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Ooralea
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Ooralea is a small, laid-back suburb of Mackay in Queensland, blending student life, family living, and easy access to both nature and commercial centres. The area is known for CQUniversity and its friendly, welcoming community, making it a comfortable stop for travelers seeking a local experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
3,691
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-21.17°, 149.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,314
Local Cost
$1,390
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
24.1°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
20.6°C
Record High
33.4°C
Record Low
12.8°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1168 mm
Internet Speed
212 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
49
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
1
Parks
43
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
392.0
Airport
MKY
Distance
4 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 6 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 75/100.
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