East Innisfail
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
East Innisfail is a picturesque small town set along the North Queensland coast, known for its lush tropical scenery, sugar cane industry, and proximity to heritage-listed rainforests. While quieter and slower-paced than urban centers, it offers authentic country hospitality and outdoor opportunities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
1,757
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-17.53°, 146.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,925
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
24.9°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
22.1°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
14.8°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1818 mm
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
6
Parks
11
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
14.0
Airport
IFL
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.