Airlie Beach, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Airlie Beach is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,312. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach is a coastal locality and resort town in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Airlie Beach had a population of 1,312 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,312 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | -20.2675°, 148.7147° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.6 inches (1,437 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,312. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Climate in Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach has an average annual temperature of 23.3°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.2°C), the coldest is Jul (18°C). Average annual precipitation is 1293 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 297.0 sq mi (769.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2675°S, 148.7147°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 12.5 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in |
Airlie Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in June to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 66.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.9") and September the driest (1.0").
Radio Stations near Airlie Beach
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island FM Whitsundays 88.0MHz Airlie Beach Central Queensland | classic hits, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gem FM 91.5MHz Bowen - Gem of the Coral Coast | classic rock, community radio | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Airlie Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proserpine Museum |
Libraries in Airlie Beach
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannonvale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Proserpine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Proserpine Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Airlie Beach
16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Airlie Beach
22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Airlie Beach
11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Airlie Beach
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Airlie Beach
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Airlie Beach
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Airlie Beach
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Island Airport | HTI | Medium Airport |
| Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport | PPP | Medium Airport |
| Bowen Airport | ZBO | Small Airport |
| Brampton Island Airport | BMP | Small Airport |
| cape cloucester airstrip 300m length | - | Small Airport |
| Hideaway Bay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| KESWICK ISLAND AIRSTRIP | - | Small Airport |
| Lakeside Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Lindeman Island Airport | LDC | Small Airport |
| Midge Point | - | Small Airport |
| Shute Harbour/Whitsunday Airport | WSY | Small Airport |
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UFO Sightings Near Airlie Beach
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Airlie Beach.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee pocket (queensland) (australia) | 2009 | Two red and white discs seen over north Queensland, Australia |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
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What is the population of Airlie Beach?
Airlie Beach has a population of 1,312 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 297.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Airlie Beach?
Airlie Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 56.6 inches.
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