Placid Hills, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Placid Hills is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 796. Elevation: 443 ft (135 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

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

796 Population 1/sq mi density
443 ft Elevation 135 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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People

Population796
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Population796
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Coordinates-27.5613°, 152.2325°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (782 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Placid Hills

Placid Hills is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 796. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Climate in Placid Hills

Placid Hills has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (26°C), the coldest is Jul (14.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 667 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 19.4° / 32.6° 89.8
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 19.3° / 31.4° 102.0
Mar 24°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.2° 64.3
Apr 20.7°C / 69°F 13.7° / 27.7° 26.2
May 17.4°C / 63°F 10.2° / 24.5° 46.2
Jun 15°C / 59°F 8.1° / 21.8° 27.6
Jul 14.2°C / 58°F 6.7° / 21.7° 20.8
Aug 15°C / 59°F 6.5° / 23.6° 22.2
Sep 18.4°C / 65°F 9.9° / 26.8° 30.5
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 13.3° / 29° 56.6
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 16.1° / 30.8° 73.9
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 18° / 31.6° 106.7
Placid Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area940.7 sq mi (2,436.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates27.5613°S, 152.2325°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.57"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 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 M4.9 137 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in
April 69°F (20°C) 2.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
July 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in

Placid Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 54°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Placid Hills

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tent Hill Lower State School - - - -
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Museums in Placid Hills

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Das Neumann Haus
Laidley Pioneer Village and Museum
Murphy's Creek Railway Museum
Queensland Transport Museum

Libraries in Placid Hills

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gatton Library0.0
J K Murray Library0.0
Laidley Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Placid Hills

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cabarlah Markets

Airports Near Placid Hills

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
RAAF Base Amberley-Medium Airport
Aratula Airstrip-Small Airport
Argyle Airstrip-Small Airport
Blenheim Airstrip-Small Airport
Boonah Airport-Small Airport
Cambooya Airfield-Small Airport
Churchable Airstrip-Small Airport
Clifton Airport-Small Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?-Small Airport
Coominya-Small Airport
Crowley Vale private airfield-Small Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
Ellinthorp Airstrip-Small Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) Airfield-Small Airport
Gatton Airpark-Small Airport
Greenmount ALA-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
Kooralbyn Airport-Small Airport
Landsborough Airport-Small Airport
McCaffrey Field-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Mount Walker airstrip-Small Airport
Pittsworth Airport-Small Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

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 Placid Hills

What is the population of Placid Hills?

Placid Hills has a population of 796 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 940.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Placid Hills?

Placid Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

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