Plainland, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Plainland is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,565. Elevation: 410 ft (125 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

1,565 Population 102/sq mi density
410 ft Elevation 125 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
34.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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About Plainland

Plainland

Plainland is a town in the Lockyer Valley Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Plainland had a population of 1,930 people, an increase of 21% from the 2016 census.

People

Population1,565
Density102/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Population1,565
Population Density102 / sq mi
Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Coordinates-27.5667°, 152.4167°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (883 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Plainland

Plainland is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,565. The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet (125 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Climate in Plainland

Plainland 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
Plainland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Area15.4 sq mi (39.8 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates27.5667°S, 152.4167°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
9% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.02"

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 M4.9 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
August 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in

Plainland has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 58°F in June to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Plainland

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Faith Lutheran College - - - -
Sophia College Plainland - - - -
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Radio Stations near Plainland

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
West Bremer Radio - AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Plainland

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cobb & Co Coach
Das Neumann Haus
Laidley Pioneer Village and Museum
Queensland Transport Museum
Rosewood Railway Museum
Rosewood Scrub Historical Society

Libraries in Plainland

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

Farmers Markets in Plainland

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Folk Art

Restaurants in Plainland

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Go-N Sushi
Pizza Hut

Cafes in Plainland

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Club
Hen House
The Coffee Club

Clinics in Plainland

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Exact Radiology

Dentists in Plainland

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plainland Dental

Gas Stations in Plainland

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Mobil

Shopping Malls in Plainland

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plainland Travel Centre

Airports Near Plainland

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
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
Brisbane Archerfield Airport-Small Airport
Caboolture 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
Donnybrook Airstrip-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
Hazelton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
Kooralbyn Airport-Small Airport
Landsborough Airport-Small Airport
Logan Reserve Airport-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Mount Walker airstrip-Small Airport
Redcliffe Airport-Small Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private strip-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 Plainland

What is the population of Plainland?

Plainland has a population of 1,565 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 15.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Plainland?

Plainland 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 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.

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