Brisbane pollen forecast — Mt Coot-tha Summit neighborhood

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

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

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

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

Eucalypt forest blankets the ridge at Mt Coot-tha Summit, so tree pollen here tends to run heavier and peak a little more sharply between August and October than in the built-up suburbs below. Grass pollen from the grounds and lookout areas builds afterward, from September through December, and lingers into the humid summer months typical of southeast Queensland. Being higher and more exposed, the summit can also catch drifting bushfire smoke in the dry pre-wet-season stretch from August to November.

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

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.

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.