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Palmerston
City in Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Overview
Palmerston is a thriving suburb in the outer northern area of Canberra, known for its family-friendly atmosphere, green spaces, and strong sense of community. With easy connections to Canberra's city centre and adjacent hubs like Gungahlin, it's an attractive base for both residents and visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
Territory
Australian Capital Territory
Population
25,000
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-35.19°, 149.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,235
Local Cost
$1,920
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
95
English
99
Temperature
13.4°C
Summer Avg
20.6°C
Winter Avg
6.1°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
-3.9°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
656 mm
Internet Speed
83 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
78
Coworking
0
Cafes
13
Nightlife
4
Parks
61
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CBR
Distance
14 km
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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 70 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 82/100.
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