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Lincoln
City in Canterbury, New Zealand
Overview
Lincoln is a charming township in Canterbury, New Zealand, known for its university, lush green spaces, and lively local community. The town offers a blend of modern amenities and rural tranquility, making it a great base for exploring the wider region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Canterbury
Population
8,130
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-43.65°, 172.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,425
Local Cost
$1,575
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
92
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
Internet Speed
306 Mbps
Upload
131 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
49
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
45
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
842.0
Airport
CHC
Distance
19 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 33 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 82/100.
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