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Frankton Junction, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Frankton Junction is a small city in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 8,710. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
8,710 Population 150/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
70.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$27,480 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$27,480 median income, 7.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$234,000 home value, $1,170/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,710
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density150/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,480
Per Capita$27,480
Unemployment7.0%

Housing

D
Home Value$234,000
Rent$1,170
Ownership27.4%
Housing Units3,484

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain70.5 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population8,710
Population Density150 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates-37.8000°, 175.2667°
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$27,480
Median Age31.5 years

About Frankton Junction

Frankton Junction is a small city in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 8,710. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 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.

Frankton Junction has a population of 8,710 with a density of 150 people per square mile, spread across 57.9 square miles. The median age is 31.5 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,710
Total Population
150
People / sq mi
31.5yrs
Median Age
19% below New Zealand avg
57.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Frankton Junction vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Frankton Junction is $27,480, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,480 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $528, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 801 business establishments.

Income: Frankton Junction vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$27,480
63% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$27,480
Avg Weekly Wage$528

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.0%
94% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)801

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Frankton Junction is $234,000, 17% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,170 (1% above the national average of $1,163). 27.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,484 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$234,000
17% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,170
1% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership27.4%
Owner-Occupied27.4%
Renter-Occupied72.6%
Housing Units3,484

Property Tax

Frankton Junction 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 157 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

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area57.9 sq mi (150.0 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates-37.8000°N, 175.2667°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

997 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 M6.2 110 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 141 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 97 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 122 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 101 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 111 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 106 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 119 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 144 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 135 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 122 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 126 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 149 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 92 km
Oct 26, 2011 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.2 130 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 61 km
Sep 4, 2019 13 km SW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.1 125 km
Apr 20, 1998 60 km W of Turangi, New Zealand M5.1 139 km
Jan 24, 2021 16 km E of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.1 110 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 1 135 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m — 126 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m — 131 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake — — 128 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown — — 135 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 104 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 106 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 114 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 116 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 130 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 154 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 167 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 171 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 197 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

Frankton Junction 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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Schools in Frankton Junction

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Frankton School — — — —
Rhode Street School — — — —
Mangakōtukutuku College — — — —
Melville Primary School — — — —
Saint Pius X Catholic School — — — —
Southcity Christian School — — — —
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whakawātea — — — —
Rukuhia School — — — —
Glenview School — — — —
Deanwell School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Frankton Junction

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 Frankton Junction

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

Libraries in Frankton Junction

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
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 Frankton Junction

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Made Hamilton

Restaurants in Frankton Junction

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

K Chicken
New Delhi Indian restaurant
One Forty Bar and Eatery
Pizza Hut
Shivani Restaurant
TDO restaurant and Bar

Cafes in Frankton Junction

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Fresca
Early Bird Kitchen
Lola Breakfast Bar & Cafe
Momento
Sabel Cafe
Sid's Coffee House
The Verandah Café

Clinics in Frankton Junction

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hamilton Sexual Health Clinic
NZ #5806601407
Waikato District Health Board - Community and Rural Health - Vision and Hearing Clinic
Waikato Regional Renal Centre

Dentists in Frankton Junction

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lumino The Dentists
South City Dental

Veterinaries in Frankton Junction

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Care Vets
Pet Doctors
Vetora

Gas Stations in Frankton Junction

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Glenview
Caltex Dinsdale
Caltex Dinsdale
Challenge
Gull Melville
Waitomo
Waitomo Mystery Creek
Z
Z Tuhikaramea

Breweries in Frankton Junction

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bootleg Brewery
Good George

Stadiums & Teams in Frankton Junction

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Airports Near Frankton Junction

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium Airport
Drury Airfield—Small Airport
Kelly Field—Small Airport
Limestone Downs Airport—Small Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Mercer1 PDZ Airport—Small Airport
Raglan AerodromeRAGSmall Airport
Te Aroha Airfield—Small Airport
Te Kowhai Airfield—Small Airport
Te Kuiti Aerodrome—Small Airport
Thames AerodromeTMZSmall Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Waihi Beach Airport—Small Airport
Wharepapa South Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Frankton Junction

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Urlich Stationery & Post Centre

Treatment Centers in Frankton Junction

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building

Churches & Religious Organizations in Frankton Junction

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Freedom Christian Church
Hamilton Mandarin Church
Hamilton Maori Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Hamilton Samoan Assembly of God
Hamilton South Baptist Church
Hemi Tapu
Melville Methodist Church / Hamilton Methodist Parish
Reformed Church of Hamilton
Rhode Street Gospel Chapel
Saint Luke's Anglican Church
St David's
St Pius X Parish
St Stephens Presbyterian Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Cooperating Parish of St Clare's
The Potter's House

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 Frankton Junction

What is the population of Frankton Junction?

Frankton Junction has a population of 8,710 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 150 people per square mile, spread across 57.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Frankton Junction expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,480, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $234,000 (17% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Frankton Junction?

Frankton Junction 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 Frankton Junction?

The unemployment rate in Frankton Junction is 7.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $528. There are 801 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Frankton Junction?

The median home value in Frankton Junction is $234,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,170. The homeownership rate is 27.4%.

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