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Cook Shire

City in Queensland, Australia

Overview

Cook Shire is a vast region covering much of Far North Queensland, dotted with small towns, lush rainforests, Indigenous heritage sites, and spectacular coastline. It's an adventurer's gateway to Cape York, offering history and natural beauty in abundance.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-13.68°, 143.53°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,080
Local Cost
$1,400
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
55
English
100
Temperature
25.9°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
24.0°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
18.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1545 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
CUQ
Distance
46 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 60/100.

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