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Claudelands, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Claudelands is a small city in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 7,180. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,180 Population 124/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
70.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$26,400 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$26,400 median income, 6.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$182,000 home value, $910/mo rent

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About Claudelands

Claudelands

Claudelands is a suburb directly to the east of central Hamilton, New Zealand, across the Waikato River. It is linked to the central city by the Claudelands road bridge and the East Coast Main Trunk Railway bridge.

People

Population7,180
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density124/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,400
Per Capita$26,400
Unemployment6.7%

Housing

C+
Home Value$182,000
Rent$910
Ownership36.7%
Housing Units2,872

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain70.5 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Population7,180
Population Density124 / sq mi
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates-37.7833°, 175.2833°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWaikato Region
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation70.5 inches (1,792 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,400
Median Age35.1 years

About Claudelands

Claudelands is a small city in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 7,180. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 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.

Claudelands has a population of 7,180 with a density of 124 people per square mile, spread across 57.9 square miles. The median age is 35.1 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,180
Total Population
124
People / sq mi
35.1yrs
Median Age
10% below New Zealand avg
57.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Claudelands vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Claudelands is $26,400, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,400 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $508, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 661 business establishments.

Income: Claudelands vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,400
65% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$26,400
Avg Weekly Wage$508

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)661

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Claudelands is $182,000, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $910 (22% below the national average of $1,163). 36.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,872 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$182,000
35% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$910
22% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership36.7%
Owner-Occupied36.7%
Renter-Occupied63.3%
Housing Units2,872

Property Tax

Claudelands experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below New Zealand avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area57.9 sq mi (150.0 km²)
Population Density124/sq mi
Coordinates-37.7833°N, 175.2833°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.5"
86% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,008 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 99 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 112 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 139 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 99 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 123 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 149 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 110 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 101 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 121 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 107 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 142 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 133 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 121 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 150 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 125 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 92 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 59 km
Oct 26, 2011 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.2 131 km
Apr 20, 1998 60 km W of Turangi, New Zealand M5.1 141 km
Sep 4, 2019 13 km SW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.1 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 1 137 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 127 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 132 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 129 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maroa (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 99 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 102 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 105 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 113 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 116 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 131 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 156 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 168 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 170 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
June 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
July 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in Coldest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
October 56°F (14°C) 4.1 in
November 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in

Claudelands has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 45°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.4").

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Radio Stations near Claudelands

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Raglan Communtiy Radio MP3 128 kbps
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

Museums in Claudelands

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cambridge Museum
Classics Museum
Morrinsville Museum
Te Awamutu Museum
Te Rahui Center
Waikato Museum

Libraries in Claudelands

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cambridge Toy Library0.0
Campus Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chartwell Library0.0
Dinsdale Library0.0
Education Library, University of Waikato0.0
Glenview LIbrary0.0
Hillcrest Library0.0
Huntly Library0.0
Morrinsville Library0.0
New Te Awamutu Library0.0
Ngaruawahia Library0.0
Rototuna Library0.0
St Andrews Library0.0
Waipa District Libraries - Cambridge0.0
Wendell B Mendenhall Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Claudelands

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Made Hamilton

Breweries in Claudelands

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bootleg Brewery
Good George

Stadiums & Teams in Claudelands

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Claudelands

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium Airport
Drury AirfieldSmall Airport
Kelly FieldSmall Airport
Limestone Downs AirportSmall Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Mercer1 PDZ AirportSmall Airport
Raglan AerodromeRAGSmall Airport
Te Aroha AirfieldSmall Airport
Te Kowhai AirfieldSmall Airport
Te Kuiti AerodromeSmall Airport
Thames AerodromeTMZSmall Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Waihi Beach AirportSmall Airport
Wharepapa South AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Claudelands

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building

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 Claudelands

What is the population of Claudelands?

Claudelands has a population of 7,180 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 124 people per square mile, spread across 57.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.1 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Claudelands expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,400, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $182,000 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $910 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Claudelands?

Claudelands 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 Claudelands?

The unemployment rate in Claudelands is 6.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $508. There are 661 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Claudelands?

The median home value in Claudelands is $182,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $910. The homeownership rate is 36.7%.

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