Innisfail Estate, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Innisfail Estate QLD is 1,454 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Innisfail Estate is $663 per week ($34,476 per year). Median rent in Innisfail Estate is $230 per week ($997 per month). Innisfail Estate has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Innisfail Estate has a population density of 454 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Innisfail Estate is India. The most common religion is Catholic (27.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Innisfail Estate is $1,277.

Population
1,454
Census 2021
Median income
$663/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$230/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Innisfail Estate vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Innisfail Estate is $663 a week, 11% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,036th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $230 a week, $90 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 18.5% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 39, 3 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureInnisfail EstateTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$663/wk$747/wk −11%$766/wk
Household income$1,246/wk$1,593/wk −22%$1,637/wk
Rent$230/wk$320/wk −28%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,277/mo$1,625/mo −21%$1,733/mo
Median age3942 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.5%20.4% −2.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Innisfail Estate, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Innisfail Estate Population

1,454 residents at the 2021 Census.

Innisfail Estate Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$663/wk
$34,476 per year
Ranked 6,105 of 14,663
Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
Ranked 6,811 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,277/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Innisfail Estate Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,246/wk
Median rent $230/wk
Rent to income 18.5%

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

Median rent in Innisfail Estate against your income

About $5,399 a month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $1,016/wk
Rent share 18.5%

Innisfail Estate Schools

9
schools nearby
5
government
858
avg ICSEA score
2,152
total students
Good Counsel Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 340 students
1001
ICSEA
Good Counsel College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 414 students
982
ICSEA
Innisfail State College Government
Secondary · Prep-12 · 951 students
889
ICSEA
Innisfail East State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 148 students
814
ICSEA
Flying Fish Point State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 45 students
803
ICSEA
Innisfail State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 117 students
771
ICSEA
Radiant Life College Independent
Combined · Prep-10 · 137 students
749
ICSEA
Innisfail State College - Diverse Learning Centre Government
Combined
Darlingia Forest School Independent
Primary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Innisfail Estate Map

Innisfail Estate, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Innisfail Estate, Queensland: 17.5151°S, 146.0452°E

Innisfail Estate Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (9)

People in Innisfail Estate

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (708) Female 51.3% (747)

Population Density

454
people per km²
1,454 people · 3.2 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,530
Family income/wk

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
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
11.4%
Italy
2.5%
Philippines
1.7%
England
1.6%
New Zealand
1.2%
Thailand
0.8%
South Africa
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
13.8%
Italian
2.7%
Malayalam
1.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.9%
Cantonese
0.8%
Tagalog
0.8%
German
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
24.6%
English
21.3%
Australian Aboriginal
13.0%
Italian
11.8%
Irish
7.8%
Indian
7.1%
Scottish
6.7%
German
4.2%
Maltese
2.6%
Chinese
1.7%
Filipino
1.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
27.6%
No religion
21.6%
Other religions
16.9%
Sikhism
13.4%
Not stated
11.1%
Anglican
9.6%
Other religious groups
3.3%
Pentecostal
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

15.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Never married
31.4% 362
Married
48.8% 563
Separated
3.1% 36
Divorced
8.8% 101
Widowed
8.0% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.5%
Couple: no children
26.9%
One parent: children under 15
13.5%
Couple: no children under 15
10.6%
One parent: no children under 15
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
31.0%
2 persons
34.3%
3 persons
13.5%
4 persons
9.8%
5 persons
5.3%
6+ persons
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Innisfail Estate

Housing Tenure

Of the 531 occupied private dwellings in Innisfail Estate at the 2021 Census, 45.2% were rented, 32.2% owned outright and 19.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
32.2% 171 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
19.0% 101 dwellings
Rented
45.2% 240 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 11 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
74.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
20.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.3%
2 bedrooms
22.5%
3 bedrooms
49.1%
4 bedrooms
21.5%
5 bedrooms
2.3%
6+ bedrooms
1.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.6%
$450-$599/mo
8.4%
$800-$999/mo
6.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
37.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
10.5%
1 vehicle
43.1%
2 vehicles
34.1%
3 vehicles
8.0%
4+ vehicles
4.2%

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

Work, income and education in Innisfail Estate

Employment

Employed full-time
31.8% 320 people
Employed part-time
19.9% 200 people
Unemployed
4.5% 45 people
Not in labour force
43.9% 442 people

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

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
20.5%
Professionals
20.2%
Labourers
17.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.1%
Managers
11.1%
Clerical & Administrative
6.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.3%
Sales Workers
4.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
1.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
10.4%
$500-$649/wk
7.6%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.2%
$4,000+/wk
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
7.4%
$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$400-$499/wk
5.2%
$500-$649/wk
5.5%
$650-$799/wk
14.3%
$800-$999/wk
16.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.4%
$3,500+/wk
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.1%
Car (passenger)
12.5%
Did not go to work
7.5%
Bus
2.3%
Walked only
1.9%
Truck
1.0%
Other
1.0%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Bicycle
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.6%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.0%
Bachelor Degree
17.0%
Postgraduate Degree
8.5%
Certificate I/II
2.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.5%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.8%
Engineering
17.9%
Society & Culture
15.3%
Education
11.8%
Health
11.8%
Agriculture & Environment
9.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.1%
Architecture & Building
2.9%
Information Technology
2.2%
Creative Arts
2.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.9%
Secondary: Government
25.6%
Primary: Catholic
17.6%
Vocational Education
9.5%
Secondary: Catholic
9.2%
Pre-school
6.2%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
81.4%
Has need for assistance
7.8%
Need for assistance not stated
11.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
98
Arthritis
50
Diabetes
43
Heart disease
38
Asthma
37
Lung condition
34
Kidney disease
20
Cancer
18
Stroke
17
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 149
Did not provide
85.2% 861

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.9% 152
Not a volunteer
85.1% 868

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.4% 35
Never served
96.6% 985

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.1%
1 child
16.3%
2 children
30.2%
3 children
19.3%
4 children
6.7%
5+ children
3.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951: 1960
26
1961: 1970
19
1971: 1980
14
1981: 1990
20
1991: 2000
25
2001: 2010
70
2011: 2015
73
2016
9
2017
10
2018
31
2019
42
2020
10
2021
4

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

Population Mobility

15.2%
moved in the last year
39.0%
moved in the last 5 years
7.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,102
Moved: same area (SA2)
96
Moved from QLD
70
Moved from overseas
13
Moved from NSW
6
Moved from TAS
6
Moved from VIC
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.3%
5: 14 hours
21.9%
15: 29 hours
11.7%
30+ hours
10.1%
Did not do domestic work
36.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.9%
Step family: no other children
7.8%
Blended family: no other children
3.1%
Intact family: other children present
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Innisfail Estate

The closest suburb to Innisfail Estate is East Innisfail, 2.1 km away.

East Innisfail
2.1 km away · income $628/wk · rent $255/wk
Innisfail
2.2 km away · income $572/wk · rent $230/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Innisfail Estate

What is the population of Innisfail Estate QLD?

The population of Innisfail Estate QLD is 1,454 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 454 people per km². Innisfail Estate is ranked #3,440 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Innisfail Estate?

The median personal income in Innisfail Estate QLD is $663 per week, or $34,476 per year. The median household income is $1,246 per week. Family income is $1,530 per week. Innisfail Estate is ranked #6,105 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Innisfail Estate?

Median rent in Innisfail Estate QLD is $230 per week ($997 per month). Rent represents 18.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Innisfail Estate ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Innisfail Estate?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Innisfail Estate QLD is $1,277. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Innisfail Estate?

The median age in Innisfail Estate QLD is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Innisfail Estate a good suburb to live in?

Innisfail Estate is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,454. The median income is $663/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.5% 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: 31399. All dollar figures in AUD.