Melbourne pollen forecast — Coburg neighborhood

Today (4 August) pollen in Coburg, Melbourne is none Tomorrow (5 August 2026) levels are similar - eucalyptus at low levels. Over the following five days eucalyptus will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Coburg sits along the Merri Creek corridor, where remnant basalt plains grassland and river red gum survive in linear reserves through the suburb, a rare fragment of the volcanic grassland that once covered much of Melbourne's north. Suburban streets carry established exotic trees. This basalt plains grassland remnant, one of Australia's most depleted ecosystems, gives Coburg a distinctive native grass pollen contribution alongside its typical inner-suburban street tree canopy.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • 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):

    Low

    8/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Melbourne right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Melbourne.

Will pollen levels change in Melbourne tomorrow?

On 5 August 2026, pollen conditions in Melbourne will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Melbourne this week?

According to the five-day outlook, myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Melbourne?

On 4 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Melbourne.

When is pollen season in Melbourne?
Coburg's established streets, generously planted with mature trees, and its stretch of the Merri Creek parklands give it solid tree pollen exposure from August into September and a strong grass pollen presence from the creek corridor and sportsfields through the October-December peak, when Melbourne's rye grass pollen load is typically at its highest and most likely to trigger the city's well-known thunderstorm asthma risk. Older established gardens throughout the suburb add further tree pollen beyond the creek corridor's contribution.
How often is the Melbourne pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in 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 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 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.

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

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