South Innisfail QLD 4860
South Innisfail is a rural locality in Queensland, 1,609 km from Brisbane CBD, around 18 hours 20 minutes by car. Population is 508; the median age is 50 and the median household income is $52,364 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $250 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,083. South Innisfail is characterised by no recorded bushfire exposure. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
Is South Innisfail a good place to live?
South Innisfail scores a C (42/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on safety, weaker on transit and community.
Mixed results
1 school
Car-dependent
Walkability 17/100 · 1609.3 km · 1102 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $388K
Low all-round risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 32/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 1/10 · median age 50 · 508 residents
Liveability Rating
42 / 100 · Ranked #704 in QLDEach bar is South Innisfail's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in South Innisfail?
Local knowledge beats any dataset. Rate it and see what other residents think.
Our score
42 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataSouth Innisfail's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $388,000, about 8% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$388,000
In line with its 4 neighbours (median $387,500)
Based on 13 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 28 days — median across 4 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 10 sales $394K
Units
$470,000
Based on only 3 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in South Innisfail are currently listed at around $435,000 on average. Based on 4 houses listed in the past six months.
$435K
4 houses listed in the last 6 months.
4 of the suburb's 211 dwellings (1.9%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025157 Affordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 19% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4860.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is South Innisfail safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in South Innisfail sits in the low band, with 4 incidents recorded in 2025.
4 offences
no change since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20242 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve South Innisfail, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 137 students in one school (avg 137)
Combined
Walkability
South Innisfail is very car-dependent on foot — at 17/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in South Innisfail.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 31%
- Premises covered
- 251
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Cassowary Coast: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
South Innisfail is home to 508 residents, with a median age of 50 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $52,000 a year, with unemployment at 5.9%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
508
Median Age
50
Median Household Income
$52,364/yr
Census Median Rent
$250/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg Household Size
2.2
Median Personal Income
$27,508/yr
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
Unoccupied Dwellings
8.1%
Total Dwellings
211
Owner-Occupier Rate
68.0%
Houses
84.8%
Rental Stress
24.8%
Mortgage Stress
24.8%
Work From Home
6.5%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 77.0%
- English Spoken at Home
- 80.3%
- Employment Rate
- 48.8%
- Completed Year 12
- 26.2%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
10 residents (2.0%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,829 a year through Cassowary Coast based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Cassowary Coast
In the year to August 2026, 186 new dwellings were approved across Cassowary Coast. That mix is 128 houses and 58 units. Approvals are up 68.4% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this locality: 27 to 70 homes
- No timeframe set 27 to 70 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (2 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Mamu People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.
Climate & Setting
from Innisfail, 2.6 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 3 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 3.6 km
- 5.0 km to a named beach
- Annual rainfall
- 3,531 mm
- 166 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 31.2°C
- 3 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 17.0°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 4.9 km
EV adoption
In postcode 4860, 15 of 8,919 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.4% (215 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.6%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4860, 1,873 rooftop-solar systems totalling 15.3 MW have been installed since 2001, against 4,778 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 126 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $388,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Bob Katter Katter's Australian Party (KAP)
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bob Katter | 40.7% | 59.3% | +0.8 |
| 2022 | Bob Katter | 39.8% | 60.2% | -4.3 |
| 2019 | Bob Katter | 35.5% | 64.5% | +7.8 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Shane Knuth Katter's Australian Party (KAP)
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Shane Knuth KAP | 63.7% |
| 2020 | Shane Knuth KAP | 72.5% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in South Innisfail?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 508 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Nearby suburbs
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Mighell QLD 4860
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Common questions about South Innisfail
Is South Innisfail a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in South Innisfail is low (32/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect South Innisfail?
South Innisfail has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is South Innisfail a good place to live?
South Innisfail has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (42/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of South Innisfail?
South Innisfail, QLD had a population of 508 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for South Innisfail, QLD?
The postcode for South Innisfail, QLD is 4860.
How far is South Innisfail from Brisbane?
South Innisfail is 1,609 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 1102 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in South Innisfail?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in South Innisfail was $52,364 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in South Innisfail?
There are too few current rental listings in South Innisfail for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $250, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in South Innisfail?
The median age of residents in South Innisfail was 50 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in South Innisfail?
There is 1 school inside the South Innisfail boundary: 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is South Innisfail walkable?
South Innisfail scores 17/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in South Innisfail?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to South Innisfail, Innisfail (2.6 km away), summer days average 31.2°C, winter nights 17°C, 3,531 mm of rain a year over 166 rainy days, and 3 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in South Innisfail?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does South Innisfail belong to?
South Innisfail sits within the Cassowary Coast local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in South Innisfail?
The average residential rates bill through Cassowary Coast is $1,829 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near South Innisfail?
Across Cassowary Coast, 186 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 68.4% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is South Innisfail in?
South Innisfail sits within the federal Division of Kennedy, currently held by Bob Katter (Katter's Australian Party (KAP)).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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