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Palm Island

City in Queensland, Australia

Overview

Palm Island, off the coast of Queensland, Australia, is renowned for its dramatic landscapes, rich indigenous culture, and laid-back lifestyle. It offers pristine beaches, community-led cultural experiences, and a chance to connect with nature away from mainstream tourist routes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
—
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-18.75°, 146.60°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
30
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,915
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
30
English
95
Temperature
25.4°C
Summer Avg
27.8°C
Winter Avg
22.6°C
Record High
32.5°C
Record Low
16.9°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
891 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PMK
Distance
2 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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