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Hokitika, New Zealand

West Coast · New Zealand

Hokitika is a small town in West Coast, New Zealand with a population of 3,350. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,350 Population 2/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
94.0 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$21,540 Median Income
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Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$21,540 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$148,200 home value, $741/mo rent

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About Hokitika

Hokitika

Hokitika is a town in the West Coast region of New Zealand's South Island, 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Greymouth, and close to the mouth of the Hokitika River. It is the seat and largest town in the Westland District. The town's estimated population is 3,420 as of June 2025.

People

Population3,350
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,540
Per Capita$21,540
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$148,200
Rent$741
Ownership69.3%
Housing Units1,340

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain94.0 in/yr
Sunny Days166/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population3,350
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-42.7167°, 170.9667°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWest Coast
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation94.0 inches (2,387 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,540
Median Age46.7 years

About Hokitika

Hokitika is a small town in New Zealand (West Coast) with a population of 3,350. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 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 94.0 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Hokitika has a population of 3,350 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,729.6 square miles. The median age is 46.7 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,350
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
46.7yrs
Median Age
20% above New Zealand avg
1,729.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hokitika vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Hokitika is $21,540, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,540 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $414, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 308 business establishments.

Income: Hokitika vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$21,540
71% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$21,540
Avg Weekly Wage$414

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)308

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hokitika is $148,200, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $741 (36% below the national average of $1,163). 69.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,340 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$148,200
47% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$741
36% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.3%
Owner-Occupied69.3%
Renter-Occupied30.7%
Housing Units1,340

Property Tax

Climate in Hokitika

Hokitika has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Feb (16.1°C), the coldest is Jul (7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2753 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.6°C / 60°F 11.8° / 19.5° 203.5
Feb 16.1°C / 61°F 12.2° / 20° 188.2
Mar 14.6°C / 58°F 10.4° / 18.8° 202.5
Apr 12.6°C / 55°F 8.6° / 16.7° 217.2
May 10.6°C / 51°F 6.6° / 14.7° 229.8
Jun 8.4°C / 47°F 4.2° / 12.5° 239.8
Jul 7.6°C / 46°F 3.1° / 12° 198.0
Aug 8.4°C / 47°F 4.2° / 12.6° 243.9
Sep 9.9°C / 50°F 5.9° / 13.9° 244.8
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 7.4° / 14.9° 288.5
Nov 12.5°C / 55°F 8.7° / 16.3° 223.9
Dec 14.6°C / 58°F 10.9° / 18.2° 272.9
Hokitika 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 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below New Zealand avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days166 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area1,729.6 sq mi (4,479.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-42.7167°N, 170.9667°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.0"
147% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 5.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

303 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 5, 2025.

Sep 3, 2010 19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand M7.0 114 km
Jun 18, 1994 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.8 63 km
Nov 24, 1995 47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.2 74 km
Jun 19, 1994 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand M6.0 81 km
Jan 28, 1991 29 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.9 99 km
Jan 28, 1991 27 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.7 101 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.7 140 km
Jan 5, 2015 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand M5.6 44 km
Sep 19, 2023 Canterbury, New Zealand M5.5 111 km
May 29, 1995 South Island of New Zealand M5.5 58 km
Mar 30, 1992 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand M5.5 59 km
Jun 21, 1994 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand M5.4 75 km
Feb 15, 1991 38 km S of Westport, New Zealand M5.4 89 km
Aug 29, 1996 74 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.2 149 km
Feb 10, 1990 85 km ESE of Westport, New Zealand M5.1 139 km
Sep 3, 2010 16 km NNW of Rakaia, New Zealand M5.1 127 km
Sep 4, 2010 15 km SW of Darfield, New Zealand M5.0 125 km
Sep 3, 2010 6 km NNE of Rolleston, New Zealand M5.0 149 km
Sep 3, 2010 8 km SSE of Darfield, New Zealand M4.9 134 km
Sep 3, 2010 4 km SSE of Oxford, New Zealand M4.9 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1913 TASMAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m — 111 km
1869 NEW ZEALAND Unknown 0.6 m — 1 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 9.1 in
February 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 6.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 8.0 in
May 49°F (10°C) 7.9 in
June 46°F (8°C) 7.0 in
July 45°F (7°C) 7.3 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 7.8 in
September 50°F (10°C) 9.6 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 9.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 8.0 in
December 58°F (15°C) 7.9 in

Hokitika has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 45°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 94.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.6") and February the driest (5.6").

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Schools in Hokitika

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hokitika Primary School — — — —
Westland High School — — — —
St Mary's School — — — —
Kaniere School — — — —
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Museums in Hokitika

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gem & Mineral Hall
Hokitika Museum

Libraries in Hokitika

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Westland District Library0.0

Hotels in Hokitika

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beachfront Hotel
Firestation Boutique Hotel
Kaniere Hotel
Lake Mahinapua Hotel

Restaurants in Hokitika

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alchemy & Storm
Cafe 39
East Eat
Fat Pipi Pizzas
Korath Thai Cuisine
Priya Indian Restaurant
Thatcher & Small

Cafes in Hokitika

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Millie
de Havilland cafe
Flippen Lekker
The Batch Café Hokitika
The Hokitika Sandwich Company

Cinemas in Hokitika

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Regent Theatre

Monuments in Hokitika

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Remains of water race (viaduct)
Tambo Shipweck
Westland Explorers' Monument

Zoos in Hokitika

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

National Kiwi Centre

Clinics in Hokitika

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Westland Medical Centre

Gas Stations in Hokitika

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP 2go
Challenge
G.A.S.
NPD

Banks in Hokitika

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
ASB Bank
Kiwibank
Westpac

Golf Courses in Hokitika

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hokitika Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near Hokitika

5 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 — — —
Temple Basin Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Hokitika

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hokitika AirfieldHKKMedium Airport
Arrowsmith Station—Small Airport
Greymouth AirportGMNSmall Airport
Lake Haupiri/Gloriavale Christian Community Airport—Small Airport
Manuka Point Lodge Airstrip—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hokitika

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saint's Hokitika
St Andrew's Untied Church
St Mary's Catholic Church

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Hokitika

What is the population of Hokitika?

Hokitika has a population of 3,350 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,729.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hokitika expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,540, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $148,200 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $741 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hokitika?

Hokitika 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 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.0 inches.

How is the job market in Hokitika?

Hokitika has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $414. There are 308 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hokitika?

The median home value in Hokitika is $148,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $741. The homeownership rate is 69.3%.

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