Flying Fish Point at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
395
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Flying Fish Point.
The postcode for Flying Fish Point is 4860 (QLD).
Flying Fish Point (4860) sits in the Tablelands region of Queensland.
Flying Fish Point has roughly 395 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Flying Fish Point scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 17°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 2065mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Cairns Aero station, 97.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Flying Fish Point's population at 395, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
395
Median age
50
Family households
64%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$268/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
395
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Tablelands Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
3,797
total offences in 2026 across the Tablelands Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Flying Fish Point.
Local schools for Flying Fish Point
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Government School Catchment
Flying Fish Point State School
Innisfail State College
Innisfail State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
2065 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
16.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Flying Fish Point.
- What is the Flying Fish Point postcode?
- Flying Fish Point is in the 4860 postcode, in QLD, in the Tablelands Regional Council region.
- Where is Flying Fish Point?
- Flying Fish Point is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4860, in the Tablelands Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Flying Fish Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $268.
- What schools are in Flying Fish Point?
- There are 8 schools serving Flying Fish Point on this page, including Flying Fish Point State School, Innisfail State College, Good Counsel Primary School.
- How walkable is Flying Fish Point?
- Flying Fish Point has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Flying Fish Point?
- Flying Fish Point is close to Coconuts, Coquette Point, Eaton, Innisfail Estate, Webb.
- What is the population of Flying Fish Point?
- The population of Flying Fish Point is approximately 395 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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