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Bunnythorpe, New Zealand
Manawatu-Wanganui · New Zealand
Bunnythorpe is a small town in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand with a population of 750. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
BHousing
BClimate
| Population | 750 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Coordinates | -40.2833°, 175.6333° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Manawatu-Wanganui |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.7 inches (1,795 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.3 inches (1 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $48,800 |
| Median Age | 37.2 years |
About Bunnythorpe
Bunnythorpe is a small town in New Zealand (Manawatu-Wanganui) with a population of 750. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.7 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Bunnythorpe vs New Zealand Average
Income: Bunnythorpe vs New Zealand
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $48,800 |
| 35% below New Zealand avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,076 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $944 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 41% above New Zealand avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 69 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $296,400 |
| 5% above New Zealand avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,482 |
| 27% above New Zealand avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 64.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.5% |
| Housing Units | 300 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 242.7 sq mi (628.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.2833°N, 175.6333°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 66 km |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | — | 120 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 147 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 147 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 112 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 125 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 166 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 173 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Bunnythorpe has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.2").
Schools in Bunnythorpe
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lytton Street School | — | — | — | — |
| Taonui School | — | — | — | — |
| Feilding Intermediate | — | — | — | — |
| Bunnythorpe School | — | — | — | — |
| St Joseph's School | — | — | — | — |
| North Street School | — | — | — | — |
| Manchester Street School | — | — | — | — |
| Colyton School | — | — | — | — |
| Feilding High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bunnythorpe
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2XS FM Palmerston North | retro, rock | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Bunnythorpe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Museum | ||||
| Coach House Museum | ||||
| Luttrells Gardens and Museum | ||||
| Rugby Museum | ||||
| Te Manawa Museum | ||||
| Tokomaru Steam Engine Museum | ||||
| Traction Engine Museum | ||||
| Tui Brewery Museum |
Libraries in Bunnythorpe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashhurst Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Awapuni Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bulls Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Feilding Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linton Camp Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Palmerston North City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Palmerston North City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sanson Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sanson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Pātikitiki Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Youth Space | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bunnythorpe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Street Market (Saturday) |
Restaurants in Bunnythorpe
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bunnythorpe
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Bunnythorpe
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Bunnythorpe
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bunnythorpe
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bunnythorpe
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bunnythorpe
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bunnythorpe
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Bunnythorpe
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bunnythorpe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tui Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Bunnythorpe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bunnythorpe
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hood Airport | MRO | Medium Airport |
| Palmerston North Airport | PMR | Medium Airport |
| Paraparaumu Airport | PPQ | Medium Airport |
| RNZAF Base Ohakea | OHA | Medium Airport |
| Wanganui Airport | WAG | Medium Airport |
| Alfredton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dannevirke Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Feilding Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Foxpine Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taihape Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bunnythorpe
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Feilding Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bunnythorpe
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Activate Church | |
| Associated Churches Of Christ | |
| Bunnythorpe Community Church | |
| Bunnythorpe Gospel Fellowship | |
| Feilding Baptist Church | |
| Feilding Bible Chapel | |
| Feilding Family Church | |
| Feilding LifePoint | |
| Feilding New Life Centre | |
| Feilding Oroua Presbyterian Parish | |
| Feilding Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Feilding | |
| Lutheran Church | |
| Saint Andrews Church Colyton | |
| Saint Johns Anglican Church | |
| Saint Marks Methodist Church | |
| St Brigid's | |
| St. Pauls Presbyterian Church | |
| The Church in Feilding | |
| The Hub Church |
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What is the population of Bunnythorpe?
Bunnythorpe has a population of 750 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 242.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.2 years.
Is Bunnythorpe expensive to live in?
The median household income is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $296,400 (5% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,482 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Bunnythorpe?
Bunnythorpe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.7 inches.
How is the job market in Bunnythorpe?
The unemployment rate in Bunnythorpe is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $944. There are 69 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bunnythorpe?
The median home value in Bunnythorpe is $296,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,482. The homeownership rate is 64.5%.