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Timaru
City in Canterbury, New Zealand
Overview
Timaru is a charming coastal city in Canterbury, South Island, known for Caroline Bay's sandy beaches and its lively arts scene. The city offers a mix of heritage architecture, lush parks, and easy access to regional attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Canterbury
Population
28,700
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-44.40°, 171.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,215
Local Cost
$1,395
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
90
English
98
Temperature
11.4°C
Summer Avg
15.3°C
Winter Avg
7.4°C
Record High
27.7°C
Record Low
-1.0°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
612 mm
Internet Speed
118 Mbps
Upload
84 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TIU
Distance
11 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 12 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 80/100.
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