Smithton
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
Smithton is a small, friendly town in northwest Tasmania, serving as a gateway to the Tarkine wilderness and scenic coastal attractions. With its relaxed pace and welcoming community, Smithton is ideal for travelers seeking nature, local hospitality, and rural charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
3,934
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-40.85°, 145.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
89
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,058
Local Cost
$1,310
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
69
English
99
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
15.3°C
Winter Avg
9.3°C
Record High
29.8°C
Record Low
1.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1172 mm
Internet Speed
28 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
1
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
7
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
23.0
Airport
SIO
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.