Margate
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
Margate is a charming coastal town just south of Hobart, Tasmania, blending rural tranquility with easy access to natural attractions. Renowned for its family-friendly vibe, beautiful bay views, and creative communities, Margate offers a relaxing base for exploring southern Tasmania.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
7,575
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-43.03°, 147.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,135
Local Cost
$1,413
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
88
English
98
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
15.9°C
Winter Avg
8.6°C
Record High
34.8°C
Record Low
1.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
718 mm
Internet Speed
128 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
25.0
Airport
HBA
Distance
29 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 13 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 78/100.