Tannum Sands, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Tannum Sands is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 5,227. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

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

5,227 Population 18/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
27.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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About Tannum Sands

Tannum Sands

Tannum Sands is a coastal town and locality in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Tannum Sands had a population of 5,227 people.

People

Population5,227
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population5,227
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates-23.9475°, 151.3675°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation27.9 inches (707 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tannum Sands

Tannum Sands is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 5,227. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Climate in Tannum Sands

Tannum Sands has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.2°C), the coldest is Jul (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 833 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 22.8° / 31.7° 154.3
Feb 27.2°C / 81°F 22.8° / 31.5° 155.3
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 21.8° / 30.5° 103.1
Apr 24.2°C / 76°F 19.7° / 28.6° 42.1
May 21.6°C / 71°F 17.1° / 26.1° 31.2
Jun 19.2°C / 67°F 14.7° / 23.8° 36.8
Jul 18.7°C / 66°F 13.9° / 23.5° 24.8
Aug 19.8°C / 68°F 14.6° / 24.9° 32.7
Sep 22°C / 72°F 17° / 27.1° 29.5
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 18.9° / 28.9° 50.5
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 20.7° / 30.4° 57.0
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 22.1° / 31.4° 115.6
Tannum Sands enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area291.3 sq mi (754.4 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates23.9475°S, 151.3675°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.10"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.26"

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Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 15, 2015.

Feb 15, 2015 42 km N of Mundubbera, Australia M4.9 141 km
Jan 16, 2004 27 km SE of Monto, Australia M4.4 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 64 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 232 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 196 km
1980 Simon Category 3 114 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
July 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Driest
October 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in

Tannum Sands has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 60°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Tannum Sands

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tannum Sands State School - - - -
Tannum Sands State High School - - - -
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Museums in Tannum Sands

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gladstone Maritime Museum
Gladstone Maritime Museum
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum
H.M.A.S. Glastone
Model Train Club and Railway Museum

Libraries in Tannum Sands

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Boyne Island Library0.0
Calliope Library0.0
Gladstone Regional Council Library0.0

Cafes in Tannum Sands

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Junction Cafe

Banks in Tannum Sands

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ

Shopping Malls in Tannum Sands

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tannum Central

Airports Near Tannum Sands

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gladstone AirportGLTMedium Airport
Agnes Water private Airport-Small Airport
Emu Park Authorised Landing Area-Small Airport
Old Station Airfield-Small Airport
private airfield agnes waters-Small Airport
private airstrip agnes waters-Small Airport
private runway agnes waters-Small Airport
Rodds Bay Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tannum Sands

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall - Tannum Sands
Tannum Sands Uniting Church

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UFO Sightings
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UFO Sightings Near Tannum Sands

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Tannum Sands.

Name Year Description
Tannum sands (australia) 2006 the day was clear. the ufo looked like a disk or saucer shaped object. the ufo was a greyish colour from a distance. the ufo was hoveri

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

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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 Tannum Sands?

Tannum Sands has a population of 5,227 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 291.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tannum Sands?

Tannum Sands enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.9 inches.

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