Katoomba
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Katoomba is the principal town in Australia's spectacular Blue Mountains, famed for its dramatic scenery, heritage architecture, and easy access to outdoor adventure. Visitors come for the iconic Three Sisters rock formation, lively arts scene, and friendly small-town atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
8,268
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.72°, 150.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,120
Local Cost
$1,540
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
13.2°C
Summer Avg
19.7°C
Winter Avg
6.5°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-3.9°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
751 mm
Internet Speed
59 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
43
Coworking
0
Cafes
28
Nightlife
4
Parks
11
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
754.0
Airport
XRH
Distance
46 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.