Worst air pollution Indooroopilly - Brisbane, today and tomorrow
Today (17 September): Air quality in Indooroopilly is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 17.6/100).
Tomorrow (18 September 2026): Air quality in Indooroopilly is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM2.5 increases to fair; PM10 increases to fair; NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 32.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Air quality in Indooroopilly benefits from its riverside position and substantial tree canopy, which help moderate local conditions compared with denser inner-city areas. Being further from the immediate coast, it relies more on general airflow along the river valley than direct bay breezes. The main seasonal factor is bushfire smoke during the drier months, along with traffic from nearby arterial roads and the Indooroopilly shopping precinct.
Today - 17 September | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Good
17.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.3/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 18 September | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
32.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
32.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
21.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
25.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Indooroopilly right now?
On 17 September 2026, overall air quality in Indooroopilly is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 17.6/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 17.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Indooroopilly?
On 18 September 2026, air quality conditions in Indooroopilly will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 32.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (PM2.5: 32.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Indooroopilly?
Air quality in Indooroopilly is typically at its most affected during citywide bushfire smoke events in the drier season and during peak traffic periods around the suburb's busy shopping and transport hub. The suburb's substantial tree cover and riverside setting otherwise help keep conditions comparatively good on an average day.
Are air quality levels in Indooroopilly based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 September 2026 at 20:30 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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