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Sassafras
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Sassafras is a picturesque village in Victoria's Dandenong Ranges, prized for its lush forests, English-style tearooms, and lively artisanal culture. Its serene atmosphere and natural beauty make it a popular weekend escape from Melbourne.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
970
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.87°, 145.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
94
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,460
Local Cost
$1,600
Local Income
$3,250
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
19.1°C
Winter Avg
8.9°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
-1.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
859 mm
Internet Speed
44 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
21
Walk Score
21
Footways
41.0
Airport
MBW
Distance
25 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 2025-12-08.
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 2026-03-23.
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: 63/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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