Weipa
City in Queensland, Australia
Overview
Weipa is a remote coastal town in Far North Queensland, known for its mining industry, incredible natural scenery, and relaxed pace of life. Surrounded by pristine beaches and rich wetlands, it attracts anglers, nature lovers, and those seeking a unique Outback experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
4,097
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-12.64°, 141.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,130
Local Cost
$1,330
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
60
English
98
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
24.2°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
14.5°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1827 mm
Internet Speed
14 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
16.0
Airport
WEI
Distance
7 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 1 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 62/100.