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Greytown, New Zealand

Wellington Region · New Zealand

Greytown is a small town in Wellington Region, New Zealand with a population of 2,940. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
2,940 Population 3/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
60.9 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$25,680 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$25,680 median income, 2.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$240,200 home value, $1,201/mo rent

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About Greytown

Greytown

Greytown, is a rural town in the South Wairarapa District in the lower North Island of New Zealand. It is 77 km (48 mi) by road north-east of Wellington and 24 km (15 mi) southwest of Masterton, travelling via State Highway 2.

People

Population2,940
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,680
Per Capita$25,680
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

F
Home Value$240,200
Rent$1,201
Ownership80.7%
Housing Units1,176

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain60.9 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population2,940
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates-41.0783°, 175.4602°
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$25,680
Median Age51.9 years

About Greytown

Greytown is a small town in New Zealand (Wellington Region) with a population of 2,940. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 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.

Greytown has a population of 2,940 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,046.4 square miles. The median age is 51.9 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,940
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
51.9yrs
Median Age
33% above New Zealand avg
1,046.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Greytown vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Greytown is $25,680, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,680 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $494, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 270 business establishments.

Income: Greytown vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,680
66% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$25,680
Avg Weekly Wage$494

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)270

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Greytown is $240,200, 15% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,201 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 80.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,176 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$240,200
15% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,201
3% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.7%
Owner-Occupied80.7%
Renter-Occupied19.3%
Housing Units1,176

Property Tax

Greytown 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 197 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

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area1,046.4 sq mi (2,710.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-41.0783°N, 175.4602°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.9"
60% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,242 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 117 km
Aug 16, 2013 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 131 km
May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 101 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 98 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 55 km
Aug 16, 2013 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 139 km
Jul 20, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 109 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 120 km
Mar 22, 1995 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.8 121 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 97 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 62 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 89 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 98 km
Jul 18, 2013 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 102 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 112 km
Oct 6, 1990 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand M5.5 58 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 136 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 128 km
Jan 5, 2017 36 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 144 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m 43 km
2013 WELLINGTON Earthquake 0.1 m 131 km
2013 COOK STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m 117 km
1855 WHARANUI Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Warmest
February 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
May 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in
June 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in Coldest
July 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in Wettest
August 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
December 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in

Greytown has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in June to 64°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Greytown

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kuranui College
Greytown School
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Radio Stations near Greytown

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Coast Access Radio MP3 community radio MP3 134 kbps
jakemusic random MP3

Museums in Greytown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carterton Railway Station
Cobblestones Museum
Fell Engine 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 Greytown

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

Hotels in Greytown

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The White Swan Hotel
Turkey Red Hotel

Restaurants in Greytown

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1860 Restaurant
Aroma India
Cuckoo Cafe
Cuckoo Pizzeria
Kokodeli Cafe
Simplicity Restaurant
Wakelin House Restaurant

Cafes in Greytown

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cahoots Cafe
Greytown Corner Cafe
Main Street Deli
The Offering

Veterinaries in Greytown

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vetcare

Train Stations in Greytown

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Matarawa
Woodside

Gas Stations in Greytown

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Challenge R & B Motors

Airports Near Greytown

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wellington International AirportWLGLarge Airport
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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Greytown

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Old Wesleyan Methodist Church
Sacred Heart
Saint Andrew's Union Church
St Lukes Anglican Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Greytown

What is the population of Greytown?

Greytown has a population of 2,940 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,046.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Greytown expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,680, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $240,200 (15% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,201 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Greytown?

Greytown 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 Greytown?

The job market in Greytown is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $494. There are 270 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Greytown?

The median home value in Greytown is $240,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,201. The homeownership rate is 80.7%.

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