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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 · estimate
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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