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Kelvin Grove, New Zealand

Manawatu-Wanganui · New Zealand

Kelvin Grove is a small city in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand with a population of 7,950. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
7,950 Population 33/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
70.7 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$30,360 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,360 median income, 2.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$296,400 home value, $1,482/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,950
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density33/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,360
Per Capita$30,360
Unemployment2.1%

Housing

F
Home Value$296,400
Rent$1,482
Ownership85.2%
Housing Units3,180

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain70.7 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population7,950
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates-40.3288°, 175.6451°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceManawatu-Wanganui
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation70.7 inches (1,795 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$30,360
Median Age37.8 years

About Kelvin Grove

Kelvin Grove is a small city in New Zealand (Manawatu-Wanganui) with a population of 7,950. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.7 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Kelvin Grove has a population of 7,950 with a density of 33 people per square mile, spread across 242.7 square miles. The median age is 37.8 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,950
Total Population
33
People / sq mi
37.8yrs
Median Age
3% below New Zealand avg
242.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kelvin Grove vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Kelvin Grove is $30,360, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,360 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $584, 59% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 731 business establishments.

Income: Kelvin Grove vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$30,360
60% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$30,360
Avg Weekly Wage$584

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)731

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kelvin Grove is $296,400, 5% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,482 (27% above the national average of $1,163). 85.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,180 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$296,400
5% above New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,482
27% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.2%
Owner-Occupied85.2%
Renter-Occupied14.8%
Housing Units3,180

Property Tax

Kelvin Grove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 70.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area242.7 sq mi (628.6 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates-40.3288°N, 175.6451°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.7"
86% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,255 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 36 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 39 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 40 km
Sep 19, 1995 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.8 144 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 100 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 97 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 147 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 59 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 141 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 51 km
Oct 6, 1990 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand M5.5 142 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 61 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 108 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 142 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 76 km
Jun 9, 1991 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand M5.4 109 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 74 km
Apr 25, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.3 80 km
Feb 18, 2003 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 84 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km SE of Upper Hutt, New Zealand M5.3 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 N. NEW ZEALAND Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 261 70 km
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m — 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 117 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 130 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 171 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest
February 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in Coldest
July 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
August 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Kelvin Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Kelvin Grove

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Roslyn School — — — —
Cornerstone Christian School — — — —
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Manawatu — — — —
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Radio Stations near Kelvin Grove

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2XS FM Palmerston North retro, rock MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Kelvin Grove

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coach House Museum
Luttrells Gardens and Museum
Rugby Museum
Shannon Railway Station Museum & Visitor Centre
Te Manawa Museum
Tokomaru Steam Engine Museum
Traction Engine Museum
Tui Brewery Museum

Libraries in Kelvin Grove

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ashhurst Community Library0.0
Awapuni Library0.0
Feilding Public Library0.0
Library0.0
Linton Camp Community Library0.0
Palmerston North City Library0.0
Palmerston North City Library0.0
Sanson Community Library0.0
Sanson Library0.0
Shannon Library0.0
Te Pātikitiki Community Library0.0
Youth Space0.0

Farmers Markets in Kelvin Grove

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Albert Street Market (Saturday)

Breweries in Kelvin Grove

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tui Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Kelvin Grove

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kelvin Grove

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hood AirportMROMedium Airport
Palmerston North AirportPMRMedium Airport
Paraparaumu AirportPPQMedium Airport
RNZAF Base OhakeaOHAMedium Airport
Wanganui AirportWAGMedium Airport
Alfredton Airport—Small Airport
Dannevirke Aerodrome—Small Airport
Feilding Airport—Small Airport
Foxpine Aerodrome—Small Airport
Otaki Airport—Small Airport
Taihape Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kelvin Grove

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Plymouth Bretheren
The Salvation Army

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 Kelvin Grove

What is the population of Kelvin Grove?

Kelvin Grove has a population of 7,950 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 242.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.8 years.

Is Kelvin Grove expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,360, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $296,400 (5% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,482 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kelvin Grove?

Kelvin Grove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.7 inches.

How is the job market in Kelvin Grove?

The job market in Kelvin Grove is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $584. There are 731 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kelvin Grove?

The median home value in Kelvin Grove is $296,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,482. The homeownership rate is 85.2%.

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