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Ashburton
City in Canterbury, New Zealand
Overview
Ashburton is a welcoming town in the heart of New Zealand's Canterbury region, known for its rural charm, friendly community, and proximity to the Southern Alps. The city caters to families and travelers looking for a quieter, authentic Kiwi experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Canterbury
Population
20,200
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-43.90°, 171.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,265
Local Cost
$1,390
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
89
English
98
Temperature
12.0°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
7.5°C
Record High
33.4°C
Record Low
-0.2°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
685 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ASG
Distance
6 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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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