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
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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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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 2025-12-06.
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 74/100.