Living in Invercargill
Invercargill is a large place in Southland, New Zealand, home to 58,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 10%, #32 of 350), climate-conscious movers (top 10%, #39 of 410), rural value seekers (top 37%, #212 of 578).
Residents58,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport157 km (Queenstown)
Nearest city of 100k+175 km
Within 30 km110,400 people
Sea coast2 km
Climate typeOceanic (Cfb)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 60 m
Nearest major riverOreti, 5.4 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to Wellington766 km
Within 10 km104,598 people
LandscapeNew Zealand, Polynesia
Winter daylight15 h 49 min, sunset 9:39
See Invercargill on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Invercargill
- The landscape belongs to New Zealand.
- It is right on the coast of the South Pacific Ocean.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 15 h 49 min and sets around 9:39; in late June it sets around 7:06.
How Invercargill ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in New Zealand. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In New Zealand | In Southland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #211 of 423 | #1 of 20 | Map |
| Low-income household | 41 | #191 of 295 | #1 of 9 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #165 of 241 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #128 of 167 | #1 of 2 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #126 of 337 | #1 of 14 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #161 of 337 | #1 of 14 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #32 of 350 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 64 | #124 of 195 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 28 | #188 of 241 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 52 | #215 of 410 | #1 of 17 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 20 | #145 of 195 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 54 | #224 of 337 | #1 of 14 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 53 | #300 of 578 | #8 of 24 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 41 | #310 of 546 | #1 of 24 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 39 | #359 of 546 | #2 of 24 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 53 | #212 of 578 | #6 of 24 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #86 of 546 | #1 of 24 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 44 | #272 of 630 | #1 of 29 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 74 | #39 of 410 | #1 of 17 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #198 of 395 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Business owner | 9 | #293 of 410 | #1 of 17 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.