Orbost
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Orbost is a charming rural town set on the banks of the Snowy River in East Gippsland, Victoria. With a population just over 2,200, it is a gateway to the awe-inspiring wilderness of the Snowy River National Park and the pristine beaches of the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
2,264
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.70°, 148.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,835
Local Cost
$1,130
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
14.1°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
8.9°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
-0.3°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
805 mm
Internet Speed
24 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RBS
Distance
17 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 2025-12-08.
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 60/100.