East Innisfail QLD

Postcode 4860 · Cassowary Coast LGA

East Innisfail is a small community in Queensland within the Cassowary Coast local government area (postcode 4860). With a population of 1,757, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $57K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are labourers, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Aboriginal Australian.

The current median weekly rent is $450. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083.

East Innisfail is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 782, which is well below the national average of 1,000. The crime rate in the Cassowary Coast LGA is moderate at 5,615 incidents per 100,000 population.

SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$255
POPULATION
1,757
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,092
Personal Income /wk$628
Mortgage /mth$1,083
CRIME (Cassowary Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,615
Total Incidents5,615
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA782
Total Students285
Government1
Independent1
Innisfail East State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 814
Radiant Life CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 749
Data: Year ending Dec 2026