Question 1

Is Flying Fish Point a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Flying Fish Point is a small, laid-back coastal village on the Cassowary Coast where the Johnstone River meets the Coral Sea, and it still has the feel of a working fishing community. The foreshore is anchored by a modest jetty, a public boat ramp and sandy stretches popular with anglers and families, while hinterland sugar cane flats and rainforest-clad hills sit nearby. Housing is largely low-rise beach cottages and holiday homes on quiet streets, and most residents look to nearby Innisfail for broader services. It will suit people after relaxed, water-focused living and a close connection to tropical coastal landscapes.

The community numbers 395 people with a median age of 50 and a median household income of $1,086 a week (roughly $56,500 a year). Families are prominent, with couple families without children the largest group and couple families with and without children together making up 81.2% of families. Homes are mostly owner-occupied (46.5% owned outright and 19.7% owned with a mortgage) while 33.8% are rented. The foreshore has seen a substantial upgrade using rock revetment, reef balls and native plantings and a monitoring program remains in place; council planning also names the suburb for further coastal hazard measures such as land buy-back or swaps on Alice Street and seawall designs to fill gaps and raise low crests.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Flying Fish Point?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent sales or rentals in Flying Fish Point to publish reliable price or rent figures. Without those figures, there isn't a clear picture of how expensive it is to live here compared with local incomes as recorded at the most recent Census.

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 Flying Fish Point a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Flying Fish Point climbed a strong 24.2% over the past 12 months. That percentage is the 12-month capital growth figure for houses, so if capital growth is your priority as an investor it's the number to focus on. There isn't enough recent data for units or for rents to give a fuller picture, so the available information is limited to house values; whether that movement suits your plans depends on your objectives 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	24.2%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	4	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	74	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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