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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
88
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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
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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.
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 74/100.
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