It is important to consider the climatic conditions of the area in which a home is to be built or renovated so that the design can provide maximum comfort for occupants while minimising energy running costs.

The climatic conditions across Queensland range from hot and humid in the far north, to cool and temperate on the Darling Downs, to hot and arid in the west. Queensland rarely experiences an extremely cold climate, making it an attractive place to live.

To assist owners in designing their homes for a region’s unique climatic conditions, Queensland has been divided into four key climate zones:

• Zone 1: Tropical
• Zone 2: Sub-tropical
• Zone 3: Hot arid
• Zone 5: Warm temperate

^{NB. climate zone 4 does not exist in Queensland.}

View a map of Queensland’s four climate zones.

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