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Palmerston North
City in Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand
Overview
Palmerston North is a dynamic small city in New Zealand's lower North Island, known for its youthful population due to Massey University. It offers a mix of green spaces, lively culture, and easy access to the surrounding Manawatu region's natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Manawatu-Whanganui
Population
81,500
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-40.36°, 175.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,354
Local Cost
$1,420
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
80
English
98
Temperature
12.3°C
Summer Avg
16.6°C
Winter Avg
8.2°C
Record High
32.8°C
Record Low
-1.2°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
947 mm
Internet Speed
97 Mbps
Upload
81 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
58
Coworking
0
Cafes
23
Nightlife
10
Parks
25
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PMR
Distance
4 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 4 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 84/100.
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