East Innisfail

East Innisfail is a suburban locality in the Cassowary Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.

East Innisfail is a suburban locality in the Cassowary Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census East Innisfail had a population of 1,855 people.

Historically the suburb was linked to the CBD by the original Jubilee Bridge, which was built in 1923.Land for a school was secured by the Department of Lands in 1935. Innisfail East State School opened on 6 March 1936.In 1930 the local Methodists relocated a church from Chillagoe to Mourilyan Road, East Innisfail.Radiant Life Christian College opened on 13 February 1982.At the 2006 census East Innisfail had a population of 1,608.Due to deterioration from both age and increased traffic flow, the original Jubilee Bridge was closed on 19 July 2010 after concerns were raised over the safety and integrity of the structure. The new Jubilee Bridge was built, which opened on 2 September 2011.In early 2011, some residents in low-lying areas of the suburb were evacuated ahead of the passing of Cyclone Yasi.Shortly after there were a number of cases of dengue fever recorded in the suburb.In the 2011 census, East Innisfail had a population of 1,828 people.In the 2016 census East Innisfail had a population of 1,855 people.