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Porirua
City in Wellington, New Zealand
Overview
Porirua, a coastal city in the Wellington region, offers a blend of urban convenience and natural beauty, with lively suburbs set against scenic harbors and rolling hills. Known for its multicultural community, friendly locals, and rich Maori heritage, Porirua is both lively and laid-back.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Wellington
Population
59,600
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-41.13°, 174.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,918
Local Cost
$1,847
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
93
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
Internet Speed
236 Mbps
Upload
101 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
42
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
1
Parks
29
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WLG
Distance
22 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 12 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 80/100.
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