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Paraparaumu
City in Wellington, New Zealand
Overview
Paraparaumu is a lively coastal town on New Zealand's Kapiti Coast, known for its beautiful beaches, thriving café culture, and easy access to natural attractions. It's a gateway to Kapiti Island, attracts families and outdoor lovers, and offers a relaxed pace of life just north of Wellington.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Wellington
Population
30,100
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-40.92°, 175.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,660
Local Cost
$1,715
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
87
English
99
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
Internet Speed
559 Mbps
Upload
435 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
19
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PPQ
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
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: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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