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Invercargill
City in Southland, New Zealand
Overview
Invercargill, the southernmost city in New Zealand, is known for its welcoming atmosphere, heritage architecture, and gateway access to the natural wonders of Southland. With a relaxed pace of life and proximity to parks and beaches, it's an excellent base for exploring Fiordland and Stewart Island.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Southland
Population
50,200
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-46.40°, 168.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,240
Local Cost
$1,360
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
92
English
99
Temperature
10.9°C
Summer Avg
13.8°C
Winter Avg
8.1°C
Record High
26.5°C
Record Low
0.7°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1254 mm
Internet Speed
51 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
56 ms
City Vibrancy
34
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
3
Parks
23
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IVC
Distance
3 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 14 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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