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Hamilton West, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Hamilton West is a small town in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 1,390. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,390 Population 24/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
70.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$26,220 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$26,220 median income, 6.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent

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About Hamilton West

Hamilton West

Hamilton West is a suburb in western Hamilton in New Zealand.

People

Population1,390
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density24/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,220
Per Capita$26,220
Unemployment6.7%

Housing

C
Home Value$208,000
Rent$1,040
Ownership29.3%
Housing Units556

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain70.5 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Population1,390
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates-37.7882°, 175.2702°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWaikato Region
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation70.5 inches (1,792 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,220
Median Age33.9 years

About Hamilton West

Hamilton West is a small town in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 1,390. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 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.

Hamilton West has a population of 1,390 with a density of 24 people per square mile, spread across 57.9 square miles. The median age is 33.9 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,390
Total Population
24
People / sq mi
33.9yrs
Median Age
13% below New Zealand avg
57.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hamilton West vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Hamilton West is $26,220, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,220 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $504, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 128 business establishments.

Income: Hamilton West vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$26,220
65% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$26,220
Avg Weekly Wage$504

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)128

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hamilton West is $208,000, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,040 (11% below the national average of $1,163). 29.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 556 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$208,000
26% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,040
11% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership29.3%
Owner-Occupied29.3%
Renter-Occupied70.7%
Housing Units556

Property Tax

Hamilton West experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 70.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below New Zealand avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area57.9 sq mi (150.0 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates-37.7882°N, 175.2702°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.5"
86% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 100 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 140 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 112 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 99 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 102 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 123 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 150 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 111 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 107 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 143 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 121 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 134 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 93 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 126 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 150 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 122 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 61 km
Oct 26, 2011 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.2 131 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km ENE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.1 118 km
Apr 20, 1998 60 km W of Turangi, New Zealand M5.1 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 — 127 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m — 132 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake — — 129 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown — — 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maroa (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 100 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 103 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 105 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 114 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 116 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 131 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 171 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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 West 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").

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Schools in Hamilton West

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kip McGrath — — — —
Fraser High School — — — —
Hamilton Girls' High School — — — —
Maeroa Intermediate School — — — —
Forest Lake School — — — —
Nawton School — — — —
Aberdeen School — — — —
Crawshaw School — — — —
Saint Columba's Catholic School — — — —
Whitiora School — — — —
ATC Military Prep — — — —
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Radio Stations near Hamilton West

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 West

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cambridge Museum
Classics Museum
Te Awamutu Museum
Te Rahui Center
Waikato Museum

Libraries in Hamilton West

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cambridge Toy Library0.0
Campus Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chartwell Library0.0
Dinsdale Library0.0
Education Library, University of Waikato0.0
Glenview LIbrary0.0
Hillcrest Library0.0
Huntly Library0.0
New Te Awamutu Library0.0
Ngaruawahia Library0.0
Rototuna Library0.0
St Andrews Library0.0
Waipa District Libraries - Cambridge0.0
Wendell B Mendenhall Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hamilton West

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Made Hamilton

Hotels in Hamilton West

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Frankton Hotel

Restaurants in Hamilton West

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Frankton Sushi
Good George Dining Hall & Brewery
Keddell Eatery
Mithaiwala
The Desi Food Club
Victor's Place
Wow Sushi

Cafes in Hamilton West

15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bodi Fuel
Cafe Agora
Crave
Gather Food House
Ginger And Honey Cafe
Jukebox Diner
Laroma Espresso Bar
Nourish Pod
Quarters Cafe
Rawhiti Cafe
Sugar Bowl
The Bakehouse Cafe
The Lost Boys
Violet's Coffee @ Pit Lane
Waikato Cafe and Bakery

Zoos in Hamilton West

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hamilton Zoo

Clinics in Hamilton West

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orthotic House
Redicare Medical Centre
Sports Med Physiotherapy

Dentists in Hamilton West

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hill Park Dental

Veterinaries in Hamilton West

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NZ #759546245
Pet Doctors

Train Stations in Hamilton West

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hamilton

Gas Stations in Hamilton West

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Connect Frankton
Caltex Avalon
Caltex Hamilton Truck Stop
Challenge
G.A.S.
Gull Norton Road
Mobil
Mobil Lake Road
Waitomo
Z
Z Frankton
Z Hamilton truck stop

Banks in Hamilton West

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ

Shopping Malls in Hamilton West

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hamilton Central Shopping Centre

Breweries in Hamilton West

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bootleg Brewery
Good George

Stadiums & Teams in Hamilton West

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hamilton West

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium Airport
Drury Airfield—Small Airport
Kelly Field—Small Airport
Limestone Downs Airport—Small Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Mercer1 PDZ Airport—Small Airport
Raglan AerodromeRAGSmall Airport
Te Aroha Airfield—Small Airport
Te Kowhai Airfield—Small Airport
Te Kuiti Aerodrome—Small Airport
Thames AerodromeTMZSmall Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Waihi Beach Airport—Small Airport
Wharepapa South Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Hamilton West

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hamilton West

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
City Bible Church
First Presbyterian Church
Grace Fellowship
Hamilton Central Baptist Church
Holy Trinity Anglican Church Forest Lake
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Life Church / Harvest City Church
Nawton Community Church
Saturday Christian Fellowship
St Columba's Catholic Church / St Columba Parish
St Marks Anglican Church
St Matthew Lutheran Church
Trinity Reformed Baptist Church
Westside Church Hamilton
Whitiora Bible Church

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 Hamilton West

What is the population of Hamilton West?

Hamilton West has a population of 1,390 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 57.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.9 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hamilton West expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,220, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,000 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,040 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 Hamilton West?

Hamilton West 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 West?

The unemployment rate in Hamilton West is 6.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $504. There are 128 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hamilton West?

The median home value in Hamilton West is $208,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,040. The homeownership rate is 29.3%.

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