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Mission River QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mission River, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Mission River QLD is 974 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mission River is $344 per week ($17,888 per year). Median rent in Mission River is $121 per week ($524 per month). Mission River has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mission River has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mission River is Fiji. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Mission River Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mission River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$344/wk

$17,888 per year

#8817 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$121/wk

$524 per month

#8507 of 14,663

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Median Age

30years

8 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 3.6 · 1.3 per bedroom

Mission River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (506) Female 48.2% (470)

Population Density

0.2

people per km²

974 people · 5399.0 km²

Households

3.6

Avg household size

1.3

Persons per bedroom

$924

Family income/wk

Mission River Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Mission River Country of Birth

Australia

99.2%

Fiji

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Mission River Religion

No Religion

36.8%

Not stated

28.9%

Uniting Church

17.5%

Anglican

6.7%

Pentecostal

4.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.7%

Catholic

2.3%

Christian (other)

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mission River Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

35.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

34.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Mission River Languages Spoken at Home

Other

54.5%

Australian Indigenous

45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Mission River Employment

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Employed full-time

19.1% 81 people

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Employed part-time

8.7% 37 people

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Unemployed

6.4% 27 people

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Not in labour force

65.9% 280 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Mission River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.5%

Certificate I/II

17.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.9%

Postgraduate Degree

3.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.8%

Bachelor Degree

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Mission River Occupation

Professionals

23.0%

Community & Personal Service

16.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

16.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.8%

Managers

13.1%

Clerical & Administrative

11.5%

Labourers

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Mission River Field of Study

Engineering

26.7%

Management & Commerce

17.8%

Society & Culture

17.8%

Health

13.3%

Education

13.3%

Architecture & Building

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Mission River Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mission River Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

27.8%

$1-$149/wk

2.8%

$150-$299/wk

2.8%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

12.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.4%

$800-$999/wk

2.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.8%

$4,000+/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mission River Marital Status

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Married

14.2% 102

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Separated

0.4% 3

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Divorced

3.5% 25

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Widowed

2.4% 17

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Never married

79.6% 573

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mission River Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

56.4%

Other

37.2%

English

3.8%

Australian

1.8%

Irish

0.5%

German

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mission River School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

51.1%

Secondary — Government

32.4%

Pre-school

11.5%

Vocational Education

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Mission River Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.5% 21

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No need for assistance

98.5% 1,364

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Mission River Volunteering

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Volunteer

6.3% 26

—

Not a volunteer

93.7% 388

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mission River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

57.0%

Walked only

16.4%

Car (passenger)

14.8%

Other

4.7%

Did not go to work

4.7%

Ferry

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Mission River Car Ownership

0 vehicles

46.1%

1 vehicle

30.4%

2 vehicles

19.9%

3 vehicles

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Mission River Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.3%

2 bedrooms

21.9%

3 bedrooms

42.2%

4 bedrooms

19.8%

5 bedrooms

5.7%

6+ bedrooms

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Mission River Population Mobility

8.2%

moved in the last year

14.1%

moved in the last 5 years

16.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

22.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mission River Indigenous Population

95.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

1,435

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mission River Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Asthma

Cancer

Stroke

Lung condition

Mental health

Arthritis

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Mission River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

41.6%

$1-$149/wk

1.7%

$150-$299/wk

10.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.6%

$500-$649/wk

1.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

4.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.0%

$3,500+/wk

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mission River Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

51.4%

One parent — children under 15

21.4%

Couple — no children under 15

9.3%

One parent — no children under 15

9.0%

Couple — no children

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mission River Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.9% 4

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Current ADF — Reserves

1.8% 8

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Previously served

2.5% 11

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Never served

94.7% 414

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mission River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.4% 39

—

Did not provide

90.6% 376

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mission River Children Ever Born

No children

31.0%

1 child

9.7%

2 children

14.2%

3 children

15.5%

4 children

18.1%

5+ children

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Mission River When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

2017

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Mission River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.6%

5–14 hours

39.7%

15–29 hours

5.2%

30+ hours

4.5%

Did not do domestic work

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Mission River Household Size

1 person

20.4%

2 persons

16.3%

3 persons

15.8%

4 persons

15.8%

5 persons

10.7%

6+ persons

20.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mission River Where Residents Moved From

Same address

670

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Mission River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

66.2%

Step family — no other children

16.9%

Intact family — other children present

9.1%

Blended family — no other children

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mission River Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $833/wk

Median Rent $121/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Mission River

Your weekly income

≈ $3,610/month

Median rent $121/wk

Left after rent $712/wk

Rent share 14.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wellesley Islands

Income: $283/wk Rent: $104/wk Save: $17/wk

Kowanyama

Income: $341/wk Rent: $115/wk Save: $6/wk

Hope Vale

Income: $390/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $1/wk

Doomadgee

Income: $354/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $1/wk

Cherbourg

Income: $375/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $21/wk

Woorabinda

Income: $361/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $1/wk

Mission River vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Godwin Beach

Pop: 487 Income: $638/wk Rent: $350/wk

Karumba

Pop: 487 Income: $640/wk Rent: $220/wk

Mount Perry

Pop: 487 Income: $477/wk Rent: $196/wk

Moolboolaman

Pop: 487 Income: $437/wk Rent: $275/wk

Alloway

Pop: 488 Income: $754/wk Rent: $253/wk

Greenmount (Mackay - Qld)

Pop: 488 Income: $889/wk Rent: $380/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mission River

What is the population of Mission River QLD?

The population of Mission River QLD is 974 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².Mission River is ranked #4,019 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mission River?

The median personal income in Mission River QLD is $344 per week, or $17,888 per year.The median household income is $833 per week.Family income is $924 per week.Mission River is ranked #8,817 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mission River?

Median rent in Mission River QLD is $121 per week ($524 per month).Rent represents 14.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mission River ranks #8,507 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Mission River?

The median age in Mission River QLD is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mission River a good suburb to live in?

Mission River is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 974.The median income is $344/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31864. All dollar figures in AUD.