Beaconsfield, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Beaconsfield is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 5,899. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,899 Population 20/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
67.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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About Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield is a suburb of Mackay in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Beaconsfield had a population of 5,899 people.

People

Population5,899
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain67.4 in/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population5,899
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-21.0912°, 149.1654°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation67.4 inches (1,712 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 5,899. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Climate in Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.2°C), the coldest is Jul (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1510 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 24° / 30.5° 264.2
Feb 27°C / 81°F 23.8° / 30.1° 321.4
Mar 25.8°C / 78°F 22.7° / 29° 254.3
Apr 23.7°C / 75°F 20.5° / 26.9° 139.2
May 21°C / 70°F 17.5° / 24.4° 95.7
Jun 18.6°C / 65°F 14.9° / 22.2° 56.9
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 13.7° / 21.7° 31.6
Aug 18.7°C / 66°F 14.4° / 23° 32.4
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 17.2° / 25.9° 23.0
Oct 24°C / 75°F 19.9° / 28.1° 30.3
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 21.9° / 29.7° 92.0
Dec 27°C / 81°F 23.3° / 30.7° 169.3
Beaconsfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area297.0 sq mi (769.3 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates21.0912°S, 149.1654°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"
77% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 15.04"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M5.0 on Apr 15, 2020.

Aug 18, 2016 37 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia M5.7 147 km
Apr 15, 2020 32 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia M5.0 144 km
Apr 12, 2002 35 km NNW of Moranbah, Australia M3.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 103 km
2015 Marcia Category 4 139 km
2010 Ului Category 1 100 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 185 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 166 km
1989 Aivu Category 3 242 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 174 km
1980 Simon Category 3 208 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 11.7 in
February 80°F (26°C) 15.0 in Wettest
March 78°F (26°C) 10.2 in
April 74°F (24°C) 5.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in Driest
October 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
November 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in Warmest

Beaconsfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in July to 80°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 66.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (15.0") and September the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Beaconsfield

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Carlisle Christian College - - - -
Beaconsfield State School - - - -
Mackay and District Special School - - - -
Whitsunday Anglican School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Beaconsfield

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
4MK 1026 AM Mackay mackay, oldies AAC+ 64 kbps

Libraries in Beaconsfield

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dudley Denny City Library0.0
Gordon White Library0.0
Walkerston Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Beaconsfield

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Victoria Street Markets

Veterinaries in Beaconsfield

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1859981812

Gas Stations in Beaconsfield

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1859980053

Gyms in Beaconsfield

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Muscle Garden Andergrove

Golf Courses in Beaconsfield

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mackay Golf Course

Airports Near Beaconsfield

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton Island AirportHTIMedium Airport
Mackay AirportMKYMedium Airport
Proserpine Whitsunday Coast AirportPPPMedium Airport
Brampton Island AirportBMPSmall Airport
KESWICK ISLAND AIRSTRIP-Small Airport
Lakeside Airpark-Small Airport
Lindeman Island AirportLDCSmall Airport
Midge Point-Small Airport
Nebo Airstrip-Small Airport
Palmyra Airstrip-Small Airport
temple island airstrip-Small Airport
Turtle Park Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beaconsfield

What is the population of Beaconsfield?

Beaconsfield has a population of 5,899 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 297.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Beaconsfield?

Beaconsfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 67.4 inches.

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