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Innisfail Estate QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Innisfail Estate, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

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 453.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Innisfail Estate is India. The most common religion is Catholic (26% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Innisfail Estate is $1,277.

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Innisfail Estate Population

residents (Census 2021)

Innisfail Estate Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$663/wk

$34,476 per year

#6105 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$230/wk

$997 per month

#6811 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,277/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Innisfail Estate Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

453.6

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

Innisfail Estate 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 & Locality (SAL)

Innisfail Estate Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.9% 171 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.1% 101 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Innisfail Estate Country of Birth

Australia

81.7%

India

15.4%

England

1.8%

Germany

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Innisfail Estate Religion

Catholic

26.1%

No Religion

20.4%

Other Religions Tot

16.0%

Othr Rel Sikhism

12.7%

Not stated

10.5%

Anglican

9.0%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

3.1%

Pentecostal

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Innisfail Estate 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%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Innisfail Estate Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

56.7%

Other

15.9%

Italian

10.0%

Australian Indigenous

5.0%

SAL Tot

4.0%

Cantonese

3.5%

German

2.5%

Malayalam

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Innisfail Estate Employment

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Employed full-time

31.8% 320 people

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Employed part-time

19.9% 200 people

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Unemployed

4.5% 45 people

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Not in labour force

43.9% 442 people

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

Innisfail Estate 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

Innisfail Estate 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

Innisfail Estate 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

Innisfail Estate 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

Innisfail Estate 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

Innisfail Estate Marital Status

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Never married

31.4% 362

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Married

48.8% 563

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Separated

3.1% 36

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Divorced

8.8% 101

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Widowed

8.0% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Innisfail Estate Ancestry

Australian

19.9%

Other

17.4%

English

17.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

10.5%

Italian

9.5%

Irish

6.3%

Indian

5.7%

Scottish

5.4%

German

3.4%

Maltese

2.1%

Chinese

1.4%

Filipino

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Innisfail Estate 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

Innisfail Estate Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.6% 224

✅

No need for assistance

91.4% 2,374

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

Innisfail Estate Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.9% 152

—

Not a volunteer

85.1% 868

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Innisfail Estate 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

Innisfail Estate 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

Innisfail Estate 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

Innisfail Estate 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

Innisfail Estate 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

Innisfail Estate Indigenous Population

17.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

451

Indigenous residents

2,176

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Innisfail Estate Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

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

Innisfail Estate 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

Innisfail Estate 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

Innisfail Estate Military Service

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Previously served

3.4% 35

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Never served

96.6% 985

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Innisfail Estate Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.8% 149

—

Did not provide

85.2% 861

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Innisfail Estate 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

Innisfail Estate When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Innisfail Estate 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

Innisfail Estate 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

Innisfail Estate Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,102

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from TAS

Moved from VIC

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

Innisfail Estate 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

Innisfail Estate Schools

schools nearby

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

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Innisfail Estate Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

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.

If you earn X in Innisfail Estate

Your weekly income

≈ $5,399/month

Median rent $230/wk

Left after rent $1,016/wk

Rent share 18.5%

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Income: $643/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $10/wk

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Innisfail Estate vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Eton

Pop: 728 Income: $903/wk Rent: $295/wk

Tieri

Pop: 732 Income: $1,504/wk Rent: $15/wk

Happy Valley (Qld)

Pop: 733 Income: $1,316/wk Rent: $420/wk

North Arm (Qld)

Pop: 734 Income: $707/wk Rent: $350/wk

Dunwich

Pop: 737 Income: $635/wk Rent: $294/wk

Kurrimine Beach

Pop: 742 Income: $577/wk Rent: $260/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 453.6 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 QLD average of $759/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.