Rainbow Beach, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Rainbow Beach is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,220. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach is a coastal rural town and locality in the Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Rainbow Beach had a population of 1,220 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,220 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | -25.9043°, 153.0917° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.0 inches (1,422 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,220. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Climate in Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.6°C), the coldest is Jul (16.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1409 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 360.5 sq mi (933.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.9043°S, 153.0917°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 5.3 in |
Rainbow Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (8.0") and September the driest (1.7").
Schools in Rainbow Beach
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Beach State School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rainbow Beach
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Rainbow Beach
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Beach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tin Can Bay Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Rainbow Beach
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rainbow Beach
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rainbow Beach
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Rainbow Beach
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rainbow Beach
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Rainbow Beach
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast Airport | MCY | Large Airport |
| Hervey Bay Airport | HVB | Medium Airport |
| Aquila Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cooloola Village Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Greenfield (Cootharaba) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gympie Airport | GYP | Small Airport |
| Maryborough Airport | MBH | Small Airport |
| Noosa Airport | NSV | Small Airport |
| Pacific Haven Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rainbow Beach Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private) | - | Small Airport |
| Toby's Gap Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rainbow Beach
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Australia Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rainbow Beach
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Peter the Fisherman | |
| The Good Shepard |
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Shipwrecks Near Rainbow Beach
1 documented shipwrecks found near Rainbow Beach.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Venture | - | A cargo ship that ran aground on Teewah Beach. |
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Public Holidays in Australia
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What is the population of Rainbow Beach?
Rainbow Beach has a population of 1,220 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 360.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rainbow Beach?
Rainbow Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 56.0 inches.
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