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
89
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$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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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 62/100.