Flying Fish Point
QLD 4860 • Queensland
About Flying Fish Point
Flying Fish Point is a small coastal locality in Far North Queensland, situated approximately 5 kilometres east of Innisfail at the mouth of the Johnstone River where it meets the Coral Sea. With a population of around 395 residents recorded in the 2021 Census across just 1.18 square kilometres, it is a compact beachside community within the Cassowary Coast region. The locality is named after the flying fish that once leapt from these waters, and its position at the river mouth gives it a distinctive character combining beach and estuary environments.
Flying Fish Point offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle typical of Far North Queensland, with fishing, swimming, and boating as central pursuits for residents. The foreshore features a boat ramp, picnic areas, and views across the Coral Sea, and the calm waters of the Johnstone River mouth attract both recreational and commercial fishers. The nearby Innisfail township provides all essential services including schools, medical care, and supermarkets. The community tends to attract retirees, fishing enthusiasts, and those drawn to the unhurried pace of life in tropical coastal Queensland, with a median income reflective of its modest economic base.
Flying Fish Point falls under postcode 4860 and is governed by the Cassowary Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Hill electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4860
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4860, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4860; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Local Cassowary Coast bus services — Innisfail 10-15 min
Commute to Cairns CBD
🛣️ Bruce Highway north via Innisfail is the main route to Cairns
Small locality with limited services; car needed for most errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Maud Street
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66 Owen Street
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96 Rankin Street
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78 Maple Street
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92 Mourilyan Road
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7 Emily Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Cassowary Coast Local Government Area, which contains Flying Fish Point. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.