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Nelly Bay

City in Queensland, Australia

Overview

Nelly Bay is a charming coastal town on Magnetic Island, Queensland, known for its stunning coastal views, friendly local community, and relaxed island atmosphere. With open beaches, wildlife, and easy ferry access to Townsville, it's the ideal entry point for exploring the island's natural beauty.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
1,213
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-19.16°, 146.85°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,125
Local Cost
$1,420
Local Income
$2,650
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
82 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
108 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
18
Walk Score
18
Footways
35.0
Airport
TSV
Distance
14 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 36 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 78/100.

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