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Southland District

City in Southland, New Zealand

Overview

Covering a vast area in the south of New Zealand's South Island, Southland District boasts stunning wilderness, friendly small towns, and rich Māori heritage. Known for adventure tourism and unspoiled scenery, it provides access to Fiordland, wild beaches, and classic Kiwi culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Southland
Population
30,864
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-45.77°, 167.85°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,120
Local Cost
$1,285
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
74
English
97
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
13.5°C
Winter Avg
5.0°C
Record High
31.2°C
Record Low
-3.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1652 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TEU
Distance
31 km

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 2025-12-05.

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: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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