Queenstown
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
Queenstown, Tasmania, is a small mining town surrounded by dramatic mountains and dense temperate rainforest. Its unique lunar landscape, rich heritage, and closeness to wilderness make it a base for exploring Tasmania's rugged west coast.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
1,943
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-42.08°, 145.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,660
Local Cost
$1,138
Local Income
$1,970
Cashless
72
English
98
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
12.9°C
Winter Avg
5.9°C
Record High
32.1°C
Record Low
-3.0°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1695 mm
Internet Speed
125 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
11.0
Airport
UEE
Distance
2 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 16 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 65/100.