Russell Island

City in Queensland, Australia

Overview

Russell Island, situated in Moreton Bay, Queensland, is a tranquil island community known for its stunning natural landscapes, friendly locals, and laid-back pace. Rich in marine and birdlife, the island offers a peaceful retreat just a short ferry ride from the mainland.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-27.65°, 153.38°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
75
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,980
Local Cost
$1,430
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
21.1°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
16.6°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
5.6°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1099 mm
Internet Speed
58 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
SRR
Distance
15 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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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.