Telfer
City in Western Australia, Australia
Overview
Telfer is a remote mining town in Western Australia, set in the heart of the desert. Catering mainly to workers, it offers important amenities, unique landscapes, and access to stunning outback scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Western Australia
Population
657
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-21.21°, 123.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$2,320
Local Cost
$1,670
Local Income
$4,000
Cashless
50
English
95
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
33.1°C
Winter Avg
19.4°C
Record High
48.1°C
Record Low
4.4°C
Humidity
34%
Precipitation
385 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 2026-03-23.
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.
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 35/100.