Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Walter Lever Estate

QLD4856

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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

44

Median age: 49

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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

Other Offences576 (20.1%)
Offences Against Property311 (10.9%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)158 (5.5%)
Drug Offences153 (5.3%)
Offences Against the Person147 (5.1%)

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

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Walter Lever Estate.

Local schools for Walter Lever Estate

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Government School Catchment

Silkwood State School

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Mena Creek State School

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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

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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.

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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