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Gladstone, New Zealand

Wellington Region · New Zealand

Gladstone is a small town in Wellington Region, New Zealand with a population of 940. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
940 Population 1/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
60.9 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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Full City Profile

People

Population940
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

A
Home Value$130,000
Rent$650
Ownership78.0%
Housing Units376

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain60.9 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Population940
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates-41.0833°, 175.6500°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWellington Region
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation60.9 inches (1,548 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.3 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$28,980
Median Age44.4 years

About Gladstone

Gladstone is a small town in New Zealand (Wellington Region) with a population of 940. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Gladstone has a population of 940 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,028.7 square miles. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

940
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
44.4yrs
Median Age
14% above New Zealand avg
1,028.7mi²
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 86 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)86

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 376 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 Units376

Property Tax

Gladstone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above New Zealand avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area1,028.7 sq mi (2,664.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-41.0833°N, 175.6500°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.9"
60% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,173 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M3.2 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 16, 2013 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 144 km
Jul 21, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 130 km
May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 94 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 90 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 49 km
Jul 20, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 122 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 133 km
Mar 22, 1995 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.8 137 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 111 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 106 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 98 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 73 km
Jul 18, 2013 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 116 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 103 km
Oct 6, 1990 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand M5.5 62 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 149 km
Aug 16, 2013 25 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 145 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 110 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 118 km
Jul 21, 2013 34 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.3 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 N. NEW ZEALAND Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 261 149 km
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m 58 km
2013 WELLINGTON Earthquake 0.1 m 144 km
2013 COOK STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
February 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
June 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in Coldest
July 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in Wettest
August 47°F (9°C) 4.3 in
September 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in

Gladstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Gladstone

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gladstone School
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Museums in Gladstone

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carterton Railway Station
Cobblestones Museum
Martinborough Colonial Museum
Martinborough Colonial Museum
Sport and Vintage Aviation Society
The Vintage Aviator
The Wool Shed - National Museum of Sheep and Shearing

Libraries in Gladstone

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Carterton Library0.0
Greytown Library0.0
Masterton District Library0.0

Monuments in Gladstone

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fisher Monoplane Monument

Airports Near Gladstone

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hood AirportMROMedium Airport
Paraparaumu AirportPPQMedium Airport
Alfredton AirportSmall Airport
Flat Point AerodromeSmall Airport
Foxpine AerodromeSmall Airport
Martinborough AirportSmall Airport
Otaki AirportSmall Airport
Papawai AirfieldSmall Airport

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 940 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,028.7 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 enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.9 inches, with 1.3 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 86 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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