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Magnetic Island
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Magnetic Island, situated off the coast of Townsville, Queensland, boasts pristine beaches, lush national parks, and iconic Australian wildlife. The island blends a relaxed tropical atmosphere with abundant outdoor activities, from hiking and snorkeling to exploring cozy villages.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
—
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-19.16°, 146.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,400
Local Cost
$1,610
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
24.9°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
21.6°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
13.3°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
838 mm
Internet Speed
66 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
138 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
17
Walk Score
17
Footways
33.0
Airport
TSV
Distance
14 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 2026-03-21.
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 40 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 75/100.
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