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Gladstone, New Zealand

Southland · New Zealand

Gladstone is a small town in Southland, New Zealand with a population of 2,520. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,520 Population 11/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
46.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$28,980 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,980 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $650/mo rent

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About Gladstone

Gladstone is a suburb of New Zealand's southernmost city, Invercargill.

People

Population2,520
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density11/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,980
Per Capita$28,980
Unemployment2.5%

Housing

A
Home Value$130,000
Rent$650
Ownership78.0%
Housing Units1,008

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population2,520
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates-46.3884°, 168.3501°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceSouthland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation46.4 inches (1,179 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$28,980
Median Age44.4 years

About Gladstone

Gladstone is a small town in New Zealand (Southland) with a population of 2,520. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Gladstone has a population of 2,520 with a density of 11 people per square mile, spread across 225.8 square miles. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,520
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
44.4yrs
Median Age
14% above New Zealand avg
225.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gladstone vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Gladstone is $28,980, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,980 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $557, 61% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 232 business establishments.

Income: Gladstone vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$28,980
61% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$28,980
Avg Weekly Wage$557

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)232

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gladstone is $130,000, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 78.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,008 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

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

Homeownership78.0%
Owner-Occupied78.0%
Renter-Occupied22.0%
Housing Units1,008

Property Tax

Climate in Gladstone

Gladstone has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jan (14.1°C), the coldest is Jul (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1101 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.1°C / 57°F 9.5° / 18.7° 109.5
Feb 14°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.6° 79.3
Mar 12.6°C / 55°F 7.8° / 17.5° 84.9
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F 5.7° / 15° 86.2
May 8.2°C / 47°F 4° / 12.5° 103.8
Jun 6°C / 43°F 1.9° / 10° 93.7
Jul 5.4°C / 42°F 1.1° / 9.6° 87.2
Aug 6.7°C / 44°F 2.3° / 11.1° 77.6
Sep 8.5°C / 47°F 4° / 13° 89.9
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 5.4° / 14.3° 96.6
Nov 11.3°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15.7° 101.4
Dec 13.2°C / 56°F 8.5° / 17.8° 91.0
Gladstone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below New Zealand avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area225.8 sq mi (584.7 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-46.3884°N, 168.3501°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 1, 2025.

Sep 30, 2003 53 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.6 142 km
Jul 12, 2008 85 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 136 km
Aug 21, 2003 25 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 144 km
Feb 28, 2010 48 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 127 km
Apr 25, 2000 35 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.0 142 km
Aug 30, 2009 80 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.9 149 km
Jul 15, 2009 54 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.9 140 km
Jul 15, 2009 77 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.9 118 km
Feb 21, 2007 38 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.8 147 km
Jul 15, 2009 82 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand M4.8 108 km
May 11, 2012 61 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand M4.7 87 km
Jul 20, 2011 77 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.7 143 km
May 28, 2011 55 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.7 135 km
Apr 25, 2005 81 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.7 117 km
Jan 13, 2015 49 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.7 133 km
Aug 25, 2009 122 km W of Riverton, New Zealand M4.6 148 km
Jul 15, 2009 95 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.6 148 km
Sep 30, 1991 32 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.6 142 km
Apr 14, 2009 29 km NW of Riverton, New Zealand M4.5 52 km
Jul 30, 2009 89 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 DEEP COVE Meteorological 139 km
1839 WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND Unknown 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest
February 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
July 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
August 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Driest
September 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 56°F (14°C) 3.9 in

Gladstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 43°F in June to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (2.4").

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Museums in Gladstone

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Awarua Communications Museum
Bill Richardson Transport World
Bluff Maritime Museum
Classic Motorcycles Mecca

Libraries in Gladstone

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Invercargill Public Library0.0
Winton public library0.0

Gas Stations in Gladstone

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP North Road
npd
Z Gladstone

Breweries in Gladstone

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Invercargill Brewery

Airports Near Gladstone

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Invercargill AirportIVCMedium Airport
Center Island AirstripSmall Airport
Centre Bush AerodromeSmall Airport
Gore3 AirportSmall Airport
Mandeville AerodromeSmall Airport
Ryan's Creek AerodromeSZSSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gladstone

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Anglican 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 Gladstone

What is the population of Gladstone?

Gladstone has a population of 2,520 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 225.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Gladstone expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,980, 61% 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 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gladstone?

Gladstone has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gladstone?

The job market in Gladstone is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $557. There are 232 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gladstone?

The median home value in Gladstone is $130,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $650. The homeownership rate is 78.0%.

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