Penguin
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
Penguin is a small, charming coastal town on Tasmania's north-west coast, famous for its whimsical penguin statues, laid-back atmosphere, and beautiful beaches. Visitors enjoy a relaxed vibe, local markets, and easy access to nearby nature reserves and walks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
4,132
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-41.12°, 146.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,265
Local Cost
$1,390
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
16.6°C
Winter Avg
10.9°C
Record High
29.1°C
Record Low
5.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
915 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
11.0
Airport
DPO
Distance
30 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.
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 70/100.