Coober Pedy
City in South Australia, Australia
Overview
Coober Pedy is known as the 'Opal Capital of the World' and famous for its underground living, created to escape the harsh desert heat. Its unique dugout homes, lunar landscapes, and lively opal-mining culture make it a truly outback Australian experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
South Australia
Population
1,566
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-29.01°, 134.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,630
Local Cost
$940
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
65
English
98
Temperature
21.2°C
Summer Avg
29.3°C
Winter Avg
12.6°C
Record High
48.7°C
Record Low
0.3°C
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
124 mm
Internet Speed
90 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
1
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
CPD
Distance
4 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 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 70/100.