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Rolleston
City in Canterbury, New Zealand
Overview
Rolleston is a rapidly growing satellite town in the Selwyn District of Canterbury, New Zealand, just 22 km southwest of Christchurch. Known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, modern amenities, and thriving community life, it offers a peaceful suburban alternative to city living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Canterbury
Population
21,900
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-43.58°, 172.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,485
Local Cost
$1,543
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
96
English
100
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
46 Mbps
Upload
83 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
30
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
24
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WML
Distance
12 km
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Neighborhoods
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 81/100.
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