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Jack's Point, New Zealand

Otago · New Zealand

Jack's Point is a small town in Otago, New Zealand with a population of 4,300. Elevation: 1,165 ft (355 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,300 Population 1/sq mi density
1,165 ft Elevation 355 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
63.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$48,800 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$283,400 home value, $1,417/mo rent

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About Jack's Point

Jack's Point

Jack's Point is a luxury estate in Central Otago, New Zealand, covering 1,200 hectares of land. It is located 6 km south of Queenstown, at the foot of The Remarkables and close to the edge of Lake Wakatipu. It is known for its golf course. It is rated among the top 10 lifestyle estates in the world.

People

Population4,300
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,800
Per Capita$49,076
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$283,400
Rent$1,417
Ownership64.5%
Housing Units1,720

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain63.1 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation1,165 ft (355 m)
Population4,300
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,165 ft (355 m)
Coordinates-45.0736°, 168.7483°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceOtago
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average35°F (2°C)
Annual Precipitation63.1 inches (1,602 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.3 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$48,800
Median Age37.2 years

About Jack's Point

Jack's Point is a small town in New Zealand (Otago) with a population of 4,300. The city sits at an elevation of 1,165 feet (355 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 35°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Jack's Point has a population of 4,300 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 5,008.8 square miles. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,300
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below New Zealand avg
5,008.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Jack's Point vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Jack's Point is $48,800, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,076 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $944, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 396 business establishments.

Income: Jack's Point vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$48,800
35% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$49,076
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
41% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)396

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Jack's Point is $283,400, 1% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,417 (22% above the national average of $1,163). 64.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,720 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$283,400
1% above New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,417
22% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.5%
Owner-Occupied64.5%
Renter-Occupied35.5%
Housing Units1,720

Property Tax

Jack's Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 35°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,165 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 35°F Jul (2°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below New Zealand avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average35°F (2°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,165 ft (355 m)
Area5,008.8 sq mi (12,972.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-45.0736°N, 168.7483°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.1"
66% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

467 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 21, 2025.

Aug 21, 2003 56 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand M7.2 126 km
Aug 10, 1993 63 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M7.0 145 km
Nov 1, 2000 67 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand M6.1 137 km
Aug 21, 2003 53 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.9 137 km
Dec 7, 2001 59 km NNW of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.8 96 km
Aug 21, 2003 56 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.7 127 km
May 4, 2015 28 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.6 62 km
Aug 11, 1993 71 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.6 149 km
Sep 30, 2003 53 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.6 141 km
Jun 24, 2020 87 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.6 111 km
Sep 4, 2003 53 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.5 129 km
Jan 20, 2008 80 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.5 140 km
Feb 24, 2002 79 km NW of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.4 108 km
Aug 12, 2019 80 km NW of Queenstown, New Zealand M5.4 89 km
May 2, 2005 83 km N of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.4 127 km
Nov 12, 2000 59 km NW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.4 126 km
Nov 29, 1991 97 km NW of Queenstown, New Zealand M5.3 105 km
Aug 21, 2003 63 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.3 143 km
Jun 12, 2011 86 km NW of Arrowtown, New Zealand M5.2 97 km
Jul 10, 1990 South Island of New Zealand M5.2 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SOUTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m - 126 km
2002 ALBERT TOWN Meteorological - - 55 km
1987 DEEP COVE Meteorological - - 132 km
1886 JACKSON BAY, SOUTH ISLAND Meteorological - - 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in Warmest
February 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 53°F (12°C) 5.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in
May 41°F (5°C) 6.1 in
June 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in
July 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in Coldest
August 37°F (3°C) 4.5 in
September 42°F (5°C) 7.1 in Wettest
October 46°F (8°C) 7.1 in
November 49°F (10°C) 5.3 in
December 53°F (12°C) 5.4 in

Jack's Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 35°F in July to 56°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Jack's Point

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau - - - -
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Radio Stations near Jack's Point

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Oamaru Heritage Radio alternative, canterbury MP3 64 kbps
Radio one 91 fm eclectic MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Jack's Point

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arrowtown Gaol
Lakes District Museum

Libraries in Jack's Point

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arrowtown Library0.0
Frankton Library0.0
Queenstown Lakes District Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Jack's Point

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Queenstown Market
Remarkables Market

Hotels in Jack's Point

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Remarkables Lodge

Theatres in Jack's Point

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wye Creek Ice Climbs

Train Stations in Jack's Point

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kingston

Golf Courses in Jack's Point

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jacks Point Golf Course
Kingston Golf Club

Breweries in Jack's Point

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Altitude Brewing

Ski Resorts Near Jack's Point

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Remarkables Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Coronet Peak Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Farm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Cardrona Alpine Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Invincible Snowfields 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Treble Cone Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Jack's Point

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Queenstown AirportZQNLarge Airport
Alexandra AerodromeALRMedium Airport
Wanaka AirportWKAMedium Airport
Cromwell Racecourse Aerodrome-Small Airport
Cromwell/Louburn Airport-Small Airport
Dingleburn Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Glenorchy Airport-Small Airport
Hawea Downs-Small Airport
Hollyford Airstrip-Small Airport
Hollyford River Aerodrome-Small Airport
Martins Bay Aerodrome-Small Airport
Roxburgh Aerodrome-Small Airport

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 Jack's Point

What is the population of Jack's Point?

Jack's Point has a population of 4,300 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 5,008.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.2 years.

Is Jack's Point expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $283,400 (1% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,417 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Jack's Point?

Jack's Point has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 35°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.1 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Jack's Point?

The unemployment rate in Jack's Point is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $944. There are 396 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Jack's Point?

The median home value in Jack's Point is $283,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,417. The homeownership rate is 64.5%.

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