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Thursday Island
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Thursday Island is a small, lively community in the Torres Strait, known for its unique blend of Indigenous, Asian, and European cultures. With a laid-back atmosphere, tropical scenery, and rich history, TI (as the locals call it) is the gateway to the Torres Strait islands.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
2,805
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-10.58°, 142.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$2,465
Local Cost
$1,750
Local Income
$2,170
Cashless
70
English
95
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
28.5°C
Winter Avg
25.2°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
22.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1653 mm
Internet Speed
128 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
74 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
3
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
24.0
Airport
HID
Distance
7 km
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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 2 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 65/100.
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