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Masterton
City in Wellington, New Zealand
Overview
Masterton, the largest town in the Wairarapa region, offers a unique blend of rural charm and urban convenience. Renowned for its beautiful parks and thriving local arts scene, it is a gateway to the region's vineyards and outdoor adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Wellington
Population
21,400
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-40.96°, 175.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,290
Local Cost
$1,410
Local Income
$2,050
Cashless
80
English
97
Temperature
11.9°C
Summer Avg
16.2°C
Winter Avg
7.9°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
-1.3°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
927 mm
Internet Speed
544 Mbps
Upload
413 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
28
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
2
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MRO
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 2025-12-06.
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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