Live air data
The Queensland Department of Environment and Science (DES) in collaboration with industry partners operates an air quality monitoring network across the state.
Data from the monitoring network is presented online as ambient concentration, air quality index values and health action levels which are updated hourly.
What’s new
Queensland is now reporting hourly averages for PM2.5, PM10 and TSP (instead of a 24 hour running average).
Queensland Health has created 5 health action levels, presented in a colour indicator scale, to provide advice on what activities you can do, based on the hourly average concentrations of PM2.5 in the air.
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Air quality
Legend to air quality index colours about index values
- Very good 0–33
- Good 34–66
- Fair 67–99
- Poor 100–149
- Very poor >150
Map markers are indicative only. They do not reflect the exact location of the stations.
Select a value within the table to generate charts and to download air quality data.
| Station | PM2.5 health action level | Particle PM2.5 µg/m³1hr avg about | Particle PM2.5 index about | Particle PM10 µg/m³1hr avg about | Particle PM10 index about | Particles TSP µg/m³1hr avg about | Particles TSP index about | Visibility Mm⁻¹1hr avg about | Visibility index about | Carbon monoxide ppm8hr avg about | Carbon monoxide index about | Nitrogen dioxide ppm1hr avg about | Nitrogen dioxide index about | Ozone ppm1hr avg about | Ozone index about | Sulfur dioxide ppm1hr avg about | Sulfur dioxide index about |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopeland | 1 about | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.001 | 1 | 0.024 | 24 | ||||
| Miles Airport | 1 about | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.003 | 3 | 0.019 | 19 | ||||
| Upper Humbugmap | 1 about | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.001 | 1 | 0.024 | 24 |
| Station | PM2.5 health action level | Particle PM2.5 µg/m³1hr avg about | Particle PM2.5 index about | Particle PM10 µg/m³1hr avg about | Particle PM10 index about | Particles TSP µg/m³1hr avg about | Particles TSP index about | Visibility Mm⁻¹1hr avg about | Visibility index about | Carbon monoxide ppm8hr avg about | Carbon monoxide index about | Nitrogen dioxide ppm1hr avg about | Nitrogen dioxide index about | Ozone ppm1hr avg about | Ozone index about | Sulfur dioxide ppm1hr avg about | Sulfur dioxide index about |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Pointmap | n/aabout | 10.3 | 9 | ||||||||||||||
| Boat Creekmap | 1 about | 3.7 | 6 | 9.5 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 0.003 | 3 | 0.003 | 2 | ||||||
| Boyne Islandmap | 1 about | 3.3 | 6 | 7.8 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.001 | 1 | ||||
| Clintonmap | 1 about | 4 | 7 | 10.3 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 0.003 | 3 | 0.002 | 1 | ||||||
| Fisherman's Landingmap | 1 about | 0.4 | 1 | 4.1 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.001 | 1 | ||||||
| South Gladstonemap | 1 about | 3 | 5 | 7.1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0.002 | 2 | 0.001 | 1 | ||||||
| Targiniemap | 1 about | 4.1 | 7 | 9.9 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 0.002 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Station | PM2.5 health action level | Particle PM2.5 µg/m³1hr avg about | Particle PM2.5 index about | Particle PM10 µg/m³1hr avg about | Particle PM10 index about | Particles TSP µg/m³1hr avg about | Particles TSP index about | Visibility Mm⁻¹1hr avg about | Visibility index about | Carbon monoxide ppm8hr avg about | Carbon monoxide index about | Nitrogen dioxide ppm1hr avg about | Nitrogen dioxide index about | Ozone ppm1hr avg about | Ozone index about | Sulfur dioxide ppm1hr avg about | Sulfur dioxide index about |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwatermap | 1 about | 4.5 | 8 | 10 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| Emeraldmap | 1 about | 8.2 | 14 | 16.5 | 14 | ||||||||||||
| Moranbah (Cunningham Way)map | 1 about | 8.4 | 14 | 22 | 18 | ||||||||||||
| Moranbah (Utah Dr)map | 1 about | 13.3 | 22 | 26.8 | 22 | ||||||||||||
| West Mackaymap | 1 about | 6.8 | 11 | 20.3 | 17 | 15 | 6 |
| Station | PM2.5 health action level | Particle PM2.5 µg/m³1hr avg about | Particle PM2.5 index about | Particle PM10 µg/m³1hr avg about | Particle PM10 index about | Particles TSP µg/m³1hr avg about | Particles TSP index about | Visibility Mm⁻¹1hr avg about | Visibility index about | Carbon monoxide ppm8hr avg about | Carbon monoxide index about | Nitrogen dioxide ppm1hr avg about | Nitrogen dioxide index about | Ozone ppm1hr avg about | Ozone index about | Sulfur dioxide ppm1hr avg about | Sulfur dioxide index about |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastguardmap | n/aabout | 12.7 | 11 | 15.3 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| Lennon Drivemap | n/aabout | 11.6 | 10 | 18.3 | 7 | ||||||||||||
| North Wardmap | offline | offline | - | offline | - | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Station | PM2.5 health action level | Particle PM2.5 µg/m³1hr avg about | Particle PM2.5 index about | Particle PM10 µg/m³1hr avg about | Particle PM10 index about | Particles TSP µg/m³1hr avg about | Particles TSP index about | Visibility Mm⁻¹1hr avg about | Visibility index about | Carbon monoxide ppm8hr avg about | Carbon monoxide index about | Nitrogen dioxide ppm1hr avg about | Nitrogen dioxide index about | Ozone ppm1hr avg about | Ozone index about | Sulfur dioxide ppm1hr avg about | Sulfur dioxide index about |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gapmap | n/aabout | 18.8 | 16 | 0.047 | 24 |
None of the data is validated (0% validated, 0/130 records)
The data used to compile this air quality information comes directly from the department's air monitoring network and has only undergone a preliminary quality check. Data is retrieved from the stations every hour and after quality checks, is available approximately 1 hour later.
All data on this site is shown in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
- If there is no data measured for a parameter, or data could not be retrieved from the monitoring station at this hour, no data is shown in the cell.
- An offline message in a cell indicates that measurements are temporarily unavailable due to equipment servicing or failure. See network status.
About health action levels
Health action levels are recommendations that have been developed by Queensland Health to support and inform the community on what actions to take to protect their health during a smoke event.
The health action levels are based on hourly PM2.5 measurements and provide separate advice on preventative actions for the general public and for individuals who are potentially more sensitive.
A health action level is only provided for monitoring stations where PM2.5 is measured.
Sensitive groups include:
- people with asthma and other lung diseases
- people with cardiovascular (heart) disease
- people with type 2 diabetes
- older people over the age of 65
- infants and children
- pregnant women.
Please note that these are recommendations only. If you are feeling unwell, please seek medical advice from a doctor, or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) for advice.
Health action level 1 (good) PM2.5 concentrations are 0–25µg/m3
Everyone can go about their normal activities.
Sensitive groups should be aware for changing conditions.
Health action level 2 (fair) PM2.5 concentrations are 25–60µg/m3
Most people can go about their normal activities.
Sensitive groups should closely monitor the situation and take appropriate action if conditions worsen.
If outdoor conditions have noticeably improved, open windows and doors to get fresh air into the home.
Health action level 3 (poor) PM2.5 concentrations are 60–100µg/m3
The air is probably dusty and/or smoky.
Sensitive groups may experience symptoms like coughing or shortness of breath.
What you can do
Everyone should minimise prolonged or strenuous physical activities outdoors and close windows and doors.
Sensitive groups should avoid being outside to minimise exposure, reduce prolonged or strenuous physical activity, close windows and doors and follow their treatment plans.
If you are worried about your symptoms call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or see your doctor.
If anyone has trouble breathing or tightness in the chest, call 000 for an ambulance.
Health action level 4 (very poor) PM2.5 concentrations are 100–300µg/m3
The air is probably very dusty and/or smoky.
Everyone may experience symptoms like coughing or shortness of breath.
What you can do
Everyone should avoid being outside to minimise exposure where possible, reduce prolonged or strenuous physical activity and close windows and doors.
Sensitive groups should reduce physical activity, actively monitor their symptoms, and follow their treatment plans.
If you feel that the air in your home is uncomfortable, consider going to an air-conditioned building like a library or shopping centre for a break if it is safe to do so.
If you are worried about your symptoms call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or see your doctor.
If anyone has trouble breathing or tightness in the chest, call 000 for an ambulance.
Health action level 5 (extremely poor) PM2.5 concentrations are >300µg/m3
The air is probably extremely dusty or smoky.
Everyone may experience symptoms like coughing or shortness of breath.
What you can do
Everyone should stay indoors to minimise exposure and avoid prolonged and/or strenuous physical activity and close windows and doors.
Sensitive groups should reduce physical activity, actively monitor their symptoms, and follow their treatment plans.
If you feel that the air in your home is uncomfortable, consider going to an air-conditioned building like a library or shopping centre for a break if it is safe to do so.
If you are worried about your symptoms call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or see your doctor.
If anyone has trouble breathing or tightness in the chest, call 000 for an ambulance.
About air quality index values
Our scientists create an air quality index by converting measured pollutant concentrations into index values which make it easier to interpret air quality data by reducing the complexity associated with pollutant concentrations.
The index value is the pollutant concentration expressed as a proportion of the National Environment Protection Measure for Ambient Air Quality (Air NEPM) standard or the Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 2008 (Air EPP) objective.
About these Air quality parameters
- Particle PM2.5
Airborne particles less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter, referred to as PM2.5, can be hazardous to human health or cause a nuisance when present in the air at elevated levels. They are capable of penetrating the lower airways of humans and can cause possible negative health effects.
The guideline for Particle PM2.5 is 60µg/m³ (1hr avg) and 25µg/m³ (24hr avg).
Particle PM2.5 is measured in micrograms per cubic metre.
- Particle PM10
Airborne particles less than 10 micrometres in diameter, referred to as PM10, can be hazardous to human health or cause a nuisance when present in the air at elevated levels. They are capable of penetrating the lower airways of humans and can cause possible negative health effects.
The guideline for Particle PM10 is 120µg/m³ (1hr avg) and 50µg/m³ (24hr avg).
Particle PM10 is measured in micrograms per cubic metre.
- Particles TSP
Airborne particles up to about 100 micrometres in diameter are referred to as TSP (total suspended particles). These particles are generated by combustion and non-combustion processes, including windblown dust, sea salt, earthworks, mining activities, industrial processes, motor vehicle engines and fires.
The guideline for Particles TSP is 250µg/m³ (1hr avg) and 80µg/m³ (24hr avg).
Particles TSP is measured in micrograms per cubic metre.
- Visibility
Aerosols and fine particles can reduce visibility. Smoke from fires or haze are common causes of poor visibility.
The guideline for Visibility is 235Mm⁻¹ (1hr avg).
Visibility is measured in inverse megametres.
- Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless gas formed when substances containing carbon (such as petrol, gas, coal and wood) are burned with an insufficient supply of air. It has serious health impacts on humans and animals, especially those with cardiovascular disease.
The guideline for Carbon monoxide is 9ppm (8hr avg).
Carbon monoxide is measured in parts per million.
- Nitrogen dioxide
Nitrogen dioxide is an acidic and highly corrosive gas. Nitrogen oxides are critical components of photochemical smog. Long-term exposure to high levels of nitrogen dioxide can cause chronic lung disease and affect the senses.
The guideline for Nitrogen dioxide is 0.12ppm (1hr avg).
Nitrogen dioxide is measured in parts per million.
- Ozone
Ozone is a colourless, highly reactive gas with a distinctive odour. The upper atmosphere ozone layer (at altitudes of 15–35km) protects the earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun. The ozone layer reduction represents a global atmosphere issue.
The guideline for Ozone is 0.1ppm (1hr avg).
Ozone is measured in parts per million.
- Sulfur dioxide
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is a colourless gas with a sharp, irritating odour. It is produced by burning fossil fuels and by the smelting of mineral ores that contain sulfur.
The guideline for Sulfur dioxide is 0.2ppm (1hr avg).
Sulfur dioxide is measured in parts per million.
