Average rent in Innisfail, QLD2026

Innisfail is part of the Cassowary Coast council area and sits 1320km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 9,257 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $250/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 42% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,257

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Brisbane
1320 km
Households renting
42%
Separate houses
80%
Flats / apartments
5%
Born overseas
17%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Cassowary Coast

Renting in Innisfail

Innisfail comes in cheaper than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $250/week, around 30% below the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 54% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 42% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (80%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 9,257, median age 41, and the most common occupation category is Labourers. 17% of residents were born overseas. At 1320km from Brisbane, Innisfail typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Innisfail?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Innisfail, QLD was $250. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Innisfail rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Innisfail sat at $250 — 30% below the state average. The suburb is 1320km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (80% separate houses, 5% flats here).
Which suburbs near Innisfail have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Innisfail's $250/week (ABS 2021): Babinda, Granville, Southern Downs - East. On the higher end, you've got Maryborough (Qld), Manunda, Berserker. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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