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Newcastle
City in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Overview
Newcastle is a lively industrial city in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, surrounded by scenic mountains and rich history. It offers a blend of local culture, historical attractions, and easy access to outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Population
404,838
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-27.76°, 29.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
42
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$955
Local Cost
$520
Local Income
$380
Cashless
55
English
85
Temperature
17.4°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
11.8°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
-2.8°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
746 mm
Internet Speed
28 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NCS
Distance
5 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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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