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Waiuku
City in Auckland, New Zealand
Overview
Waiuku is a charming small town on Auckland's southwestern coast, known for its friendly atmosphere, historic heritage, and proximity to black sand beaches. It's a gateway to the rugged beauty of the Awhitu Peninsula and offers a relaxed escape from the city bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Auckland
Population
9,650
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-37.25°, 174.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,400
Local Cost
$1,550
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
78
English
100
Temperature
15.7°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
11.9°C
Record High
28.1°C
Record Low
3.2°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1014 mm
Internet Speed
193 Mbps
Upload
94 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
34
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
28
Transport
32
Walk Score
32
Footways
63.0
Airport
AKL
Distance
27 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 70/100.
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