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
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 5,227 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | -23.9475°, 151.3675° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.9 inches (707 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 291.3 sq mi (754.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.9475°S, 151.3675°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
Schools in Tannum Sands
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tannum Sands State School | - | - | - | - |
| Tannum Sands State High School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Tannum Sands
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyne Island Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Calliope Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gladstone Regional Council Library | 0.0 |
Cafes in Tannum Sands
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tannum Sands
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tannum Sands
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tannum Sands
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Airport | GLT | Medium 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall - Tannum Sands | |
| Tannum Sands Uniting Church |
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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 |
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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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