Brisbane pollen forecast — Bulimba neighborhood

Today (4 August) pollen in Bulimba, Brisbane is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (5 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days eucalyptus will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Bulimba sits on a bend of the Brisbane River, where riverside parkland carries large fig trees and casuarina along the foreshore, complementing the Queenslander cottages and their subtropical gardens further back from the water. Poinciana and jacaranda occur as flowering street trees. The river frontage and its associated fig and casuarina plantings distinguish Bulimba's pollen profile from the more inland, purely residential suburbs nearby.

Today - 4 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 5 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Brisbane right now?

On 4 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Brisbane are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Brisbane tomorrow?

On 5 August 2026, pollen conditions in Brisbane will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Brisbane this week?

According to the five-day outlook, myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Brisbane?

On 4 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Brisbane. cypress and acacia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Brisbane?
Bulimba's riverside position along the Brisbane River gives it a pollen profile shaped by both established street trees, flowering August through October, and grass pollen from riverside parklands running September to December. River breezes here can help disperse pollen on many days, though Brisbane's generally humid, still conditions mean background pollen levels persist for much of the year regardless. The ferry terminal precinct's newer plantings add a modest further contribution to the suburb's overall tree pollen load.
How often is the Brisbane pollen forecast updated?

The Brisbane pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Brisbane come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Brisbane based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Brisbane, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 4 August 2026 at 16:38 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Bulimba, Brisbane.

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