Lake Macdonald, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Lake Macdonald is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,352. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°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 Lake Macdonald
Lake Macdonald is a rural locality in the Shire of Noosa, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Lake Macdonald had a population of 1,352 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,352 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Coordinates | -26.3848°, 152.9321° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.7 inches (982 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lake Macdonald
Lake Macdonald is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,352. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Climate in Lake Macdonald
Lake Macdonald has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.4°C), the coldest is Jul (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1593 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 360.5 sq mi (933.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.3848°S, 152.9321°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in |
Lake Macdonald has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in June to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.0") and September the driest (1.9").
Radio Stations near Lake Macdonald
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc 96.1 | adult contemporary, commercial | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Hot 91.1 | commercial | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Sunshine FM 104.9 | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lake Macdonald
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooroy Saw Mill site | ||||
| Eumundi Museum | ||||
| Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum | ||||
| Nambour Museum | ||||
| Nambour Museum | ||||
| Noosa Shire Museum | ||||
| The Heritage Centre | ||||
| The Kenilworth Museum | ||||
| Yandina Historic House |
Libraries in Lake Macdonald
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolum Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cooroy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kenilworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mapleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mapleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nambour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nambour Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Noosa Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lake Macdonald
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eumundi Markets | |||||
| Noosa Farmers Market | |||||
| Yandina Country Markets |
Breweries in Lake Macdonald
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling Pot Brewery | ||||
| Heads of Noosa | ||||
| Terella Brewing |
Airports Near Lake Macdonald
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast Airport | MCY | Large Airport |
| Caboolture Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Caloundra Airport | CUD | Small Airport |
| Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private? | - | Small Airport |
| Cooloola Village Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Donnybrook Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Driftn-in Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Greenfield (Cootharaba) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gympie Airport | GYP | Small Airport |
| Hazelton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kilcoy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Landsborough Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mccarons private strip | - | Small Airport |
| mount archer | - | Small Airport |
| Noosa Airport | NSV | Small Airport |
| Rainbow Beach Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private) | - | Small Airport |
| Watts Bridge Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Lake Macdonald
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Nicklin Lodge |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Lake Macdonald?
Lake Macdonald has a population of 1,352 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 360.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lake Macdonald?
Lake Macdonald enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.
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