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Hamilton East, New Zealand
Waikato Region · New Zealand
Hamilton East is a small city in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 15,300. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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People
Economy
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| Population | 15,300 |
| Population Density | 264 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.7882°, 175.2902° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Waikato Region |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.5 inches (1,792 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,700 |
| Median Age | 35.2 years |
About Hamilton East
Hamilton East is a small city in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 15,300. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hamilton East vs New Zealand Average
Income: Hamilton East vs New Zealand
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Income
| Median HH Income | $26,700 |
| 64% below New Zealand avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,700 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $513 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above New Zealand avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,408 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $232,000 |
| 18% below New Zealand avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,160 |
| 0% below New Zealand avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 54.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.8% |
| Housing Units | 6,120 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hamilton East
Hamilton East has an average annual temperature of 14.8°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.4°C), the coldest is Aug (10.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1290 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 57.9 sq mi (150.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.7882°N, 175.2902°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 136 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 126 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 131 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 136 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maroa (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 99 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 102 km |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 106 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 112 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 115 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 130 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 155 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 168 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 169 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in |
Hamilton East has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 45°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.4").
Schools in Hamilton East
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knighton Normal School | — | — | — | — |
| Tai Wānanga Ruakura | — | — | — | — |
| Newstead Model Country School | — | — | — | — |
| Matangi School | — | — | — | — |
| Hamilton Adventist Christian School | — | — | — | — |
| Tamahere Model Country School | — | — | — | — |
| Toku Mapihi Maurea Kura Kaupapa Māori | — | — | — | — |
| Waikato Montessori Education Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Patricia Avenue School | — | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart Girls' College | — | — | — | — |
| Saint John's College | — | — | — | — |
| Hamilton East School | — | — | — | — |
| Silverdale Normal School | — | — | — | — |
| Hillcrest High School | — | — | — | — |
| Marian Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| Hamilton Boys' High School | — | — | — | — |
| Peachgrove Intermediate School | — | — | — | — |
| Hamilton West School | — | — | — | — |
| Hillcrest Normal School | — | — | — | — |
| Berkley Normal Middle School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hamilton East
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raglan Communtiy Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rush FM | fringe, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Robotic | alternative, indie | AAC | |
| Free FM 89 Hamilton | community, entertainment | UNKNOWN | |
| RadiJohan | decades, eclectic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Te Aroha 88FM | community, oldies | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Hamilton East
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Museum | ||||
| Classics Museum | ||||
| Morrinsville Museum | ||||
| Te Awamutu Museum | ||||
| Te Rahui Center | ||||
| Waikato Museum |
Libraries in Hamilton East
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Toy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Campus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chartwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dinsdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Education Library, University of Waikato | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenview LIbrary | 0.0 | |||||
| Hillcrest Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Huntly Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morrinsville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Te Awamutu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ngaruawahia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rototuna Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Andrews Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waipa District Libraries - Cambridge | 0.0 | |||||
| Wendell B Mendenhall Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hamilton East
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Made Hamilton |
Hotels in Hamilton East
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hamilton East
53 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hamilton East
32 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Hamilton East
7 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hamilton East
10 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hamilton East
8 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hamilton East
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hamilton East
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hamilton East
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hamilton East
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bootleg Brewery | ||||
| Good George |
Stadiums & Teams in Hamilton East
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Hamilton East
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton International Airport | HLZ | Medium Airport |
| Drury Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kelly Field | — | Small Airport |
| Limestone Downs Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Matamata Glider Airport | MTA | Small Airport |
| Mercer1 PDZ Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Raglan Aerodrome | RAG | Small Airport |
| Te Aroha Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Te Kowhai Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Te Kuiti Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Thames Aerodrome | TMZ | Small Airport |
| Tokoroa Airfield | TKZ | Small Airport |
| Waihi Beach Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wharepapa South Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hamilton East
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Clyde Street Postal Services |
Treatment Centers in Hamilton East
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hamilton East
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary | |
| Chanel Centre | |
| Chapel | |
| Christian Science | |
| El-Shaddai Worship Centre | |
| Good News Baptist Church | |
| Hamilton Bible Church | |
| Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| Hillcrest Baptist Church | |
| Hillcrest Chapel | |
| Hope Chapel / C3 Hamilton | |
| Knox Presbyterian Church | |
| Saint Matthew's Catholic Church | |
| St Davids | |
| St Francis Community Church / St Francis Cooperating Church | |
| St James Anglican Church | |
| St John's Methodist Church | |
| St Peter's Cathedral | |
| St Stephen's Anglican Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
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What is the population of Hamilton East?
Hamilton East has a population of 15,300 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 264 people per square mile, spread across 57.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Hamilton East expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,700, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $232,000 (18% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,160 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Hamilton East?
Hamilton East has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.5 inches.
How is the job market in Hamilton East?
The unemployment rate in Hamilton East is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $513. There are 1,408 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hamilton East?
The median home value in Hamilton East is $232,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,160. The homeownership rate is 54.2%.