Main Beach
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Main Beach is an upscale coastal suburb in Queensland boasting stunning beaches, luxury accommodations, and lively dining, making it a favorite with tourists and locals alike. The area combines relaxed seaside living with easy access to entertainment and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
3,998
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-27.98°, 153.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$4,475
Local Cost
$2,720
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
96
English
100
Temperature
20.3°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
15.2°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
2.6°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1144 mm
Internet Speed
62 Mbps
Upload
35 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
95
Coworking
0
Cafes
37
Nightlife
11
Parks
47
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
250.0
Airport
SHQ
Distance
8 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 304 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 80/100.