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Somerset
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
Somerset is a peaceful coastal town in northwest Tasmania, offering stunning beaches, river views, and a close-knit community atmosphere. Located just west of Burnie, the town is ideal for relaxation and outdoor pursuits, while still providing important amenities. Somerset is perfect for those looking to explore Tasmania's natural beauty without large crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
4,067
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-41.04°, 145.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,235
Local Cost
$1,360
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
15.3°C
Winter Avg
9.3°C
Record High
30.8°C
Record Low
2.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1119 mm
Internet Speed
411 Mbps
Upload
43 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
4
Parks
2
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
BWT
Distance
9 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: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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