Mount Keira
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Mount Keira is a tranquil suburb perched on the Illawarra escarpment, just northwest of Wollongong in New South Wales. Known for its lush bushland, scenic lookouts, and easy access to hiking trails, it offers a peaceful, nature-focused retreat within striking distance of city amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
1,691
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-34.40°, 150.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,380
Local Cost
$1,630
Local Income
$3,350
Cashless
88
English
100
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
10.0°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
0.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
923 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
WOL
Distance
19 km
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 78/100.