Southern Downs

City in Queensland, Australia

Overview

Southern Downs in Queensland is a scenic rural region celebrated for its wine country, lush national parks, and historic country towns. It's perfect for nature lovers, foodies, and those seeking genuine regional Australian experiences. The area blends heritage, outdoor adventure, and a relaxed pace of life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-28.50°, 151.92°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,045
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
17.1°C
Summer Avg
22.7°C
Winter Avg
10.6°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
-4.0°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
675 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
SNH
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.
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 70/100.