Tugun
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Tugun is a relaxed coastal suburb on Queensland's Gold Coast, blending classic seaside charm with a strong local community spirit. With its clean beaches, palm-fringed streets, and easygoing atmosphere, it's a favorite destination for families and surfers seeking a quieter alternative to the more busy Gold Coast neighborhoods.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
7,175
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-28.15°, 153.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,064
Local Cost
$1,960
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
97
English
100
Temperature
22.1°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
19.0°C
Record High
31.9°C
Record Low
11.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1170 mm
Internet Speed
86 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
1
Parks
19
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
320.0
Airport
OOL
Distance
2 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 20 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 80/100.