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Glenwood, New Zealand

Canterbury · New Zealand

Glenwood is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 1,930. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,930 Population 1/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$23,580 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$23,580 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$187,200 home value, $936/mo rent

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About Glenwood

Glenwood is a suburb of Timaru, in the South Canterbury area and Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It is located west of the town centre.

People

Population1,930
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,580
Per Capita$23,580
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$187,200
Rent$936
Ownership74.6%
Housing Units772

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Population1,930
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates-44.3784°, 171.1901°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceCanterbury
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (990 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$23,580
Median Age39.4 years

About Glenwood

Glenwood is a small town in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 1,930. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Glenwood has a population of 1,930 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,173.2 square miles. The median age is 39.4 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,930
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
39.4yrs
Median Age
1% above New Zealand avg
2,173.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Glenwood vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Glenwood is $23,580, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,580 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $453, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 178 business establishments.

Income: Glenwood vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$23,580
69% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$23,580
Avg Weekly Wage$453

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)178

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Glenwood is $187,200, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $936 (20% below the national average of $1,163). 74.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 772 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$187,200
34% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$936
20% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.6%
Owner-Occupied74.6%
Renter-Occupied25.4%
Housing Units772

Property Tax

Glenwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 39.0 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below New Zealand avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area2,173.2 sq mi (5,628.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-44.3784°N, 171.1901°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.28"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

427 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 25, 2025.

Sep 3, 2010 19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand M7.0 108 km
Feb 21, 2011 6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand M6.1 148 km
Jun 19, 1994 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand M6.0 128 km
Jan 5, 2015 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand M5.6 147 km
Feb 22, 2011 7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.6 144 km
May 29, 1995 South Island of New Zealand M5.5 150 km
Feb 22, 2011 6 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.5 146 km
Sep 19, 2023 Canterbury, New Zealand M5.5 75 km
Mar 30, 1992 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand M5.5 137 km
Oct 20, 1998 104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.4 136 km
Jun 21, 1994 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand M5.4 134 km
Jun 21, 2011 1 km SSE of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.2 138 km
Oct 4, 2010 5 km ESE of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.1 140 km
Sep 3, 2010 16 km NNW of Rakaia, New Zealand M5.1 102 km
Jul 6, 2015 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.1 118 km
Jan 19, 2011 2 km S of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.1 137 km
Jun 5, 2011 0 km E of Rolleston, New Zealand M5.0 131 km
May 9, 2011 2 km ESE of Rolleston, New Zealand M5.0 131 km
Sep 4, 2010 15 km SW of Darfield, New Zealand M5.0 109 km
Sep 3, 2010 6 km NNE of Rolleston, New Zealand M5.0 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND Unknown 1.0 m 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
February 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Warmest
March 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 44°F (6°C) 1.4 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Glenwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Glenwood

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Beaconsfield School
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Radio Stations near Glenwood

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100,3FM South Canterbury geraldine, local radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Glenwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Pleasant Point Railway
South Canterbury Aviation Heritage Centre
South Canterbury Museum
South Canterbury Traction Engine And Transport Museum.

Libraries in Glenwood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Timaru District Library0.0

Golf Courses in Glenwood

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gleniti Golf Course
Gleniti Golf Course
Maungati Golf Course

Ski Resorts Near Glenwood

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Dobson Ski Field 0.0 $0
Fox Peak Ski Area 0.0 $0
Roundhill Ski Field 0.0 $0

Airports Near Glenwood

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oamaru AirportOAMMedium Airport
Timaru AirportTIUMedium Airport
Anama airstripSmall Airport
Ashburton AirportASGSmall Airport
Cattle Creek AirstripSmall Airport
Mesopotamia Station AirstripSmall Airport
Rangitata Island AirportSmall Airport
Tekapo AerodromeSmall Airport
Waimate AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Glenwood

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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 Glenwood

What is the population of Glenwood?

Glenwood has a population of 1,930 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,173.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.4 years.

Is Glenwood expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,580, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $187,200 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $936 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Glenwood?

Glenwood has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Glenwood?

Glenwood has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $453. There are 178 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Glenwood?

The median home value in Glenwood is $187,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $936. The homeownership rate is 74.6%.

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