Melbourne pollen forecast — South Melbourne neighborhood

Today (24 August) pollen in South Melbourne, Melbourne is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (25 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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South Melbourne, an inner bayside suburb with a long market-gardening history, is now densely built with terrace housing and apartments, its streets carrying a modest canopy of exotic street trees. Small parks provide pockets of mown grass and garden shrubs. With little remaining open land or native bushland, South Melbourne's pollen exposure depends substantially on street tree flowering and on pollen transported from more vegetated bayside parkland nearby.

Today - 24 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

    2/100

  • 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 - 25 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 Melbourne right now?

On 24 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Melbourne are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Melbourne tomorrow?

On 25 August 2026, pollen conditions in Melbourne will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Melbourne this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Melbourne?

On 24 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Melbourne. acacia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Melbourne?
South Melbourne's mix of commercial strips, terrace housing and pockets of parkland gives it a fairly typical inner-Melbourne pollen profile, tree pollen from plane and elm peaking August-September, and grass pollen from nearby Albert Park and local reserves building to the October-December peak. Proximity to the bay brings some breeze-driven dilution, though the suburb's dense built form limits local vegetation compared with leafier suburbs further out.
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: 24 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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