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Varsity Lakes
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Varsity Lakes is a modern suburb in Queensland, Australia, blending lakeside living with thriving commercial centers and educational institutions. Its relaxed atmosphere, lively café culture, and proximity to beaches make it popular with families, professionals, and students. Outdoor recreation, shopping, and dining options are plentiful.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
16,493
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-28.09°, 153.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
86
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$4,115
Local Cost
$2,400
Local Income
$3,050
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
20.3°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
15.2°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
2.6°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1144 mm
Internet Speed
182 Mbps
Upload
84 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
105
Coworking
1
Cafes
13
Nightlife
4
Parks
87
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
402.0
Airport
OOL
Distance
13 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 19 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 2025-12-06.
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 91/100.
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