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Mission Beach

City in Queensland, Australia

Overview

Mission Beach is a stunning coastal community set between lush rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Famous for its laid-back atmosphere, long sandy beaches, and rich biodiversity, it offers the perfect escape for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
1,014
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-17.87°, 146.10°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,678
Local Cost
$1,680
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
24.7°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
21.6°C
Record High
37.1°C
Record Low
13.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1409 mm
Internet Speed
157 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
49 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
24.0
Airport
DKI
Distance
9 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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