No 5 Branch at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
12
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about No 5 Branch.
The postcode for No 5 Branch is 4856 (QLD).
No 5 Branch (4856) sits in the Cassowary Coast region of Queensland.
No 5 Branch has roughly 12 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
No 5 Branch 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 7 government primary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put No 5 Branch's population at 12, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12
Median age
33
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
12
Median age: 33
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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 Cassowary Coast 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.
4,896
total offences in 2026 across the Cassowary Coast 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
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in No 5 Branch.
Local schools for No 5 Branch
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Government School Catchment
Silkwood State School
El Arish State School
Mena Creek 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 No 5 Branch.
- What is the No 5 Branch postcode?
- No 5 Branch is in the 4856 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- Where is No 5 Branch?
- No 5 Branch is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4856, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in No 5 Branch?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in No 5 Branch?
- There are 9 schools serving No 5 Branch on this page, including St John's School, Silkwood State School, El Arish State School.
- How walkable is No 5 Branch?
- No 5 Branch has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near No 5 Branch?
- No 5 Branch is close to Silkwood, Goolboo, Warrubullen, Silkwood East, Cowley Creek.
- What is the population of No 5 Branch?
- The population of No 5 Branch is approximately 12 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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