Queenstown, Australia

Tasmania · Australia

Queenstown is a small town in Tasmania, Australia with a population of 1,808. Elevation: 486 ft (148 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

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

1,808 Population 4/sq mi density
486 ft Elevation 148 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
107.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Hobart Timezone

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About Queenstown

Queenstown

Queenstown is a historic mining town in the West Coast region of the island of Tasmania, Australia. It is in a valley on the western slopes of Mount Owen on the West Coast Range.

People

Population1,808
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain107.8 in/yr
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Population1,808
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Coordinates-42.0805°, 145.5565°
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceTasmania
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation107.8 inches (2,737 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Queenstown

Queenstown is a small town in Australia (Tasmania) with a population of 1,808. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet (148 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 107.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Hobart.

Queenstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 107.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below Australia avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area446.4 sq mi (1,156.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates42.0805°S, 145.5565°E
TimezoneAustralia/Hobart

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 107.8"
184% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.4 on Jan 12, 2013.

Aug 23, 1997 21 km S of Sheffield, Australia M4.0 86 km
Jan 12, 2013 9 km NE of Wynyard, Australia M3.4 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 6.5 in
February 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 55°F (13°C) 6.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 9.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 10.8 in
June 44°F (7°C) 9.5 in
July 43°F (6°C) 11.4 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 11.4 in Wettest
September 46°F (8°C) 11.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 10.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 8.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 8.1 in

Queenstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 43°F in July to 58°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 107.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.4") and February the driest (4.8").

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Schools in Queenstown

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Josephs Catholic School - - - -
Mountain Heights School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Queenstown

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Queenstown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Queenstown Galley Museum
West Coast Heritage Centre

Libraries in Queenstown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Queenstown Library0.0
Strahan Library0.0
Zeehan Library0.0

Hotels in Queenstown

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Empire Hotel
Railway Hotel

Cafes in Queenstown

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Orangepete’s

Theatres in Queenstown

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Paragon Theatre

Train Stations in Queenstown

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dubbill Barrill
Hall's Creek
Lynchford
Queenstown
Rinadeena

Gas Stations in Queenstown

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dilgers Central Garage

Banks in Queenstown

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Golf Courses in Queenstown

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golf Club

Airports Near Queenstown

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Queenstown AirportUEESmall Airport
Strahan AirportSRNSmall Airport
The Vale Airport-Small Airport
Waratah Airport-Small Airport
Zeehan Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Queenstown

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Queenstown Post Office

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

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

Name Description
Horsetail Falls
Nelson Falls

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Hobart

🇦🇺 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 Queenstown?

Queenstown has a population of 1,808 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 446.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Queenstown?

Queenstown has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 107.8 inches.

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