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Innisfail Estate has an estimated 1,525 residents, up 4.9% since the 2021 Census, with 29 projects tracked in the area around Innisfail Estate.
Updated 15 Oct 2026.
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The suburb of Innisfail Estate is situated 1,315 kilometres northwest from Brisbane CBD in the tropical region of Innisfail, Queensland. Celebrated for its natural surroundings between lush rainforests such as the Wet Tropics and the Great Barrier Reef, the broader area offers extensive outdoor pursuits like hiking, snorkeling, scuba diving, and bird watching. The district is also distinguished by deep Indigenous roots, including sacred Djirbalngan sites and ancient rock art galleries, alongside an active cultural and artistic community. Backed by fertile soils, agricultural cultivation is a cornerstone of the regional economy, with high production of sugar cane, bananas, and varied tropical produce.
As of Aug 2026, the estimated resident population (ERP) of the suburb of Innisfail Estate stands at approximately 1,525, representing an increase of 71 people (4.9%) from the 1,454 recorded at the 2021 Census. Demographically, the neighbourhood exhibits moderate expansion patterns, an even age profile centered on a median age of 39, and an above-average number of children per family.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The suburb of Innisfail Estate is situated 1,315 kilometres northwest from Brisbane CBD in the tropical region of Innisfail, Queensland. Celebrated for its natural surroundings between lush rainforests such as the Wet Tropics and the Great Barrier Reef, the broader area offers extensive outdoor pursuits like hiking, snorkeling, scuba diving, and bird watching. The district is also distinguished by deep Indigenous roots, including sacred Djirbalngan sites and ancient rock art galleries, alongside an active cultural and artistic community. Backed by fertile soils, agricultural cultivation is a cornerstone of the regional economy, with high production of sugar cane, bananas, and varied tropical produce.
As of Aug 2026, the estimated resident population (ERP) of the suburb of Innisfail Estate stands at approximately 1,525, representing an increase of 71 people (4.9%) from the 1,454 recorded at the 2021 Census. Demographically, the neighbourhood exhibits moderate expansion patterns, an even age profile centered on a median age of 39, and an above-average number of children per family.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 1,335 in 2006 and 1,510 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 1,525 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 5 to 14, 14.5%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 28.8%.
Innisfail Estate ranks in the 84th percentile nationally for infrastructure drivers and the 68th for cultural diversity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Innisfail Estate is $384 a week, for the 12 months to Jun 2026 and 43% below Regional Qld.
43% below Regional Qld on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $305 in 2017, $450 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $215 in 2017, $338 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
The change over 12 months, by dwelling type, is charted in Full.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $384 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, houses | $450 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $338 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Cairns | $591 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional Qld | $670 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, QLD | $672 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
AreaSearch tracks 29 projects in and around Innisfail Estate, 12 of them under construction.
The $535 million Bruce Highway Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3 upgraded and duplicated 10.5km of the Bruce Highway between Edmonton and Gordonvale - the busiest two-lane section between Brisbane and Cairns.
Cairns Water Security Stage 1 is a $472 million integrated drinking water supply project at Gordonvale, delivered by John Holland for Cairns Regional Council.
The Cairns South State Development Area (SDA) is a 1,159-hectare industrial zone across two non-contiguous areas declared in November 2018 and varied in February 2020.
Parkside Estate is a boutique residential subdivision of 25 lots in the southern Cairns growth corridor at Edmonton. Lot sizes range from 622 to 923 square metres, catering to families seeking generous land in a quiet, community-focused setting.
A 212-hectare masterplanned business, industrial, retail, health and recreation precinct fronting the Bruce Highway at Edmonton, south of Cairns. The masterplan was approved and provides more than 100,000 square metres of gross floor area across six flexible stages.
Pinecrest is a master planned residential community at Mount Peter, about 15 minutes south of Cairns CBD. The estate is being delivered in staged releases, with Rocky Creek Stage 3 lots currently promoted for sale and further subdivision approvals progressing through Cairns Regional Council.
The North Queensland Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Service (NQYAODS) is a $19.3 million, 10-bed residential rehabilitation facility providing 24/7 specialist care for young people aged 13-18.
Sugarworld Estate is a masterplanned residential land estate in Edmonton by JAC Group, comprising The Heights and The Terrace precincts near Sugarworld Adventure Park. The estate provides fully serviced residential lots with mountain and Cairns district views, around 20 minutes from Cairns CBD and the airport.
The $86.4 million redevelopment of Atherton Hospital delivered modern healthcare infrastructure for the Tablelands region. Key components include a new four-storey Clinical Services Building housing a state-of-the-art emergency department, medical imaging, maternity services with birth suites, operating and endoscopy theatres, and a sterilising unit.
The Outlook is a premier master-planned residential community in Bentley Park, Cairns. The estate offers large, elevated lots ranging from 826m2 to 1117m2, bordered by World Heritage rainforest and providing panoramic views of the local mountain ranges.
Cherrybrook is a master-planned residential community in Bentley Park, Cairns, featuring over 330 lots across 38.6 hectares. Fringed by World Heritage Rainforest, the estate offers custom homes and house and land packages with proximity to schools, retail, and the Walker Road Sporting Precinct.
Priors Creek Parklands is a major Atherton CBD precinct revitalisation led by Tablelands Regional Council. The project is transforming a former rail corridor into a family-focused parklands and mixed-use destination with an open-air amphitheatre and main stage, nature walk trail, public amenities, fitness and leisure areas, shared paths, event spaces, and…
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Estimated completion year of the 19 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 1, 2026 6, 2027 6, 2028 1, 2029 1, 2030 1, 2031 0, 2032 1, 2033 1, 2034 0, 2035 1. 2 have no completion year.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS building approvals | 2.7 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 36th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 4 | ABS building approvals | 10th percentile nationally |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Innisfail Estate include: Ella Bay Integrated Resort and Residential Community (Approved). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure projects impacting the suburb of Innisfail Estate are primarily focused on Tourism.
With an infrastructure score in the top 30%, the suburb of Innisfail Estate demonstrates above-average development activity compared to national benchmarks.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Innisfail Estate, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Innisfail Estate area has seen 11 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Innisfail Estate's current population of 1,525 has been supported by 4 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Innisfail Estate has seen 2.7 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.3 approvals in Regional Qld. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 273 people in the suburb of Innisfail Estate, compared to one for every 152 in Regional Qld.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Innisfail Estate's approval levels have been below the yearly average of 4, indicating a recent decline in approval activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Innisfail Estate has grown by approximately 27 people, while 20 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 1.4 people added for each new dwelling approval. This suggests a balanced relationship between population growth and housing supply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Innisfail Estate reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,525 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +4.9% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 476 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 1,454 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 71 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 3.21 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Innisfail Estate was estimated to be approximately 1,525 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 1,510 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Innisfail Estate has added approximately 71 people and shown a 4.88% increase from the 1,454 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is estimated at 475 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Innisfail Estate has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.8% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is driven by: Overseas migration (79.0%), Natural increase (21.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 79.0% of overall population gains.
Innisfail Estate's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 49th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 21.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 23.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 47.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 39 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 6.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 14.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 10.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 12.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 13.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 8.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 12.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 13.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 6.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Innisfail Estate at 39 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 39 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 39 years as at August 2026, Innisfail Estate is 2 years younger than the Regional Qld 2021 Census average (41 years) yet comparable to the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Innisfail Estate compared to the Regional Qld region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 14.5% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Innisfail Estate compared to the Regional Qld region is the 45 - 54 group, making up 8.9% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is broadly in line with Regional Qld.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 21.0% of the population in the suburb of Innisfail Estate as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 21.8% of the population in the suburb of Innisfail Estate as at August 2026.
Income figures position the area below 84% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $51,859 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 21st percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $62,387 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,246 | 2021 Census, weekly | 16th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $663 | 2021 Census, weekly | 21st percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 10.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,530 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 33.1% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is approximately $55,546. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $51,859.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is approximately $66,823. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $62,387.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is approximately $55,546 compared to $60,755 in Regional Qld. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $51,859 and $56,722 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is approximately $66,823 compared to $76,631 in Regional Qld. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $62,387 and $71,544 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Innisfail Estate's households (~28.8% / 153 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 28.8% of households. In comparison, Regional Qld's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 31.7% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is $1,246/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is $1,530/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is $663/wk.
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the suburb of Innisfail Estate's median income among taxpayers is $51,859, with an average of $62,387. This is below the national average, and compares to Regional Qld's median of $56,722 and average of $71,544. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.11% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $55,546 (median) and $66,823 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is $4,685 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Innisfail Estate's disposable income is $4,685 compared to $5,480 for Regional Qld, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Innisfail Estate face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 5% of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 10.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 56.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 609 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 1,333 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 680 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Innisfail Estate has approximately 609 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 10.4%. The elevated unemployment rate suggests challenging labour market conditions. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Innisfail Estate stands at 10.4%, which is 6.5 percentage points above Regional Qld's rate of 3.9%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are agriculture, forestry & fishing (23.3% of employment), health care & social assistance (20.5%), and retail trade (8.1%). These three sectors alone account for 51.9% of local employment, indicating significant concentration. Other significant employers include education & training and manufacturing.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Innisfail Estate has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Regional Qld saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is 56.4%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Regional Qld average of 64.2%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The suburb of Innisfail Estate shows notable specialisation in agriculture, forestry & fishing, which employs 23.3% of the local workforce compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 5.2, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Innisfail Estate's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 0.8% decline, ranking 23rd out of 37 regions nationally.
Innisfail Estate faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 9.0% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 4.0% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 14.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 28.1% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.4% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 46.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 31.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 2.4% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 13.0% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.3% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
14.3% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Innisfail Estate have university qualifications, compared to 20.6% in Regional Qld.
46.1% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Innisfail Estate have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.2% in Regional Qld.
The suburb of Innisfail Estate ranks in the 16th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Innisfail Estate are: Certificate (28.1%), Advanced Diploma (11.4%), Bachelor Degree (9.0%).
31.8% of the population in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is currently engaged in formal education, including 13.0% in primary school, 9.3% in secondary school, 2.4% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is 888, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 2 schools within the suburb of Innisfail Estate, with a combined enrollment of approximately 961 students.
The suburb of Innisfail Estate includes 1 secondary school, 1 combined school.
Innisfail Estate features high concentrations of lone person households and group households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Regional Qld.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.4 people | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 31.1% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 25.2% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 26.0% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 12.1% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 3.8% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 531 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 557 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 64.6% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 2.0 per family | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Innisfail Estate had 531 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 4.9% to an estimated 557 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is 2.4 people. This compares to 2.5 in Regional Qld and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 64.6% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (31.1%), group households (3.8%), and other household types (0.6%).
Of the 343 family households, couples with children account for 25.2% of all households, couples without children at home 26.0%, and single parent families 12.1%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional Qld, the suburb of Innisfail Estate shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 31.1% (versus 25.6% in Regional Qld). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 64.6% compared to 70.4% in Regional Qld. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the suburb of Innisfail Estate have an average of 2.0 children, slightly above the Regional Qld average of 1.7. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 48.8% of the adult population are currently married, while 31.4% have never married. This compares to 45.1% married and 35.6% never married across Regional Qld.
Single-person households represent 31.1% of all households in the suburb of Innisfail Estate, higher than the average for Regional Qld of 25.6%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 3.8% of households, in line with the Regional Qld average of 4.0%.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Innisfail Estate was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 27.1% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 30.0% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 70.0% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 77.6% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 72.9% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 10.2% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
Innisfail Estate was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 27.1% of its population born overseas and 30.0% speaking a language other than English at home.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Innisfail Estate are Australian, comprising 19.4% of the population, which is notably lower than Regional Qld's 26.5%, Other, comprising 17.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than Regional Qld's 6.9%, and English, comprising 16.7% of the population, which is notably lower than Regional Qld's 29.6%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 10.2% of Innisfail Estate (vs 3.9% across Regional Qld), Italian at 9.2% (vs 2.4%) and Maltese at 2.1% (vs 0.4%).
27.1% of the suburb of Innisfail Estate population was born overseas, compared to 19.8% across Regional Qld.
30.0% of the population in the suburb of Innisfail Estate speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 9.6% in Regional Qld.
10.2% of the suburb of Innisfail Estate population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 3.9% in Regional Qld.
77.6% of the suburb of Innisfail Estate population holds citizenship, compared to 84.9% in Regional Qld.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Innisfail Estate is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 47.1% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 33.7% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 75.0% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,277 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 15th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 19.2% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 23.9% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $230 | 2021 Census, weekly | 10th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 18.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 29th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 23.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 47th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Innisfail Estate, 33.7% of homes are owned outright, 19.2% are owned with a mortgage, and 47.1% are rented.
According to the latest data, 75.0% of dwellings in the suburb of Innisfail Estate are houses.
In the suburb of Innisfail Estate, 1.1% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 23.9% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Innisfail Estate stands at 33.7%, compared to 33.4% in Regional Qld.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is $1,277, compared to $1,655 in Regional Qld.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is $714, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Innisfail Estate, households with mortgages typically spend 23.7% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 18.5% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Innisfail Estate shows mortgage holders spending 23.7% of income on repayments (vs 25.3% in Regional Qld), while renters spend 18.5% of income on rent (vs 22.9% in Regional Qld).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Innisfail Estate consists of 75.0% detached houses, 23.9% semi-detached dwellings, 1.1% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Innisfail Estate consumes approximately 13.2% of median household income ($5,395 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Innisfail Estate show attached dwellings contributing 67% of approvals compared to 25% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 33% of applications versus 75% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Health performance in Innisfail Estate is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 50.0% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 30th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 68.7% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 7.8% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 79.1% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.9% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
Around 50.0% of people in the suburb of Innisfail Estate are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 53.3% in Regional Qld.
In the suburb of Innisfail Estate, 7.8% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.3% of people in Regional Qld require similar assistance.
5.5% of people in the suburb of Innisfail Estate are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 7.4% of the population across Regional Qld is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.6% of the suburb of Innisfail Estate population, while in Regional Qld, 4.2% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.7% of people in the suburb of Innisfail Estate have heart disease. Across Regional Qld,4.1% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Innisfail Estate, 50.0% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional Qld sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 53.3%.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 36 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 36th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 10 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 10th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 26 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 4th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 152 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 2 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.1 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 4.8% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 10 public transport stops within the suburb of Innisfail Estate.
The suburb of Innisfail Estate has 26 weekly trips across 2 routes, averaging 3 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 152 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 408 m away and the nearest child care centre 517 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 10 stops nearby, 26 weekly trips, access rating 36 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 47 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 47th percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 408 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 517 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 905 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 919 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest hospital | 964 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 42.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There is 1 long day care centre with 21 places in Innisfail Estate, about 4.7 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in Innisfail Estate, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally.
Innisfail Estate has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 16% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Innisfail Estate is $384 a week for the 12 months to Jun 2026.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Innisfail Estate reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
Innisfail Estate's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms.
Income figures position the area below 84% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch.
Employment conditions in Innisfail Estate face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 5% of areas assessed nationally.
Innisfail Estate faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
Innisfail Estate features high concentrations of lone person households and group households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Regional Qld.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Innisfail Estate was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Innisfail Estate is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health performance in Innisfail Estate is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be in line with the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Innisfail Estate has an estimated 1,525 residents, up 4.9% since the 2021 Census, with 29 projects tracked in the area around Innisfail Estate.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 15 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Innisfail Estate.
Data currency
Refreshed . Rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026 and taxable income FY 2024. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL31399). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, infrastructure projects, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Innisfail Estate from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Innisfail Estate with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
