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 · estimate
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.