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Inglewood, New Zealand

Taranaki Region · New Zealand

Inglewood is a small town in Taranaki Region, New Zealand with a population of 3,960. Elevation: 738 ft (225 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,960 Population 16/sq mi density
738 ft Elevation 225 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
70.9 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$22,860 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$22,860 median income, 2.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$182,000 home value, $910/mo rent

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About Inglewood

Inglewood

Inglewood is a town in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is 16 kilometres (10 mi) southeast of New Plymouth on State Highway 3, close to Mount Taranaki, and sits 200 metres (660 ft) above sea level. The town services a mainly dairy farming region.

People

Population3,960
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density16/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$22,860
Per Capita$22,860
Unemployment2.9%

Housing

C
Home Value$182,000
Rent$910
Ownership78.7%
Housing Units1,584

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain70.9 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Population3,960
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Coordinates-39.1582°, 174.1802°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceTaranaki Region
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation70.9 inches (1,800 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,860
Median Age38.5 years

About Inglewood

Inglewood is a small town in New Zealand (Taranaki Region) with a population of 3,960. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet (225 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Inglewood has a population of 3,960 with a density of 16 people per square mile, spread across 247.3 square miles. The median age is 38.5 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,960
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
38.5yrs
Median Age
1% below New Zealand avg
247.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Inglewood vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Inglewood is $22,860, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,860 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $440, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 364 business establishments.

Income: Inglewood vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$22,860
70% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$22,860
Avg Weekly Wage$440

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)364

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Inglewood is $182,000, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $910 (22% below the national average of $1,163). 78.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,584 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$182,000
35% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$910
22% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.7%
Owner-Occupied78.7%
Renter-Occupied21.3%
Housing Units1,584

Property Tax

Climate in Inglewood

Inglewood has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Feb (18.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1399 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.6°C / 64°F 13.6° / 21.5° 77.2
Feb 18.2°C / 65°F 14° / 22.4° 90.7
Mar 16.8°C / 62°F 12.4° / 21.1° 88.7
Apr 14.7°C / 58°F 10.7° / 18.7° 118.5
May 12.8°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.5° 145.5
Jun 10.8°C / 51°F 7.3° / 14.3° 143.8
Jul 9.9°C / 50°F 6.3° / 13.5° 131.1
Aug 10.4°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14° 131.1
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 8.1° / 15° 125.1
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 9.4° / 16.1° 128.2
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 10.5° / 17.8° 104.8
Dec 16.2°C / 61°F 12.7° / 19.8° 114.3
Inglewood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 70.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above New Zealand avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area247.3 sq mi (640.5 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates-39.1582°N, 174.1802°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.9"
86% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

771 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Jul 30, 2025.

Jul 3, 2012 63 km S of Opunake, New Zealand M6.3 103 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 149 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 108 km
Sep 19, 1995 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.8 60 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 35 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 143 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 146 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 110 km
Jul 15, 2009 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 124 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 62 km
Jun 9, 1991 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand M5.4 106 km
Mar 13, 2005 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 125 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 141 km
Feb 18, 1992 41 km SW of Patea, New Zealand M5.2 94 km
Oct 26, 2011 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.2 130 km
Jan 6, 2011 65 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.1 90 km
Apr 20, 1998 60 km W of Turangi, New Zealand M5.1 82 km
Jun 19, 2005 57 km ESE of Waitara, New Zealand M5.1 60 km
Jan 21, 2010 53 km E of Waitara, New Zealand M5.1 59 km
Jul 13, 2007 29 km WSW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.1 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m — 143 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown — — 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taranaki (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 18 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 121 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 125 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 162 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 5.1 in Warmest
February 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 6.1 in
June 49°F (10°C) 5.9 in Coldest
July 56°F (13°C) 6.7 in
August 49°F (10°C) 6.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 7.8 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 6.7 in
November 58°F (14°C) 5.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 5.8 in

Inglewood has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in June to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 70.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (4.3").

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Schools in Inglewood

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Inglewood High School — — — —
Inglewood Primary School — — — —
St Patrick's School — — — —
Norfolk School — — — —
Egmont Village School — — — —
Waitoriki School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Inglewood

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
The Most FM 104.4 alternative, taranaki MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Inglewood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hillsborough Holden Car Museum
National Toy Museum
Pioneer Village
Puke Ariki New Plymouth Museum

Libraries in Inglewood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bell Block Library0.0
Centennial Library0.0
Cramond Library0.0
Inglewood Public Library0.0
New Plymouth War Memorial Library0.0
Oakura Library0.0
Waitara Library0.0

Hotels in Inglewood

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fern Lodge
Railway Hotel

Restaurants in Inglewood

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Funk Fish
Simply Devine cafe
Volcanoview Café

Cafes in Inglewood

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oscars

Theatres in Inglewood

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cue Theatre

Veterinaries in Inglewood

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NZ #11504781607

Gas Stations in Inglewood

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuelling Egmont Village
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Banks in Inglewood

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TSB

Golf Courses in Inglewood

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Inglewood Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Inglewood

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Ski Resorts Near Inglewood

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Manganui Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Inglewood

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
New Plymouth AirportNPLMedium Airport
Hawera Airport—Small Airport
Norfolk Airport—Small Airport
Stratford Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Inglewood

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Inglewood Christian Fellowship
Lifegate Church Inglewood
Sacred Heart Parish
Saint Andrews Anglican 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 Inglewood

What is the population of Inglewood?

Inglewood has a population of 3,960 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 247.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.5 years.

Is Inglewood expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,860, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $182,000 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $910 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Inglewood?

Inglewood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.9 inches.

How is the job market in Inglewood?

The job market in Inglewood is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $440. There are 364 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Inglewood?

The median home value in Inglewood is $182,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $910. The homeownership rate is 78.7%.

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