Marble Bar

City in Western Australia, Australia

Overview

Marble Bar is a remote Pilbara town famed as Australia's hottest place, offering rugged landscapes, Aboriginal history, and unique geological features. With fewer than 1,000 residents, it exudes a peaceful outback charm and remains a gateway to adventure.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Western Australia
Population
927
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-21.17°, 119.74°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,825
Local Cost
$1,160
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
55
English
100
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
32.7°C
Winter Avg
20.1°C
Record High
48.7°C
Record Low
6.0°C
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
428 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
MBB
Distance
9 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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.