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Torres
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Torres, located in the far north of Queensland, Australia, is a collection of islands at the tip of Cape York known for thriving indigenous culture, tropical beauty, and tranquil island life. The region offers unique experiences through its remote beaches, WWII history, and lively art scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
—
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-10.39°, 142.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,175
Local Cost
$1,360
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
70
English
99
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KUG
Distance
19 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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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