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Oamaru
City in Otago, New Zealand
Overview
Oamaru is a charming coastal town in Otago, New Zealand, famous for its stunning Victorian architecture, thriving creative community, and delightful penguin colonies. The town offers a unique blend of heritage, culture, and coastal scenery, making it a captivating stop on any South Island itinerary.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Otago
Population
13,700
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-45.10°, 170.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
79
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,080
Local Cost
$1,350
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
90
English
99
Temperature
11.4°C
Summer Avg
14.5°C
Winter Avg
8.1°C
Record High
25.8°C
Record Low
1.5°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
614 mm
Internet Speed
92 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
32
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
3
Parks
18
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
221.0
Airport
OAM
Distance
17 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 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 2025-12-06.
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 79/100.
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