Mapleton
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Mapleton is a picturesque mountain village perched in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, renowned for its crisp air, lush rainforests, and panoramic views. A gateway to national parks and waterfalls, this small town provides a tranquil escape with a lively arts scene and welcoming community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
1,661
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-26.62°, 152.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,224
Local Cost
$1,510
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
21.6°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
17.8°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
9.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1293 mm
Internet Speed
75 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
MCY
Distance
22 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 112 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 72/100.