Carpentaria
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Carpentaria, situated in Queensland's remote Gulf Country, is a gateway to spectacular wetlands, outback adventures, and coastal beauty. The region is celebrated for legendary barramundi fishing, rare birdlife, and remarkable sunsets over wide horizons. Despite its sparse population, Carpentaria offers a unique Aussie outback experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
—
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-17.32°, 141.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,760
Local Cost
$1,130
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
40
English
100
Temperature
27.2°C
Summer Avg
29.2°C
Winter Avg
23.2°C
Record High
45.8°C
Record Low
5.8°C
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
914 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LTV
Distance
31 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 55/100.