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Colville, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Colville is a small town in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 1,485. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

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1,485 Population 1/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
71.2 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$16,260 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$16,260 median income, 7.9% unemployment
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Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $650/mo rent

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About Colville

Colville

Colville, a small town in the north of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand, lies 26 kilometres north of Coromandel in Colville Bay on the Hauraki Gulf, and is the northernmost town of any note on the peninsula. North of Colville, 28 kilometres of rough road lead to the small settlement of Port Jackson, close to the peninsula's northwesternmost point, Cape Colville and 20 km to Port Charles on the northeastern side.

People

Population1,485
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,260
Per Capita$16,260
Unemployment7.9%

Housing

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Home Value$130,000
Rent$650
Ownership80.4%
Housing Units594

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain71.2 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population1,485
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates-36.6333°, 175.4667°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWaikato Region
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation71.2 inches (1,809 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,260
Median Age52.9 years

About Colville

Colville is a small town in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 1,485. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Colville has a population of 1,485 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,301.1 square miles. The median age is 52.9 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,485
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
52.9yrs
Median Age
36% above New Zealand avg
1,301.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Colville vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Colville is $16,260, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,260 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $313, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 137 business establishments.

Income: Colville vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$16,260
78% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$16,260
Avg Weekly Wage$313

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.9%
119% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)137

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Colville is $130,000, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 80.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 594 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,000
54% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$650
44% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.4%
Owner-Occupied80.4%
Renter-Occupied19.6%
Housing Units594

Property Tax

Colville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area1,301.1 sq mi (3,369.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-36.6333°N, 175.4667°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.2"
87% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

327 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 23, 2025.

Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 135 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 122 km
Jan 4, 2020 99 km E of Tairua, New Zealand M5.1 135 km
Mar 20, 2011 30 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 140 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 116 km
Jan 27, 2007 121 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.0 148 km
Apr 25, 2006 109 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.0 143 km
Jul 2, 2021 7 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 147 km
Jun 15, 2006 93 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M4.9 137 km
Jun 30, 1993 45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.9 111 km
Jun 28, 2010 109 km E of Tairua, New Zealand M4.9 144 km
Mar 26, 2011 78 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M4.9 132 km
Jul 11, 1990 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.9 83 km
Jul 11, 1993 34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.9 122 km
Jun 26, 2002 15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.8 147 km
Apr 25, 2006 114 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M4.8 145 km
Jul 6, 2010 5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand M4.8 108 km
Apr 22, 1997 101 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M4.8 133 km
Aug 26, 1999 100 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M4.8 133 km
Mar 2, 1997 131 km ENE of Whitianga, New Zealand M4.8 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 61 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 100 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 146 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 181 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
February 65°F (19°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 6.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 6.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 5.9 in
June 51°F (11°C) 7.4 in
July 50°F (10°C) 7.5 in Coldest
August 51°F (10°C) 7.6 in Wettest
September 53°F (12°C) 6.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
December 62°F (17°C) 4.9 in

Colville has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 50°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 71.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (4.6").

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Schools in Colville

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colville School
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Harataunga
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Radio Stations near Colville

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFM Coromandel community radio, contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Colville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coromandel School of Mines & Historic Museum
Mercury Bay Museum

Libraries in Colville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Colville Social Service Collective0.0
Coromandel Community Library0.0
Ferry Landing Public Library0.0
Mercury Bay Public Library0.0
Mussel Library0.0

Cafes in Colville

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hereford 'N' A Pickle
The Forrager's Cafe

Gas Stations in Colville

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NZ #6424463231

Breweries in Colville

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Coromandel Town Supply

Airports Near Colville

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Auckland International AirportAKLLarge Airport
Ardmore AirportAMZMedium Airport
Coromandel AirportCMVSmall Airport
Drury AirfieldSmall Airport
Great Barrier AerodromeGBZSmall Airport
Great Mercury AirportSmall Airport
Kelly FieldSmall Airport
Mercer1 PDZ AirportSmall Airport
Motu Kaikoura Island AerodromeSmall Airport
Okiwi Station AirportSmall Airport
Omaha Flats AirportSmall Airport
Pauanui AerodromeSmall Airport
Thames AerodromeTMZSmall Airport
Waiheke Island AerodromeWIKSmall Airport
Whitianga AirportWTZSmall Airport

Post Offices in Colville

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postcentre

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Colville

What is the population of Colville?

Colville has a population of 1,485 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,301.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Colville expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,260, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $130,000 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Colville?

Colville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.2 inches.

How is the job market in Colville?

The unemployment rate in Colville is 7.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $313. There are 137 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Colville?

The median home value in Colville is $130,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $650. The homeownership rate is 80.4%.

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