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Thames
City in Waikato, New Zealand
Overview
Thames is a charming historical town set at the southwestern end of the Coromandel Peninsula, renowned for its gold rush heritage and proximity to natural attractions. The city offers Victorian-era streetscapes, lush forest trails, and access to stunning coastal scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Waikato
Population
7,380
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-37.14°, 175.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
86
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,215
Local Cost
$1,590
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
82
English
99
Temperature
15.4°C
Summer Avg
19.1°C
Winter Avg
11.9°C
Record High
28.1°C
Record Low
2.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1040 mm
Internet Speed
67 Mbps
Upload
61 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
6
Parks
6
Transport
28
Walk Score
28
Footways
55.0
Airport
TMZ
Distance
3 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 70/100.
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