Originally known as Geraldton until 1910, Innisfail is based on the Cassowary Coast Region in the north east of Queensland. Innisfail is renowned for its tropical climate, and boasts many excellent exports, being well known particularly for bananas and sugar industries. Locally, it’s known as one of Australia’s ‘wettest’ towns, constantly humid and rarely dropping below 20 degrees. In a prime spot on the Bruce Highway, Innisfail is a multicultural community, remaining an enduring destination with backpackers, immigrants, and locals.
Innisfail is 1,600 km (18 hr drive) north of Brisbane and 90 km (1 hr 15 min drive) south of Cairns.
View the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships online portal to identify the Indigenous language group/s for Innisfail.
- Population:
- 7876
- Arts & Culture:
- Australia Council Profile - Kennedy
- Local Electorate:
- Cassowary Coast Regional Council
- State Electorate:
- Mulgrave
- Federal Electorate:
- Kennedy
- Weather:
- 23°C light rain
