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Gloriavale Christian Church, New Zealand

West Coast · New Zealand

Gloriavale Christian Church is a small town in West Coast, New Zealand with a population of 570. Elevation: 656 ft (200 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
570 Population 2,478/sq mi density
656 ft Elevation 200 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
122.3 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$48,800 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,000 home value, $520/mo rent

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People

Population570
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density2,478/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,800
Per Capita$49,076
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,000
Rent$520
Ownership64.5%
Housing Units228

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain122.3 in/yr
Sunny Days117/yr
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Population570
Population Density2,478 / sq mi
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Coordinates-42.6055°, 171.7030°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWest Coast
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average40°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation122.3 inches (3,107 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$48,800
Median Age37.2 years

About Gloriavale Christian Church

Gloriavale Christian Church is a small town in New Zealand (West Coast) with a population of 570. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet (200 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 40°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 122.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Gloriavale Christian Church has a population of 570 with a density of 2,478 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

570
Total Population
2,478
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below New Zealand avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gloriavale Christian Church vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Gloriavale Christian Church is $48,800, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,076 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $944, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 52 business establishments.

Income: Gloriavale Christian Church vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$48,800
35% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$49,076
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
41% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gloriavale Christian Church is $104,000, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $520 (55% below the national average of $1,163). 64.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 228 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,000
63% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$520
55% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.5%
Owner-Occupied64.5%
Renter-Occupied35.5%
Housing Units228

Property Tax

Gloriavale Christian Church experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 117 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 122.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 40°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below New Zealand avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average40°F (4°C)
Sunny Days117 days/yr

Geography

Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density2,478/sq mi
Coordinates-42.6055°N, 171.7030°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.3"
222% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 7.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

756 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Sep 3, 2010 19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand M7.0 102 km
Jun 18, 1994 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.8 40 km
Nov 24, 1995 47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.2 43 km
Feb 21, 2011 6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand M6.1 135 km
Apr 24, 2015 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand M6.1 123 km
Jun 19, 1994 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand M6.0 75 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M6.0 94 km
Jan 28, 1991 29 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.9 66 km
Jun 13, 2011 9 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.9 136 km
Feb 14, 2016 12 km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.8 130 km
Jan 28, 1991 27 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.7 69 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.7 79 km
Jan 5, 2015 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand M5.6 63 km
Feb 22, 2011 7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.6 133 km
Mar 30, 1992 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand M5.5 66 km
Feb 22, 2011 6 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.5 134 km
Sep 19, 2023 Canterbury, New Zealand M5.5 131 km
May 29, 1995 South Island of New Zealand M5.5 52 km
Feb 15, 1991 38 km S of Westport, New Zealand M5.4 57 km
Jun 21, 1994 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand M5.4 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND Earthquake 6.5 m 2 111 km
1913 TASMAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 91 km
1869 NEW ZEALAND Unknown 0.6 m 62 km
1922 SE. NEW ZEALAND Earthquake 0.4 m 115 km
1978 OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND Meteorological 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 8.3 in
February 58°F (14°C) 7.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 55°F (13°C) 9.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 10.0 in
May 45°F (7°C) 11.4 in
June 40°F (5°C) 9.0 in
July 40°F (4°C) 8.5 in Coldest
August 41°F (5°C) 8.2 in
September 45°F (7°C) 11.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 11.9 in
November 51°F (11°C) 14.1 in Wettest
December 55°F (13°C) 12.4 in

Gloriavale Christian Church has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 40°F in July to 58°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 122.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.1") and February the driest (7.8").

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Ski Resorts Near Gloriavale Christian Church

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Porters Ski Area 0.0 $0
Mount Olympus Ski Area 0.0 $0
Mount Cheeseman Ski Area 0.0 $0
Mt Cheeseman Ski Area 0.0 $0
Broken River Ski Area 0.0 $0
Craigieburn Valley Ski Area 0.0 $0
Temple Basin Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Gloriavale Christian Church

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hokitika AirfieldHKKMedium Airport
Greymouth AirportGMNSmall Airport
Lake Haupiri/Gloriavale Christian Community AirportSmall Airport
Manuka Point Lodge AirstripSmall Airport

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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 Gloriavale Christian Church

What is the population of Gloriavale Christian Church?

Gloriavale Christian Church has a population of 570 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 2,478 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.2 years.

Is Gloriavale Christian Church expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $104,000 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $520 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gloriavale Christian Church?

Gloriavale Christian Church has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 40°F in July. The area receives 117 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 122.3 inches.

How is the job market in Gloriavale Christian Church?

The unemployment rate in Gloriavale Christian Church is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $944. There are 52 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gloriavale Christian Church?

The median home value in Gloriavale Christian Church is $104,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $520. The homeownership rate is 64.5%.

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