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Hamilton
City in Waikato, New Zealand
Overview
Hamilton is the largest inland city in New Zealand, set along the scenic Waikato River. It's a lively hub for students, families, and visitors drawn to its lively urban scene, lush gardens, and proximity to famous natural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Waikato
Population
176,500
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-37.78°, 175.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,638
Local Cost
$1,773
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
14.4°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
10.4°C
Record High
29.5°C
Record Low
1.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1118 mm
Internet Speed
316 Mbps
Upload
279 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
135
Coworking
1
Cafes
67
Nightlife
29
Parks
38
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HLZ
Distance
10 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 15 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 88/100.
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