Rasmussen
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Rasmussen is a laid-back residential suburb of Townsville, Queensland, set along the tranquil Ross River. With its green spaces, family-friendly amenities, and easy access to outdoor activities, Rasmussen offers a peaceful small-town atmosphere only a short drive from the city center.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
4,669
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-19.35°, 146.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$2,175
Local Cost
$1,340
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
80
English
98
Temperature
24.1°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
20.0°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
5.9°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
873 mm
Internet Speed
146 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
10
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
TSV
Distance
11 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 11 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 60/100.