Innisfail, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Innisfail QLD is 1,091 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Innisfail is $572 per week ($29,744 per year). Median rent in Innisfail is $230 per week ($997 per month). Innisfail has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Innisfail has a population density of 667 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Innisfail is India. The most common religion is No religion (31.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Innisfail is $1,083.

There were 2,326 recorded offences in Innisfail in 2025-26, a rate of 2132 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (584 offences).

Population
1,091
Census 2021
Median income
$572/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$230/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Innisfail vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Innisfail is $572 a week, 23% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,275th 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 25.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 41, 1 year 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.
MeasureInnisfailTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$572/wk$747/wk −23%$766/wk
Household income$894/wk$1,593/wk −44%$1,637/wk
Rent$230/wk$320/wk −28%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,083/mo$1,625/mo −33%$1,733/mo
Median age4142 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.7%20.4% +5.3 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, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Innisfail Population

1,091 residents at the 2021 Census.

Innisfail Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$572/wk
$29,744 per year
Ranked 7,484 of 14,663
Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
Ranked 6,811 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Innisfail Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $894/wk
Median rent $230/wk
Rent to income 25.7%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Innisfail against your income

About $3,874 a month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $664/wk
Rent share 25.7%

Innisfail Schools

9
schools nearby
5
government
875
avg ICSEA score
2,437
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
Goondi State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 330 students
919
ICSEA
Innisfail State College Government
Secondary · Prep-12 · 951 students
889
ICSEA
Innisfail East State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 148 students
814
ICSEA
Innisfail State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 117 students
771
ICSEA
Radiant Life College Independent
Combined · Prep-10 · 137 students
749
ICSEA
Darlingia Forest School Independent
Primary
Innisfail State College - Diverse Learning Centre Government
Combined

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 Map

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Innisfail, Queensland: 17.5229°S, 146.0258°E

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

People in Innisfail

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (581) Female 46.7% (510)

Population Density

667
people per km²
1,091 people · 1.6 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,263
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
8.3%
Philippines
2.7%
New Zealand
1.9%
England
1.5%
Thailand
1.1%
China
1.0%
Italy
1.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
8.6%
Tagalog
2.2%
Mandarin
1.6%
Italian
1.6%
Thai
1.1%
Malayalam
0.7%
Vietnamese
0.7%

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

Ancestry

English
23.2%
Australian
19.5%
Australian Aboriginal
19.0%
Irish
6.7%
Scottish
6.2%
Italian
6.0%
Indian
4.8%
German
3.9%
Chinese
3.6%
Filipino
3.4%
French
1.0%

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

No religion
31.7%
Catholic
21.2%
Not stated
11.4%
Anglican
10.6%
Other religions
8.9%
Sikhism
7.8%
Christian (other)
3.8%
Uniting Church
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

23.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
34.2% 313
Separated
4.6% 42
Divorced
9.8% 90
Widowed
10.1% 92
Never married
41.3% 378

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
33.7%
Couple: no children
27.6%
One parent: children under 15
16.4%
Couple: no children under 15
11.7%
One parent: no children under 15
10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
40.1%
2 persons
27.0%
3 persons
14.3%
4 persons
9.1%
5 persons
4.8%
6+ persons
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Innisfail

Housing Tenure

Of the 412 occupied private dwellings in Innisfail at the 2021 Census, 61.9% were rented, 20.9% owned outright and 10.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
4.9% 20 dwellings
Owned outright
20.9% 86 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
10.0% 41 dwellings
Rented
61.9% 255 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
4.6% 19 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
74.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
15.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.5%
2 bedrooms
37.2%
3 bedrooms
38.2%
4 bedrooms
11.8%
5 bedrooms
1.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
13.3%
$600-$799/mo
16.7%
$800-$999/mo
13.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
40.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
23.3%
1 vehicle
41.8%
2 vehicles
23.8%
3 vehicles
6.3%
4+ vehicles
4.8%

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

Work, income and education in Innisfail

Employment

Employed full-time
27.4% 219 people
Employed part-time
19.6% 157 people
Unemployed
6.5% 52 people
Not in labour force
46.4% 371 people

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

Occupation

Labourers
25.5%
Professionals
16.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.7%
Community & Personal Service
12.5%
Managers
12.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.5%
Sales Workers
5.6%
Clerical & Administrative
5.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.9%
$300-$399/wk
5.1%
$400-$499/wk
12.3%
$500-$649/wk
9.3%
$650-$799/wk
13.3%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.7%
$4,000+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.3%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$150-$299/wk
10.3%
$300-$399/wk
8.2%
$400-$499/wk
7.3%
$500-$649/wk
7.3%
$650-$799/wk
19.7%
$800-$999/wk
16.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
1.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
1.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.2%
$3,500+/wk
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
51.1%
Car (passenger)
20.6%
Walked only
11.8%
Did not go to work
6.4%
Bus
5.9%
Other
1.9%
Bicycle
1.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.8%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.4%

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
44.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.4%
Bachelor Degree
20.7%
Postgraduate Degree
6.8%
Certificate I/II
4.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
17.5%
Health
15.5%
Engineering
14.5%
Agriculture & Environment
12.5%
Architecture & Building
9.5%
Society & Culture
9.0%
Education
9.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.5%
Creative Arts
5.5%
Information Technology
1.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.9%
Secondary: Government
24.2%
Pre-school
13.4%
Vocational Education
13.4%
Primary: Catholic
12.1%
Secondary: Catholic
6.0%

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
81.0%
Has need for assistance
9.7%
Need for assistance not stated
9.7%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
85
Arthritis
60
Heart disease
53
Diabetes
47
Asthma
37
Lung condition
29
Kidney disease
21
Cancer
21
Stroke
11
Dementia
10

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
9.4% 77
Did not provide
90.6% 743

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
9.2% 76
Not a volunteer
90.8% 750

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.9% 32
Never served
96.1% 795

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
36.2%
1 child
20.7%
2 children
22.7%
3 children
13.2%
4 children
5.3%
5+ children
2.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
12
1961: 1970
11
1971: 1980
10
1981: 1990
18
1991: 2000
20
2001: 2010
46
2011: 2015
30
2016
10
2017
11
2018
25
2019
61
2020
12

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

Population Mobility

20.6%
moved in the last year
52.2%
moved in the last 5 years
11.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
766
Moved from QLD
94
Moved: same area (SA2)
70
Moved from NSW
17
Moved from overseas
14
Moved from VIC
3
Moved from WA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.5%
5: 14 hours
22.7%
15: 29 hours
8.5%
30+ hours
8.1%
Did not do domestic work
44.2%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
90.3%
Step family: no other children
5.6%
Blended family: no other children
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Innisfail Crime Statistics

2,326 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Drug Offences
584
Theft
474
Assault
376
Domestic Violence
231
Break & Enter
180
Traffic
161
Property Damage
122
Weapons
84
Fraud
66
Sexual Offences
42
Robbery
6

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Innisfail

The closest suburb to Innisfail is East Innisfail, 1.5 km away.

East Innisfail
1.5 km away · income $628/wk · rent $255/wk
Innisfail Estate
2.2 km away · income $663/wk · rent $230/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Innisfail

What is the population of Innisfail QLD?

The population of Innisfail QLD is 1,091 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 667 people per km². Innisfail is ranked #3,839 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Innisfail?

The median personal income in Innisfail QLD is $572 per week, or $29,744 per year. The median household income is $894 per week. Family income is $1,263 per week. Innisfail is ranked #7,484 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Innisfail?

Median rent in Innisfail QLD is $230 per week ($997 per month). Rent represents 25.7% of household income, which is considered moderate. Innisfail ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Innisfail?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Innisfail QLD is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Innisfail?

The median age in Innisfail QLD is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Innisfail a good suburb to live in?

Innisfail is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,091. The median income is $572/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.7% 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: 31398. All dollar figures in AUD.