Calliope, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Calliope is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 5,263. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

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

5,263 Population 18/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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About Calliope

Calliope

Calliope is a rural town and locality in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Calliope had a population of 5,263 people.

People

Population5,263
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Population5,263
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates-24.0071°, 151.2003°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (759 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Calliope

Calliope is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 5,263. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Climate in Calliope

Calliope has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jan (27°C), the coldest is Jul (17.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 833 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 30.9° 111.7
Feb 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 30.9° 188.7
Mar 26°C / 79°F 21.9° / 30° 124.8
Apr 23.8°C / 75°F 19.2° / 28.4° 39.6
May 20.6°C / 69°F 15.5° / 25.8° 25.4
Jun 18.6°C / 65°F 13.6° / 23.6° 40.6
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.2° 28.6
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.2° 33.7
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 15.5° / 26.3° 26.1
Oct 23.1°C / 74°F 18.5° / 27.7° 51.9
Nov 24.8°C / 77°F 20.5° / 29.1° 54.5
Dec 26.3°C / 79°F 22.3° / 30.3° 107.0
Calliope enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area291.3 sq mi (754.4 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates24.0071°S, 151.2003°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 15, 2015.

Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 136 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 46 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 249 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 197 km
1980 Simon Category 3 127 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
April 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in

Calliope has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 59°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Calliope

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Calliope State School - - - -
Calliope State High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Calliope

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Calliope

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gladstone Maritime Museum
Gladstone Maritime Museum
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum
H.M.A.S. Glastone
Model Train Club and Railway Museum

Libraries in Calliope

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Boyne Island Library0.0
Calliope Library0.0
Gladstone Regional Council Library0.0

Hotels in Calliope

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parklands Resort Calliope

Gas Stations in Calliope

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex Calliope

Golf Courses in Calliope

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Calliope Country Club

Airports Near Calliope

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gladstone AirportGLTMedium Airport
Rockhampton AirportROKMedium Airport
Thangool AirportTHGMedium Airport
Agnes Water private Airport-Small Airport
Biloela AirportZBLSmall Airport
Old Station Airfield-Small Airport
private airfield agnes waters-Small Airport
private airstrip agnes waters-Small Airport
private runway agnes waters-Small Airport
Rodds Bay Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Calliope

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Calliope Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Calliope

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Patrick's Catholic Church

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 Calliope

What is the population of Calliope?

Calliope has a population of 5,263 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Calliope?

Calliope enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches.

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