No 6 Branch, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of No 6 Branch, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | No 6 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 | -17.5933 |
| Longitude | 145.95469 |
| Population | 48 |
| Density | 3.1 /km² |
| Area | 15.3 km² |
| Elevation | 39 m |
| Postcode | 4859 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1316 km northwest |
No 6 Branch is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 48. The locality covers an area of 15.3 km², giving a population density of about 3.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 39 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1316 km northwest of Brisbane. No 6 Branch is located at 17.5933°S, 145.9547°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4859. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
No 6 Branch lies cradled by the rich, alluvial plains that spill towards the coast. It lies 206.3 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 334°T), and is situated 10.9 km south-west of East Innisfail. Here, the land breathes a humid, tropical warmth, punctuated by the emerald swell of sugarcane fields stretching to a hazy horizon. The air, thick with the scent of damp earth and the distant salt tang of the Coral Sea, clings to everything, a gentle, persistent embrace. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-brooding sky, is a diffused, buttery glow that softens the edges of the landscape, making the vibrant green of the vegetation seem almost impossibly deep. Occasional outcrops of darker, more ancient rock interrupt the sweep of the fields, hinting at the volcanic origins of this coastal fringe, their surfaces often slick with a fine sheen of dew even in the late morning.
The story of No 6 Branch is one of patient cultivation, a history etched not in grand monuments but in the steady rhythm of the seasons and the sweat of generations. For decades, the lifeblood of this locality has been the sugar cane, its towering stalks a familiar, comforting presence against the sky, and the mills that hum with its transformation echoing the industry’s enduring heartbeat. This agricultural focus has shaped the character of No 6 Branch, fostering a sense of quiet resilience and a deep connection to the land. While the sugar industry remains central, a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty is slowly drawing a different kind of visitor, one drawn by the promise of the nearby rainforests and the allure of the untouched coastline, adding a subtle new layer to the enduring narrative of No 6 Branch.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of No 6 Branch, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 6 Branch, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for No 6 Branch includes the postcode (4859), 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 6 Branch is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 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. |