Kowanyama
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Kowanyama is a remote Indigenous community in Far North Queensland, set along the beautiful banks of the Mitchell River. With a population just over a thousand, it offers unique access to traditional culture, stunning wetlands, and a strong community spirit.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
1,079
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-15.28°, 141.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$1,710
Local Cost
$1,305
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
40
English
98
Temperature
27.5°C
Summer Avg
28.8°C
Winter Avg
24.8°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
9.2°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
1246 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KWM
Distance
24 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 65/100.