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Townsville
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Townsville is a tropical city in northern Queensland, known for its sunny climate year-round and access to the Great Barrier Reef. With a blend of beachside living, lively city life, and natural attractions, Townsville appeals to families, adventurers, and business travelers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
173,724
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-19.27°, 146.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
76
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,355
Local Cost
$1,410
Local Income
$2,750
Cashless
88
English
98
Temperature
24.1°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
20.0°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
5.9°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
873 mm
Internet Speed
33 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
66
Coworking
0
Cafes
21
Nightlife
21
Parks
24
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TSV
Distance
4 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 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 89/100.
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