Macleay Island

City in Queensland, Australia

Overview

Macleay Island is a relaxed subtropical getaway in Queensland's Moreton Bay, popular for its scenic beaches, creative arts scene, and friendly community. The island is a haven for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat from urban life, with easy ferry access to Brisbane.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-27.61°, 153.36°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
80
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,025
Local Cost
$1,355
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
65
English
99
Temperature
21.1°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
16.6°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
5.6°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1099 mm
Internet Speed
108 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
SRR
Distance
12 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 6 tests. 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 65/100.