers 1,935 people with a median age of 43 and a median household income of $1,197 a week (about $62,244 a year). Families make up the bulk of households, with couples of some kind representing about three in four families, and homes are more often owner-occupied (58.9%) than rented (41.0%). Recent amenity work includes a $10.1 million refurbishment of the hospital emergency department, upgrades to the Mossman Pool precinct with a new splash park, council-supported aged care funding and a council report recommending a telecommunications upgrade at Mossman Gorge to improve communications. Whether Mossman suits you comes down to the lifestyle you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Mossman?

Accepted Answer

If you're renting in Mossman, the rents shown sit noticeably against local incomes as recorded at the last Census. Average house rent of about $600 a week would use roughly 50.1% of a typical local household's weekly income of $1,197 at the last Census, which is a large share. Average unit rent of about $420 a week would take about 35.1% of that weekly income, a sizeable share.

For people who plan to rent rather than buy, those rent shares are the most relevant figures to consider; whether they feel expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

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 Mossman a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months house values in Mossman rose 13.5%, a strong increase, while house rents climbed 9.1%, a solid gain. For houses this year, capital growth outpaced rental income. Unit rents rose 14.1% over the same period, a strong increase and faster than house rents, so unit rental income has been the stronger performer among the rent figures. Whether that mix suits your objectives and circumstances is something only you can decide.

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	13.5%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	4	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	73	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$600	$420
Change in rent Past 12 months	9.1%	14.1%

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