Kingscote
City in South Australia, Australia
Overview
Kingscote is the largest town on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, and the main gateway for exploring the island's wild beaches, wildlife, and heritage. Visitors enjoy laid-back small-town charm, local seafood, and stunning coastal views.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
South Australia
Population
1,962
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-35.66°, 137.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,375
Local Cost
$1,250
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
16.5°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
13.3°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
7.9°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
425 mm
Internet Speed
62 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
3
Parks
3
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
KGC
Distance
12 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 4 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.