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Innisfail, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Innisfail is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,241. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,241 Population 1/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
112.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$19,334 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$19,334 median income, 11.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$129,600 home value, $648/mo rent

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About Innisfail

Innisfail

Innisfail is a regional town and locality in the Cassowary Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. The town was originally called Geraldton until 1910. In the 2021 census, the town of Innisfail had a population of 7,173 people, while the locality of Innisfail had a population of 1,091 people.

People

Population1,241
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$19,334
Per Capita$19,334
Unemployment11.6%

Housing

C+
Home Value$129,600
Rent$648
Ownership33.2%
Housing Units496

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain112.4 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population1,241
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates-17.5221°, 146.0310°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation112.4 inches (2,855 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,334
Median Age41.0 years

About Innisfail

Innisfail is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,241. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 112.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Innisfail has a population of 1,241 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,670.9 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,241
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
1,670.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Innisfail vs Australia Average

The median household income in Innisfail is $19,334, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,334 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $372, 74% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 11.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 118 business establishments.

Income: Innisfail vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,334
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,334
Avg Weekly Wage$372

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.6%
222% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)118

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Innisfail is $129,600, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $648 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 33.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 496 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,600
54% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$648
44% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership33.2%
Owner-Occupied33.2%
Renter-Occupied66.8%
Housing Units496

Property Tax

Climate in Innisfail

Innisfail has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.4°C), the coldest is Jul (20.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 3490 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.3°C / 81°F 23.6° / 31° 501.7
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 23.7° / 31° 589.2
Mar 26.4°C / 80°F 22.9° / 30° 596.0
Apr 25°C / 77°F 21.4° / 28.5° 384.9
May 22.8°C / 73°F 19.3° / 26.4° 303.8
Jun 21.1°C / 70°F 17.5° / 24.7° 180.0
Jul 20.3°C / 69°F 16.4° / 24.2° 167.3
Aug 20.8°C / 69°F 16.5° / 25.2° 123.7
Sep 22.5°C / 73°F 18° / 27° 78.2
Oct 24.2°C / 76°F 20.1° / 28.3° 115.1
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 21.8° / 29.8° 166.7
Dec 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 30.8° 283.5
Innisfail has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 112.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above Australia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area1,670.9 sq mi (4,327.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-17.5221°N, 146.0310°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.4"
196% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 24.09"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 7, 2023.

Jun 7, 2023 122 km ENE of Yarrabah, Australia M4.5 135 km
Mar 15, 2011 30 km NE of Innisfail Estate, Australia M3.6 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ita (2014).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Ita Category 2 193 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 42 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 228 km
2006 Larry Category 4 8 km
1998 Katrina Category 1 267 km
1991 Joy Category 2 123 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 265 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 11 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 15.8 in
February 80°F (27°C) 24.1 in Warmest, Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 23.0 in
April 77°F (25°C) 14.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 10.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.5 in
July 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in Coldest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in
December 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in

Innisfail has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 69°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 119.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (24.1") and October the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Innisfail

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Innisfail State College - - - -
Innisfail State School - - - -
Good Counsel College - - - -
Good Counsel Primary School - - - -
Innisfail Diverse Learning Centre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Innisfail

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Innisfail

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Babinda Library0.0
Innisfail Library0.0

Restaurants in Innisfail

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Club Innisfail
Roscoes Piazza

Monuments in Innisfail

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canecutters Memorial
King George V Memorial Gate

Dentists in Innisfail

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Riverside Family Dental

Gas Stations in Innisfail

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP

Banks in Innisfail

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Suncorp

Shopping Malls in Innisfail

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sunshine Center

Airports Near Innisfail

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairns International AirportCNSLarge Airport
Mareeba AirportMRGMedium Airport
Atherton Airport-Small Airport
Dallachy(Cardwell) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Dunk Island AirportDKISmall Airport
Glen Ruth Airport-Small Airport
Goshen Station Airport-Small Airport
Herberton Airport-Small Airport
Innisfail AirportIFLSmall Airport
Koah Airport-Small Airport
Tully Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Innisfail

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Innisfail Post Shop

Churches & Religious Organizations in Innisfail

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Innisfail Baptist Church
Lit Sing Gung Temple
Mother of Good Counsel Catholic Church
St Alban's Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Innisfail

What is the population of Innisfail?

Innisfail has a population of 1,241 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,670.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Innisfail expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,334, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,600 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $648 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Innisfail?

Innisfail has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 112.4 inches.

How is the job market in Innisfail?

The job market in Innisfail faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $372. There are 118 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Innisfail?

The median home value in Innisfail is $129,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $648. The homeownership rate is 33.2%.

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