Bloomsbury, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Bloomsbury is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 539. Elevation: 154 ft (47 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

539 Population 2/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
56.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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People

Population539
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain56.6 in/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population539
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates-20.7167°, 148.6000°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation56.6 inches (1,437 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 539. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 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 Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 22.6° / 31.8° 276.8
Feb 27°C / 81°F 22.8° / 31.2° 304.7
Mar 26°C / 79°F 21.6° / 30.4° 152.4
Apr 24.2°C / 76°F 19.4° / 28.9° 107.9
May 21.4°C / 71°F 16.1° / 26.7° 53.9
Jun 18.8°C / 66°F 12.8° / 24.7° 44.8
Jul 18°C / 64°F 11.4° / 24.5° 17.1
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 11.8° / 25.9° 31.5
Sep 21.4°C / 71°F 14.2° / 28.5° 19.8
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 17.3° / 30.3° 44.4
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 19.7° / 32° 92.5
Dec 26.9°C / 80°F 21.5° / 32.3° 147.3
Bloomsbury has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above Australia avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area297.0 sq mi (769.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates20.7167°S, 148.6000°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.6"
49% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 12.68"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 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 99 km
Apr 16, 2011 Queensland, Australia M5.0 112 km
Apr 15, 2020 32 km NNW of Whitsundays, Australia M5.0 98 km
Sep 17, 2011 44 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.3 117 km
Aug 18, 2016 50 km N of Whitsundays, Australia M4.3 120 km
Apr 16, 2011 45 km NNW of Collinsville, Australia M4.0 114 km
Aug 18, 2016 43 km N of Whitsundays, Australia M4.0 115 km
Apr 12, 2002 35 km NNW of Moranbah, Australia M3.6 133 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 37 km
2015 Marcia Category 4 205 km
2010 Ului Category 1 48 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 214 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 113 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 174 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 245 km
1980 Simon Category 3 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 10.6 in
February 79°F (26°C) 12.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 77°F (25°C) 8.1 in
April 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in Coldest
July 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
August 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in Driest
October 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in

Bloomsbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 64°F in June to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (12.7") and September the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Bloomsbury

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bloomsbury School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bloomsbury

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Island FM Whitsundays 88.0MHz Airlie Beach Central Queensland classic hits, news MP3 128 kbps

Gas Stations in Bloomsbury

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #776103783
BP
BP Truckstop

Golf Courses in Bloomsbury

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Turtle Point Golf Course (closed)

Airports Near Bloomsbury

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton Island AirportHTIMedium Airport
Mackay AirportMKYMedium Airport
Proserpine Whitsunday Coast AirportPPPMedium Airport
Bowen AirportZBOSmall Airport
Brampton Island AirportBMPSmall Airport
cape cloucester airstrip 300m length-Small Airport
Collinsville AirportKCESmall Airport
Hideaway Bay Airport-Small Airport
Lakeside Airpark-Small Airport
Lindeman Island AirportLDCSmall Airport
Midge Point-Small Airport
Newlands Coalmine Airport-Small Airport
Newlands Coalmine Airport no.2-Small Airport
Palmyra Airstrip-Small Airport
Shute Harbour/Whitsunday AirportWSYSmall Airport
Turtle Park Airstrip-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Bloomsbury

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Bloomsbury.

Name Description
Sandy Falls

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 Bloomsbury

What is the population of Bloomsbury?

Bloomsbury has a population of 539 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 297.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bloomsbury?

Bloomsbury 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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