Franklin
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
Franklin is a charming riverside town in Tasmania's Huon Valley, known for its historic buildings, thriving arts scene, and stunning natural surroundings. With a close-knit community and a laid-back rural pace, it's perfect for those seeking authentic Tasmanian life and scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
7,484
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-43.09°, 147.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$1,915
Local Cost
$1,300
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
75
English
99
Temperature
9.7°C
Summer Avg
13.6°C
Winter Avg
5.9°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
-2.6°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1052 mm
Internet Speed
52 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
HBA
Distance
50 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 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 73/100.