Question 1

Is East Innisfail a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

East Innisfail sits on the eastern bank of the Johnstone River in North Queensland's Cassowary Coast and has a low-lying, tropical riverside character framed by sugarcane country and nearby rainforest. It is mainly residential, with weatherboard and brick homes on flat, tree-lined streets and a mix of long-term locals, families and retirees who value a relaxed, outdoorsy lifestyle. River activities, local reserves and easy access to coastal beaches and the hinterland shape weekend life, while basic shops and community services are close by in Innisfail and the main coastal route provides regional connections. Seasonal tropical weather is part of everyday life there.

Home to 1,757 people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $1,092 a week, East Innisfail is weighted towards couple families — about three in four households — alongside some one-parent households and other family types. Around 58.2% of dwellings are owner-occupied and 41.8% are rented. The suburb is served by Innisfail East State School for primary education, and there are no significant new public infrastructure or civic amenity projects noted for the area. Whether it suits you will depend on whether a riverside, outdoors-oriented community with basic local services fits your needs.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in East Innisfail?

Accepted Answer

Houses rent for $450 a week and units for $300 a week in East Innisfail. Against a typical local household income of $1,092 a week at the last Census, renting a house would take about 41.2% of that income and renting a unit would take about 27.5%.

On those figures, house rent represents a large share of a typical local household's income at the last Census, while unit rent is a moderate share. If you are renting, these are the numbers that will matter most to you.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is East Innisfail a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The most striking movement over the past year is on houses: house values climbed 26.5%, a strong rise, while house rents rose 7.1%, a solid increase. In East Innisfail that means capital growth for houses has outpaced rental income growth over the 12 months to now.

Unit rents fell 1.6% over the same period, a slight decline, so rental income from units has edged down. Whether this mix of strong house price growth, solid house rent growth and a small fall in unit rents fits your investment goals depends on your priorities and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	26.5%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	9	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	35	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$450	$300
Change in rent Past 12 months	7.1%	-1.6%

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