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Kaitangata, New Zealand

Otago · New Zealand

Kaitangata is a small town in Otago, New Zealand with a population of 851. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
851 Population 0/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
30.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$48,800 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$171,600 home value, $858/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population851
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,600
Rent$858
Ownership64.5%
Housing Units340

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain30.4 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population851
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-46.2750°, 169.8500°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceOtago
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation30.4 inches (772 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$48,800
Median Age37.2 years

About Kaitangata

Kaitangata is a small town in New Zealand (Otago) with a population of 851. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Kaitangata has a population of 851 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,133.1 square miles. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

851
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below New Zealand avg
3,133.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kaitangata vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Kaitangata 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 78 business establishments.

Income: Kaitangata vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

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)78

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kaitangata is $171,600, 39% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $858 (26% below the national average of $1,163). 64.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 340 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$171,600
39% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$858
26% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.5%
Owner-Occupied64.5%
Renter-Occupied35.5%
Housing Units340

Property Tax

Kaitangata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below New Zealand avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area3,133.1 sq mi (8,114.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-46.2750°N, 169.8500°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"
20% below New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.07"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Jul 25, 2022.

Oct 12, 2000 15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand M4.5 31 km
Feb 11, 2004 68 km WSW of Oamaru, New Zealand M4.5 117 km
Mar 17, 2020 70 km S of Papatowai, New Zealand M4.4 102 km
Jun 1, 2015 33 km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand M4.3 64 km
Feb 6, 2011 19 km NNW of Papatowai, New Zealand M4.1 36 km
Jul 1, 2017 6 km NE of Cromwell, New Zealand M4.1 149 km
May 3, 1994 24 km S of Dunedin, New Zealand M3.8 51 km
Jun 30, 2003 64 km SSE of Cromwell, New Zealand M3.8 83 km
May 10, 2004 16 km WNW of Papatowai, New Zealand M3.7 53 km
Feb 24, 2006 45 km NE of Portobello, New Zealand M3.7 122 km
Jul 25, 2022 3 km ESE of Cromwell, New Zealand M3.3 144 km
Jul 17, 2022 4 km SE of Cromwell, New Zealand M2.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1839 WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND Unknown 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in Warmest
February 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
July 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 44°F (6°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in

Kaitangata has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 42°F in July to 58°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Kaitangata

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kaitangata Primary School
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Museums in Kaitangata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Owaka Museum
Whale Fossil

Golf Courses in Kaitangata

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaitangata Golf Club

Airports Near Kaitangata

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dunedin International AirportDUDMedium Airport
Balclutha AerodromeSmall Airport
Taieri AerodromeSmall 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 Kaitangata

What is the population of Kaitangata?

Kaitangata has a population of 851 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 3,133.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.2 years.

Is Kaitangata expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $171,600 (39% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $858 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Kaitangata?

Kaitangata has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.4 inches.

How is the job market in Kaitangata?

The unemployment rate in Kaitangata 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 78 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kaitangata?

The median home value in Kaitangata is $171,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $858. The homeownership rate is 64.5%.

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