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
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 5,263 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | -24.0071°, 151.2003° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.9 inches (759 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 291.3 sq mi (754.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.0071°S, 151.2003°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
Schools in Calliope
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calliope State School | - | - | - | - |
| Calliope State High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Calliope
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Calliope
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyne Island Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Calliope Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gladstone Regional Council Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Calliope
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Calliope
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Calliope
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Calliope
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Airport | GLT | Medium Airport |
| Rockhampton Airport | ROK | Medium Airport |
| Thangool Airport | THG | Medium Airport |
| Agnes Water private Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Biloela Airport | ZBL | Small 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 Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Calliope Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Calliope
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint Patrick's Catholic Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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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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