Comet, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Comet is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 360. Elevation: 548 ft (167 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

360 Population 1/sq mi density
548 ft Elevation 167 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
24.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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People

Population360
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Population360
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Coordinates-23.6000°, 148.5500°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation24.4 inches (619 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Comet

Comet is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 360. The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet (167 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Comet has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average73.0°F
35% above Australia avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Area292.3 sq mi (757.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates23.6000°S, 148.5500°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"
36% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.4 on Jun 22, 1991.

Jun 22, 1991 14 km NW of Dysart, Australia M3.4 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 202 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 263 km
1980 Simon Category 3 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.8 in
April 74°F (24°C) 1.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in Coldest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
October 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
December 82°F (28°C) 3.8 in

Comet has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in July to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Comet

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Comet State School - - - -
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Monuments in Comet

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Old Comet Railway Station

Airports Near Comet

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Blackwater AirportBLTMedium Airport
Emerald AirportEMDMedium Airport
Capella Airport-Small Airport
Goonoo Feedlot Airstrip-Small Airport
Memooloo Airport-Small Airport
Oaky Creek Airfield-Small Airport
Oaky Creek Airport-Small Airport
Springsure Airport-Small Airport
Yarrabee Mine Airport-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 Comet

What is the population of Comet?

Comet has a population of 360 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Comet?

Comet has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches.

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