Innisfail Estate (Qld)

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According to assessments of ABS demographic releases for the surrounding region and recent residential addresses verified by Districts following the Census, the suburb of Innisfail Estate has an estimated residency of 1,519 residents as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 65 people (4.5%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,454 people. The calculation is derived from a resident headcount of 1,511, calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an additional 24 verified new addresses since the Census date. This population scale translates to a density of 473 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample room per resident and capacity for subsequent expansion. Over the last ten years, the suburb of Innisfail Estate has shown steady expansion with a 0.8% compound annual growth rate, ahead of the SA3 area. Local population increases were mostly generated by international migration, which accounted for roughly 79.0% of all population growth during recent timeframes.

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The locality contains a balanced labor force split between professional and manual occupations, with a strong presence in essential services and an unemployment rate of 10.6%, based on Districts compilations of statistical data. As of March 2026616 local residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 6.7% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, indicating scope for progress, while the participation rate is notably low (57.2% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld). Census data shows that a small proportion of 4.8% of residents worked from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions should be taken into account.

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The locality presents a median taxpayer income of $46,503 and an average of $55,712, based on the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by Districts for financial year 2023. This sits below the countrywide average, and contrasts with the median of $53,146 and average of $66,593 recorded across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, contemporary figures are estimated at approximately $51,786 for the median and $62,041 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census income statistics show that household, family, and individual incomes in the locality all sit between the 16th and 21st percentiles nationally. Income brackets show that the largest segment of residents consists of 28.8% of the population (437 people) earning in the $1,500 - range, which aligns with broader regional distributions showing in the same bracket. Although housing expenses are low with of income kept, total disposable income ranks in only the th percentile nationally.

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Housing types in the locality, as recorded at the most recent Census, consisted of 75.0% standalone houses and 25.0% alternative dwellings (townhouses, flats, and other housing types), compared to Regional Qld's breakdown of 76.4% houses and 23.6% alternative dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in the locality matched that of Regional Qld at 33.7%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (19.2%) or renters (47.1%). The median monthly home loan repayment was much lower than the Regional Qld average at $1,277, while the median weekly rent stood at $230, compared to Regional Qld levels of $1,655 and $345. On a national level, mortgage payments in the locality are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are far below the national average of $375.

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Family units represent the majority of households at 63.5%, consisting of 25.2% couples with children, 26.0% couples without children, and 12.1% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 36.5%, made up of lone person households at 31.1% and group houses at 3.8% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.4 people is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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The locality encounters educational hurdles, with university graduation rates (14.3%) far below the national level of 30.4%. This represents a challenge as well as a target for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 9.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Practical and vocational skills are prominent, with 39.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (28.1%).

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Public transport details show 10 transit stops operating in the suburb of Innisfail Estate, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 2 distinct routes, which provide a total of 26 weekly services. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 152 meters from the nearest stop. Because of the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel choice at 92%. Dwellings have an average of 1.1 motor vehicles, which is lower than the regional average. A low proportion of 4.8% of workers work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic measures).

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The locality faces notable health issues, based on Districts assessments of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, with typical medical concerns present across both younger and older age brackets, alongside a relatively low rate of private health insurance at approximately 49% of the population (~748 people). This compares to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

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The locality has a higher level of cultural diversity than most regional property markets, with 27.1% of residents born abroad and 30.0% using a language other than English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, accounting for 55.2% of local residents. However, the most notable difference is in the Other category, which represents 19.0% of the population, far higher than the Regional Qld average of 0.8%.

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The median age of 39 in the suburb of Innisfail Estate is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 41, and very close to the Australian average of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of people aged 65 - 74 (13.0%), while the 45 - 54 bracket is relatively small (8.7%) compared to Regional Qld. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 11.2% to 13.6% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 10.2% to 8.7%. Looking forward to 2041, age projections show clear adjustments in the demographic mix of the suburb of Innisfail Estate. The 75 to 84 age cohort is expected to grow steadily, rising by people () from to . Notably, combined age brackets of and over will make up of total population growth, showing the aging trend of the local population. Conversely, the to and to cohorts are projected to see declines in population.

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Innisfail Estate currently has an estimated 97 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 61 children aged 0-2 and 41 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 14% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 3% by 2041 (to approximately 94 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 152. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.