Mount Coolum, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Mount Coolum is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 4,545. Elevation: 13 ft (4 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

4,545 Population 5/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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About Mount Coolum

Mount Coolum

Mount Coolum is a coastal suburb in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Mount Coolum had a population of 4,545 people.

People

Population4,545
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population4,545
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-26.5658°, 153.0914°
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 Mount Coolum

Mount Coolum is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 4,545. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 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 Mount Coolum

Mount Coolum 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
Mount Coolum 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 13 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area922.6 sq mi (2,389.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates26.5658°S, 153.0914°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 8.15"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (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 M4.9 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in
February 77°F (25°C) 8.2 in Warmest, Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 7.3 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 6.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
October 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in

Mount Coolum has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.2") and September the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Mount Coolum

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 Mount Coolum

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

Libraries in Mount Coolum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Buderim Library0.0
Caloundra Library0.0
Coolum Library0.0
Cooroy Library0.0
CSS Library0.0
Kawana 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 Mount Coolum

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

Cafes in Mount Coolum

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Golf Courses in Mount Coolum

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mount Coolum Golf Club

Breweries in Mount Coolum

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
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Stadiums & Teams in Mount Coolum

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Airports Near Mount Coolum

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
Landsborough Airport-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Rainbow Beach Airport-Small Airport
Redcliffe Airport-Small Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)-Small Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Mount Coolum

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mount Coolum

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mount Coolum Kingdom Hall

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 Mount Coolum?

Mount Coolum has a population of 4,545 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mount Coolum?

Mount Coolum 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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