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| Locality | No 5 Branch |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cassowary Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.72465 |
| Longitude | 146.01013 |
| Area | 4.4 km² |
| Postcode | 4856 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1300 km northwest |
No 5 Branch is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 4.4 km². It lies approximately 1300 km northwest of Brisbane. No 5 Branch is located at 17.7247°S, 146.0101°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4856. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
No 5 Branch lies cradled by the fertile plains where the Atherton Tablelands begin their gentle descent towards the coast. It lies 190.6 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 333°T), and is situated 12.6 km west-north-west of Kurrimine Beach. Here, the air hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and blooming ginger, a perpetual testament to the generous rainfall that nourishes the land. Emerald canopies of rainforest fringe the edges of paddocks, their dense foliage a stark contrast to the orderly rows of crops that stretch towards the horizon. The soil, a rich, dark loam, yields readily to the plough, promising abundance. Sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, casts a dappled, verdant glow, imbuing the landscape with a quiet, enduring beauty.
The story of No 5 Branch is one of tenacious settlement, a history etched into the very way the land is worked. Early pioneers, drawn by the promise of rich volcanic soil, cleared the scrub to establish dairies and small farms, their efforts shaping the agricultural character of the region. Today, this legacy continues, with cattle grazing on lush pastures and sugarcane fields shimmering under the tropical sun, the sweet scent of molasses a constant reminder of the local economy. The nearby waterways, once vital arteries for transporting produce, now offer tranquil escapes for fishing and quiet contemplation, their banks a haven for native birdlife. The rhythm of life in No 5 Branch is tied to the seasons, a gentle cadence of planting, growing, and harvesting that has sustained this corner of Queensland for generations.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of No 5 Branch, Queensland. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on No 5 Branch, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for No 5 Branch includes the postcode (4856), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cassowary Coast Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct No 5 Branch is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |