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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 · estimate
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Neighborhoods

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Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 88/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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