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 · estimate
62
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.