Tara
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Tara is a small rural town in Queensland, Australia, known for its friendly locals, agricultural surroundings, and laid-back country charm. It's most famous for the Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races, attracting visitors with a unique outback vibe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
1,980
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-27.28°, 150.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,605
Local Cost
$1,020
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
20.1°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
12.9°C
Record High
44.0°C
Record Low
-3.0°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
581 mm
Internet Speed
53 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
36 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
XTR
Distance
13 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 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 65/100.