Roxby Downs
City in South Australia, Australia
Overview
Roxby Downs is a modern outback town in northern South Australia, primarily known for its support of the nearby Olympic Dam mine. Despite its remote desert location, the town offers strong amenities, a strong sense of community, and easy access to unique desert landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
South Australia
Population
3,671
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-30.55°, 136.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$2,020
Local Cost
$1,430
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
20.5°C
Summer Avg
28.6°C
Winter Avg
12.0°C
Record High
48.5°C
Record Low
-0.4°C
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
152 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OLP
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.
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 63/100.