Superior numbers had allowed the Japanese to hold the line against three days of attacks by 25th Brigade. But attrition and short supplies were taking their toll. When Australian reinforcements entered the battle on the fourth day, Maj. Gen. Horii sent orders to hold the line for one more day while a fallback position at Eora Creek was established.

By the end of the fourth day, the outnumbered Japanese defenders were exhausted and barely holding on. Having succeeded in following their orders, they would pull out during the night and fall back to the position at Eora Creek. Before battle would be joined again, an entirely new Australian force would take over the pursuit.