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Cambridge, New Zealand
Waikato Region · New Zealand
Cambridge is a small city in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 15,192. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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People
Economy
C+Housing
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| Population | 15,192 |
| Population Density | 24 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.8782°, 175.4402° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Waikato Region |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.5 inches (1,792 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,300 |
| Median Age | 55.8 years |
About Cambridge
Cambridge is a small city in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 15,192. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Cambridge vs New Zealand Average
Income: Cambridge vs New Zealand
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $21,300 |
| 72% below New Zealand avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,300 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $410 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below New Zealand avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,398 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $228,800 |
| 19% below New Zealand avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,144 |
| 2% below New Zealand avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 59.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.9% |
| Housing Units | 6,077 |
Property Tax
Climate in Cambridge
Cambridge has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1217 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 636.8 sq mi (1,649.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.8782°N, 175.4402°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 123 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 112 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 118 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 123 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maroa (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 82 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 97 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 98 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 98 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 116 km |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 120 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 143 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 156 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 158 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in |
Cambridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 45°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.3").
Schools in Cambridge
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge East School | — | — | — | — |
| Cambridge High School | — | — | — | — |
| Leamington School | — | — | — | — |
| Cambridge Middle School | — | — | — | — |
| Cambridge Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Peter's School | — | — | — | — |
| Roto-o-Rangi School | — | — | — | — |
| Hautapu School | — | — | — | — |
| Kaipaki School | — | — | — | — |
| Ngati Haua School | — | — | — | — |
| Tauwhare School | — | — | — | — |
| Goodwood School | — | — | — | — |
| St Peter's Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| Ohaupo School | — | — | — | — |
| Karapiro School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cambridge
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rush FM | fringe, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Robotic | alternative, indie | AAC | |
| Free FM 89 Hamilton | community, entertainment | UNKNOWN | |
| RadiJohan | decades, eclectic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Te Aroha 88FM | community, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Rhythm 89FM | alternative, local | AAC |
Museums in Cambridge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Museum | ||||
| Classics Museum | ||||
| Morrinsville Museum | ||||
| Te Awamutu Museum | ||||
| Te Rahui Center | ||||
| Waikato Museum |
Libraries in Cambridge
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Toy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Campus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chartwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dinsdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Education Library, University of Waikato | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenview LIbrary | 0.0 | |||||
| Hillcrest Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morrinsville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Te Awamutu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rototuna Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Andrews Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waipa District Libraries - Cambridge | 0.0 | |||||
| Wendell B Mendenhall Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cambridge
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Made Hamilton |
Hotels in Cambridge
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cambridge
15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cambridge
23 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Cambridge
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cambridge
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cambridge
6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cambridge
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cambridge
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cambridge
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Cambridge
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cambridge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bootleg Brewery | ||||
| Good George |
Stadiums & Teams in Cambridge
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cambridge
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton International Airport | HLZ | Medium Airport |
| Kelly Field | — | Small Airport |
| Limestone Downs Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Matakana Island Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Matamata Glider Airport | MTA | Small Airport |
| Mercer1 PDZ Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Raglan Aerodrome | RAG | Small Airport |
| Te Aroha Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Te Kowhai Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Te Kuiti Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Thames Aerodrome | TMZ | Small Airport |
| Tokoroa Airfield | TKZ | Small Airport |
| Waihi Beach Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wharepapa South Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Cambridge
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cambridge
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bridges Church | |
| Cambridge Baptist Church | |
| Cambridge Elim Christian Centre | |
| Cambridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| Cambridge Trinity Saint Paul Union Parish | |
| Kaipaki Church | |
| Raleigh Street Christian Centre | |
| Saint Peter's Parish | |
| St Andrew's Anglican Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| The Salvation Army - Cambridge |
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What is the population of Cambridge?
Cambridge has a population of 15,192 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 636.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Cambridge expensive to live in?
The median household income is $21,300, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $228,800 (19% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,144 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Cambridge?
Cambridge has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.5 inches.
How is the job market in Cambridge?
Cambridge has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $410. There are 1,398 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Cambridge?
The median home value in Cambridge is $228,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,144. The homeownership rate is 59.1%.