Macleay Island, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Macleay Island is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 2,635. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

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

2,635 Population
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
33.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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People

Population2,635

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population2,635
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates-27.6109°, 153.3600°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation33.0 inches (839 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Macleay Island

Macleay Island is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 2,635. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Climate in Macleay Island

Macleay Island has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.3°C), the coldest is Jul (15.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1109 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.3°C / 78°F 20.7° / 29.9° 123.2
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 20.6° / 29° 165.2
Mar 23.9°C / 75°F 19.2° / 28.6° 125.3
Apr 21.3°C / 70°F 16.1° / 26.5° 78.2
May 18.4°C / 65°F 12.9° / 24° 105.3
Jun 16°C / 61°F 10.1° / 21.8° 81.6
Jul 15.2°C / 59°F 8.9° / 21.6° 37.1
Aug 16°C / 61°F 9.4° / 22.6° 44.9
Sep 18.9°C / 66°F 12.4° / 25.4° 37.0
Oct 20.5°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.2° 69.4
Nov 23°C / 73°F 17.7° / 28.2° 93.2
Dec 24.3°C / 76°F 19.4° / 29.2° 148.3
Macleay Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates27.6109°S, 153.3600°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.44"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.73"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 7.0 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 7.1 in
March 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
April 70°F (21°C) 6.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 7.4 in Wettest
June 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
August 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
October 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
November 71°F (21°C) 4.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in

Macleay Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in August to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 60.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.4") and September the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Macleay Island

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Macleay Island State School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Macleay Island

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Brisbane classic rock, modern rock AAC 130 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
B105 105.3 Brisbane adult contemporary AAC 130 kbps
ABC Triple J Queensland 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 238 kbps
Vision Christian Radio (MP3) christian music, conversation MP3 128 kbps
4RPH Reading Radio reading, spoken word AAC 40 kbps
rebel fm - AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
B105 105.3MHz FM Brisbane QLD Hits from Then to Now - 20230614 adult contemporary, hot adult contemporary AAC 130 kbps
Vision180 christian music AAC+ 128 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
4zzz brisbane, independent MP3 128 kbps
ABC 612kHz AM Brisbane QLD Queensland Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
The Engineered Network education, news MP3
Systrum Sistum (SSR2) - MP3 256 kbps
Systrum Sistum (SSR1) - MP3 256 kbps
Stereo 10 Brisbane 80s, classic hits AAC+ 96 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
SENQ sport, sports AAC 65 kbps
Vision Christian Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Macleay Island

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beenleigh Historical Village and Museum
Fort Lytton Museum
Logan City Historical Museum
North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum
Redland Museum
Russell Island Museum
Visitor Information Centre
Yugambeh Museum

Libraries in Macleay Island

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alice J Alison Greene Secondary Library0.0
Amity Point Library0.0
Beenleigh Library0.0
Capalaba Library0.0
Cleveland Library0.0
Coochiemudlo Island Community Library0.0
Dunwich Library0.0
Logan Central Library0.0
Logan Hyperdome Library0.0
Logan Hyperdome Library0.0
Logan North Library0.0
Macleay Island Community Library0.0
Marsden Library0.0
Marsden Library0.0
Marsden Library0.0
Ngaire Tagney Primary Library0.0
Point Lookout Library0.0
Redlands City library0.0
St Eugene de Mazenod Resource Centre0.0
Victoria Point Library0.0
Wynnum Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Macleay Island

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alien Night Market

Restaurants in Macleay Island

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bay Islands Golf Club
Macleay Island Takeaway
Nick's Kitchen

Dentists in Macleay Island

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Face Value Dentist

Veterinaries in Macleay Island

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bay Island Veterinary Services

Gas Stations in Macleay Island

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Macleay Island Petrol Station

Golf Courses in Macleay Island

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bay Islands Golf Club

Breweries in Macleay Island

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Perentie Brewing
Straddie Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Macleay Island

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Macleay Island

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Gold Coast AirportOOLLarge Airport
RAAF Base Amberley-Medium Airport
Boonah Airport-Small Airport
Brisbane Archerfield Airport-Small Airport
Caboolture Airport-Small Airport
Donnybrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunwich AirportSRRSmall Airport
Hazelton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Heck Field Airport-Small Airport
Kooralbyn Airport-Small Airport
Kooringal Airstrip-Small Airport
Logan Reserve Airport-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Murwillumbah Airport-Small Airport
Nobbys Creek private Strip-Small Airport
Redcliffe Airport-Small Airport
Southport AirportSHQSmall Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private strip-Small Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport

Post Offices in Macleay Island

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Macleay Island Licensed Post Office

Treatment Centers in Macleay Island

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aquatic Therapy for Life
Casuarina Lodge

Churches & Religious Organizations in Macleay Island

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Spirit

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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What is the population of Macleay Island?

Macleay Island has a population of 2,635 residents and is located in Australia..

What is the weather like in Macleay Island?

Macleay Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches.

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