East Melbourne pollen forecast — Robert Burns neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Robert Burns, East Melbourne is low; acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) acacia no longer expected, cypress no longer expected, eucalyptus no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus will increase; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 11/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 20/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 9/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
River oak crowds the water's edge here, a well-known contributor to local casuarina pollen counts, just around the area. This area, within the neighborhood, has tree cover made up mostly of eucalypt and wattle, wattle in particular a well-known seasonal trigger. Here, within the local area, maintained parkland where turf grass and ornamental plane trees add to the local pollen mix.
Water-edge river oak is usually the first allergenic tree active here, hitting its peak before most other trees flower, around July into September. Further into late winter, the area's eucalypt and wattle stands drive the pollen count, typically the year's sharpest tree-pollen spell, centered on wattle's flowering in August and September. Through spring, grass pollen climbs steadily toward its November peak, then holding at a high level well into January before easing off.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Victoria
Is pollen high in East Melbourne right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in East Melbourne are low. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in East Melbourne tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in East Melbourne will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in East Melbourne this week?
According to the five-day outlook, acacia, cypress, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in East Melbourne?
On 20 September 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in East Melbourne. cypress and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in East Melbourne?
How often is the East Melbourne pollen forecast updated?
The East Melbourne pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in East Melbourne 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 East Melbourne 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 East Melbourne, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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