Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Walter Lever Estate
Walter Lever Estate at a glance
Population
44
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Walter Lever Estate.
Walter Lever Estate (4856) sits in the Cassowary Coast region of Queensland.
Walter Lever Estate has roughly 44 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 Walter Lever Estate's population at 44, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (95% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
44
Median age
49
Family households
95%
Lone person
16%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$235/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
44
Median age: 49
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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.
2,864
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Walter Lever Estate.
Local schools for Walter Lever Estate
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Government School Catchment
Silkwood State School
Mena Creek State School
El Arish 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 Walter Lever Estate.
- What is the Walter Lever Estate postcode?
- Walter Lever Estate is in the 4856 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Walter Lever Estate?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $235.
- What schools are in Walter Lever Estate?
- There are 9 schools serving Walter Lever Estate on this page, including Silkwood State School, St John's School, Mena Creek State School.
- What suburbs are near Walter Lever Estate?
- Walter Lever Estate is close to No 5 Branch, Silkwood, Warrubullen, Bombeeta, Japoonvale.
- What is the population of Walter Lever Estate?
- Walter Lever Estate has approximately 44 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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