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Ashhurst, New Zealand

Manawatu-Wanganui · New Zealand

Ashhurst is a small town in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand with a population of 3,400. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,400 Population 2,086/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
45.0 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$27,000 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$27,000 median income, 2.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$220,400 home value, $1,102/mo rent

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About Ashhurst

Ashhurst

Ashhurst is a town and outlying suburb of Palmerston North, in the Manawatū–Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island.

People

Population3,400
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density2,086/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,000
Per Capita$27,000
Unemployment2.7%

Housing

C
Home Value$220,400
Rent$1,102
Ownership82.5%
Housing Units1,360

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain45.0 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Population3,400
Population Density2,086 / sq mi
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Coordinates-40.2911°, 175.7547°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceManawatu-Wanganui
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation45.0 inches (1,142 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,000
Median Age36.1 years

About Ashhurst

Ashhurst is a small town in New Zealand (Manawatu-Wanganui) with a population of 3,400. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Ashhurst has a population of 3,400 with a density of 2,086 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles. The median age is 36.1 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,400
Total Population
2,086
People / sq mi
36.1yrs
Median Age
7% below New Zealand avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ashhurst vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Ashhurst is $27,000, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,000 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $519, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 313 business establishments.

Income: Ashhurst vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$27,000
64% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$27,000
Avg Weekly Wage$519

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)313

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ashhurst is $220,400, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,102 (5% below the national average of $1,163). 82.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,360 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$220,400
22% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,102
5% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.5%
Owner-Occupied82.5%
Renter-Occupied17.5%
Housing Units1,360

Property Tax

Ashhurst experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above New Zealand avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density2,086/sq mi
Coordinates-40.2911°N, 175.7547°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,224 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 26 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 30 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 41 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 91 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 107 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 148 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 60 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 68 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 52 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 98 km
Oct 6, 1990 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand M5.5 148 km
Jun 9, 1991 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand M5.4 118 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 66 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 65 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 143 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 103 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 126 km
Apr 25, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.3 71 km
Jul 4, 2011 68 km E of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 120 km
Feb 18, 2003 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 N. NEW ZEALAND Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 261 62 km
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m 124 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 148 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 114 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 127 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 165 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest
February 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 51°F (10°C) 4.2 in
June 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
July 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in Coldest, Wettest
August 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
September 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
November 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
December 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in

Ashhurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 46°F in July to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Ashhurst

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hiwinui School
Ashhurst School
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Radio Stations near Ashhurst

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2XS FM Palmerston North retro, rock MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Ashhurst

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coach House Museum
Luttrells Gardens and Museum
Rugby Museum
Te Manawa Museum
Tokomaru Steam Engine Museum
Traction Engine Museum
Tui Brewery Museum

Libraries in Ashhurst

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ashhurst Community Library0.0
Awapuni Library0.0
Feilding Public Library0.0
Library0.0
Linton Camp Community Library0.0
Palmerston North City Library0.0
Palmerston North City Library0.0
Te Pātikitiki Community Library0.0
Youth Space0.0

Farmers Markets in Ashhurst

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Albert Street Market (Saturday)

Cafes in Ashhurst

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Herb Farm Cafe
The Village Coffee & Co

Gas Stations in Ashhurst

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allied Gas

Breweries in Ashhurst

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tui Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Ashhurst

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ashhurst

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hood AirportMROMedium Airport
Palmerston North AirportPMRMedium Airport
RNZAF Base OhakeaOHAMedium Airport
Wanganui AirportWAGMedium Airport
Alfredton AirportSmall Airport
Dannevirke AerodromeSmall Airport
Feilding AirportSmall Airport
Foxpine AerodromeSmall Airport
Kowhai AerodromeSmall Airport
Otaki AirportSmall Airport
Taihape AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ashhurst

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ashhurst Christian Fellowship
Saint Columba's Catholic Church
Saint John's Methodist Church
Saint Mary Magdalene Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashhurst

What is the population of Ashhurst?

Ashhurst has a population of 3,400 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 2,086 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.1 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ashhurst expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,000, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $220,400 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,102 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ashhurst?

Ashhurst has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.0 inches.

How is the job market in Ashhurst?

The job market in Ashhurst is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $519. There are 313 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ashhurst?

The median home value in Ashhurst is $220,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,102. The homeownership rate is 82.5%.

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