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Edgecumbe, New Zealand

Bay of Plenty · New Zealand

Edgecumbe is a small town in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand with a population of 1,900. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

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1,900 Population 1/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
80.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$22,380 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,380 median income, 7.3% unemployment
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Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$171,600 home value, $858/mo rent

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About Edgecumbe

Edgecumbe is a town in the Bay of Plenty Region of the North Island of New Zealand, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) to the west of Whakatāne and 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the Bay's coast.

People

Population1,900
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$22,380
Per Capita$22,380
Unemployment7.3%

Housing

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Home Value$171,600
Rent$858
Ownership69.4%
Housing Units760

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain80.8 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population1,900
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-37.9833°, 176.8333°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceBay of Plenty
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation80.8 inches (2,052 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,380
Median Age34.9 years

About Edgecumbe

Edgecumbe is a small town in New Zealand (Bay of Plenty) with a population of 1,900. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Edgecumbe has a population of 1,900 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,714.7 square miles. The median age is 34.9 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,900
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
34.9yrs
Median Age
10% below New Zealand avg
1,714.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Edgecumbe vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Edgecumbe is $22,380, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,380 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $430, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 175 business establishments.

Income: Edgecumbe vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$22,380
70% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$22,380
Avg Weekly Wage$430

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.3%
103% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)175

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Edgecumbe is $171,600, 39% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $858 (26% below the national average of $1,163). 69.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 760 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$171,600
39% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$858
26% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.4%
Owner-Occupied69.4%
Renter-Occupied30.6%
Housing Units760

Property Tax

Edgecumbe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 80.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above New Zealand avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1,714.7 sq mi (4,441.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-37.9833°N, 176.8333°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.8"
113% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.10"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,734 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 15, 1994 83 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand M6.5 99 km
Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 87 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 83 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 120 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 33 km
May 16, 1992 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.8 104 km
Aug 18, 1999 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.7 84 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 93 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 34 km
Mar 22, 1990 115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.6 123 km
May 5, 2023 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 90 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 28 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 93 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 122 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 79 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 13 km
Sep 29, 2010 126 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.4 142 km
Jul 8, 2006 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand M5.3 133 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 148 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 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 1 145 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 122 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 136 km
1914 TOLAGA BAY, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 1 122 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 116 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown 145 km
1831 POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Okataina (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 33 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 60 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 66 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 82 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 94 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 118 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 167 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
February 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 5.9 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in
June 49°F (9°C) 6.1 in Wettest
July 47°F (8°C) 5.5 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 5.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
December 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in

Edgecumbe has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 47°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 60.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (4.1").

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Schools in Edgecumbe

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Te Kura o Te Teko
Edgecumbe College
Edgecumbe Primary School
Otakiri School
Thornton School
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Radio Stations near Edgecumbe

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Keep Laughing Forever Radio 80's, 90's MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Edgecumbe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Te Wharetaonga Museum and Gallery

Libraries in Edgecumbe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Edgecumbe Library0.0
Library and Museum0.0
Ōhope Beach Library0.0
Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre0.0

Hotels in Edgecumbe

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plains Hotel

Veterinaries in Edgecumbe

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bay Vets

Gas Stations in Edgecumbe

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Shopping Malls in Edgecumbe

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Riverslea Mall

Golf Courses in Edgecumbe

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Te Teko Golf Club

Breweries in Edgecumbe

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mata Beer Brewery Bar & Restaurant

Airports Near Edgecumbe

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rotorua Regional AirportROTMedium Airport
Tauranga AirportTRGMedium Airport
Whakatāne AirportWHKMedium Airport
Centennial Park AerodromeSmall Airport
Galatea AirfieldSmall Airport
Motiti Island AirportSmall Airport
Mount Tarawera AirportSmall Airport
Opotiki AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Edgecumbe

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Davids Presbyterian 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 Edgecumbe

What is the population of Edgecumbe?

Edgecumbe has a population of 1,900 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,714.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.9 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Edgecumbe expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,380, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $171,600 (39% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $858 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Edgecumbe?

Edgecumbe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 80.8 inches.

How is the job market in Edgecumbe?

The unemployment rate in Edgecumbe is 7.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $430. There are 175 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Edgecumbe?

The median home value in Edgecumbe is $171,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $858. The homeownership rate is 69.4%.

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