Moreton Island, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Moreton Island is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 180. Elevation: 407 ft (124 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

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

180 Population
407 ft Elevation 124 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
60.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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People

Population180

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain60.0 in/yr
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Population180
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Coordinates-27.2198°, 153.3884°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation60.0 inches (1,525 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Moreton Island

Moreton Island is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 180. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet (124 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Climate in Moreton Island

Moreton Island has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.8°C), the coldest is Jul (15.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1074 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 22.4° / 29.2° 157.9
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 22.1° / 29° 144.8
Mar 24.4°C / 76°F 20.8° / 27.9° 135.5
Apr 21.9°C / 71°F 17.8° / 26° 77.4
May 19°C / 66°F 14.4° / 23.5° 45.4
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 12.5° / 21.1° 95.5
Jul 15.8°C / 60°F 11° / 20.7° 32.4
Aug 16.9°C / 62°F 11.7° / 22.1° 22.5
Sep 19.2°C / 67°F 14.4° / 24° 31.3
Oct 21.4°C / 71°F 17.1° / 25.7° 118.5
Nov 23.4°C / 74°F 19.6° / 27.1° 99.7
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 21.1° / 28.4° 113.2
Moreton Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Coordinates27.2198°S, 153.3884°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.0"
58% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.17"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.69"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in Warmest
February 75°F (24°C) 6.8 in
March 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
April 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 7.2 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in Coldest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
October 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
December 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in

Moreton Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.2") and September the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Moreton Island

19 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
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
4zzz brisbane, independent MP3 128 kbps
ABC 612kHz AM Brisbane QLD Queensland Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
Vision180 christian music AAC+ 128 kbps
Systrum Sistum (SSR1) - MP3 256 kbps
Vision Christian Radio - MP3 128 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
Systrum Sistum (SSR2) - MP3 256 kbps
The Engineered Network education, news MP3

Museums in Moreton Island

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fort Lytton Museum
Seaside Museum
Visitor Information Centre

Libraries in Moreton Island

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amity Point Library0.0
Bribie Island Library0.0
Point Lookout Library0.0
St Eugene de Mazenod Resource Centre0.0
Wynnum Library0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Moreton Island

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Airports Near Moreton Island

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
RAAF Base Amberley-Medium Airport
Brisbane Archerfield Airport-Small Airport
Caboolture Airport-Small Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Donnybrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
Dunwich AirportSRRSmall Airport
Hazelton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Heck Field Airport-Small Airport
Kooringal Airstrip-Small Airport
Landsborough Airport-Small Airport
Logan Reserve Airport-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Redcliffe Airport-Small Airport
Southport AirportSHQSmall Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Moreton Island

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Casuarina Lodge

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UFO Sightings Near Moreton Island

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Moreton Island.

Name Year Description
Moreton island (australia) 2005 judge for yourself

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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Moreton Island has a population of 180 residents and is located in Australia..

What is the weather like in Moreton Island?

Moreton Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 60.0 inches.

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