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Darfield
City in Canterbury, New Zealand
Overview
Darfield is a charming rural town in the Canterbury region of New Zealand, set on the foothills of the Southern Alps. Known as the 'Gateway to the Southern Alps,' it's a popular stop for travelers exploring Arthur's Pass and nearby outdoor adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Canterbury
Population
2,960
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-43.48°, 172.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,070
Local Cost
$1,390
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
15.3°C
Winter Avg
4.8°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-9.5°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1018 mm
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
12
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
251.0
Airport
WML
Distance
22 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 2025-12-07.
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 80/100.
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