Mapleton, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Mapleton is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,661. Elevation: 1,217 ft (371 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

1,661 Population 289/sq mi density
1,217 ft Elevation 371 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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People

Population1,661
Density289/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)
Population1,661
Population Density289 / sq mi
Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)
Coordinates-26.6243°, 152.8678°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches (982 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mapleton

Mapleton is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,661. The city sits at an elevation of 1,217 feet (371 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 Mapleton

Mapleton has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.2°C), the coldest is Jul (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1439 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.1° 151.7
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29.1° 210.1
Mar 24°C / 75°F 20.2° / 27.9° 161.8
Apr 21.6°C / 71°F 17.2° / 26.1° 123.4
May 18.6°C / 65°F 13.5° / 23.6° 158.0
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.6° 114.9
Jul 15.6°C / 60°F 10° / 21.3° 66.0
Aug 16.2°C / 61°F 10° / 22.3° 56.7
Sep 18.7°C / 66°F 13° / 24.4° 62.3
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 15.5° / 25.8° 97.7
Nov 22.6°C / 73°F 17.8° / 27.4° 76.7
Dec 24.3°C / 76°F 19.9° / 28.7° 159.9
Mapleton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,217 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density289/sq mi
Coordinates26.6243°S, 152.8678°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.65"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 85 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 150 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.1 in
February 75°F (24°C) 9.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 7.3 in
April 69°F (21°C) 5.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
August 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
October 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in

Mapleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 62.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.7") and September the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Mapleton

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

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

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 Mapleton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cooroy Saw Mill site
Eumundi Museum
Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
Queensland Air Museum
The Heritage Centre
The Kenilworth Museum
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in Mapleton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beerwah Library0.0
Buderim Library0.0
Coolum Library0.0
Cooroy Library0.0
Imbil Library0.0
Kenilworth Library0.0
Maleny Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Maroochydore Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Noosa Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Mapleton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cotton Tree Market
Eumundi Markets
Fishermans Road Market
Fishermans Road Market
Noosa Farmers Market
Yandina Country Markets

Cafes in Mapleton

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Belavista
Fish Tales
La Botiga Cafe

Gas Stations in Mapleton

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Mapleton

Breweries in Mapleton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boiling Pot Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Heads of Noosa
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Terella Brewing
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Mapleton

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Airports Near Mapleton

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture Airport-Small Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall 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 AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
Kooringal Airstrip-Small Airport
Landsborough Airport-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Redcliffe Airport-Small Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)-Small Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mapleton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mapleton Post Office

Treatment Centers in Mapleton

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Mapleton

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Mapleton.

Name Description
Gheerulla Falls
Mapleton Falls Height: 120

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 Mapleton

What is the population of Mapleton?

Mapleton has a population of 1,661 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 289 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mapleton?

Mapleton 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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