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Burnham
City in Canterbury, New Zealand
Overview
Burnham is a small, peaceful town in Canterbury, New Zealand, best known for its military camp and relaxed pace of life. Surrounded by pastoral landscapes and within easy reach of Christchurch, Burnham offers a quiet retreat with a close-knit community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Canterbury
Population
1,290
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-43.62°, 172.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,365
Local Cost
$1,550
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
11.6°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
6.5°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
-5.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
845 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
WML
Distance
17 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 69/100.
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