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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 · estimate
86
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
79
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 79/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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