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Kapiti Coast District

City in Wellington, New Zealand

Overview

Kapiti Coast District stretches along New Zealand's lower North Island, offering a mix of beautiful beaches, relaxed coastal villages, and unique wildlife experiences. It's known for its stunning natural landscapes, friendly communities, and easy access to Wellington.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Wellington
Population
53,200
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-40.86°, 175.15°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,720
Local Cost
$1,620
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
16.0°C
Winter Avg
9.3°C
Record High
27.2°C
Record Low
2.2°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
910 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PPQ
Distance
15 km

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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 87/100.

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