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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 · estimate
76
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 89/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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