Garbutt
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Garbutt is a small, primarily residential and industrial suburb of Townsville, Queensland, offering a mix of local charm, practical amenities, and easy airport access. It's a gateway to northern Queensland adventures and provides visitors with an authentic community vibe away from the tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
2,309
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-19.27°, 146.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,450
Local Cost
$1,493
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
92
English
99
Temperature
24.1°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
20.0°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
5.9°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
873 mm
Internet Speed
250 Mbps
Upload
45 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
3
Parks
16
Transport
67
Walk Score
67
Footways
134.0
Airport
TSV
Distance
1 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 10 tests. 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 64/100.