South Innisfail, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of South Innisfail, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | South Innisfail |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cassowary Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.54563 |
| Longitude | 146.04639 |
| Population | 500 |
| Density | 71.5 /km² |
| Area | 7.0 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 4860 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1315 km northwest |
South Innisfail is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 500. The locality covers an area of 7.0 km², giving a population density of about 71.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1315 km northwest of Brisbane. South Innisfail is located at 17.5456°S, 146.0464°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4860. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
South Innisfail breathes the humid, verdant air of the tropics, a place where the land rises gently from the coast to meet the dense, emerald embrace of rainforest. It lies 207.1 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 337°T), and is situated 1.9 km south-east of East Innisfail. Here, the Queensland sun, a painter of vivid hues, washes over a landscape etched by the meandering ribbon of the Johnstone River. The soil, rich and dark, yields an abundance of life, promising sustenance and growth. The air hangs heavy with the scent of blossoms and damp earth, a constant reminder of the powerful forces of nature at play. From the verandas of modest homes, one can often spy the flash of exotic birdlife darting through the thick canopy, a fleeting glimpse of the wild heart that beats just beyond the edge of habitation.
This coastal locale, a vital part of the Cassowary Coast, has a history deeply entwilled with the sugar cane industry, its fields stretching like a green carpet towards the horizon, a testament to generations of hard work. The economy here still pulses with the rhythm of the harvest, the rumble of trucks carrying their sweet cargo a familiar sound. Beyond the cane, the fertile ground supports a diverse array of tropical fruits, their vibrant colours a splash against the unchanging green. Local legends whisper of the river's moods, its capacity to both nurture and challenge the communities that have settled along its banks, a duality that shapes the character of South Innisfail. The spirit of resilience, honed by the tropical climate and the demands of agriculture, is evident in the easy smiles and open natures of its inhabitants, a quiet pride in their corner of Queensland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of South Innisfail, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on South Innisfail, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for South Innisfail includes the postcode (4860), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cassowary Coast Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct South Innisfail is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |