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Kingswell, New Zealand

Southland · New Zealand

Kingswell is a small town in Southland, New Zealand with a population of 2,240. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,240 Population 10/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
46.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$24,360 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,360 median income, 4.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$187,200 home value, $936/mo rent

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About Kingswell

Kingswell is a suburb in the New Zealand city of Invercargill.

People

Population2,240
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density10/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,360
Per Capita$24,360
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

C
Home Value$187,200
Rent$936
Ownership75.4%
Housing Units896

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population2,240
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-46.4384°, 168.3601°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceSouthland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation46.4 inches (1,179 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$24,360
Median Age37.1 years

About Kingswell

Kingswell is a small town in New Zealand (Southland) with a population of 2,240. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Kingswell has a population of 2,240 with a density of 10 people per square mile, spread across 225.8 square miles. The median age is 37.1 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,240
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
37.1yrs
Median Age
5% below New Zealand avg
225.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kingswell vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Kingswell is $24,360, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,360 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $468, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 206 business establishments.

Income: Kingswell vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$24,360
68% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$24,360
Avg Weekly Wage$468

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)206

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kingswell is $187,200, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $936 (20% below the national average of $1,163). 75.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 896 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$187,200
34% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$936
20% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.4%
Owner-Occupied75.4%
Renter-Occupied24.6%
Housing Units896

Property Tax

Climate in Kingswell

Kingswell has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jan (14.1°C), the coldest is Jul (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1101 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.1°C / 57°F 9.5° / 18.7° 109.5
Feb 14°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.6° 79.3
Mar 12.6°C / 55°F 7.8° / 17.5° 84.9
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F 5.7° / 15° 86.2
May 8.2°C / 47°F 4° / 12.5° 103.8
Jun 6°C / 43°F 1.9° / 10° 93.7
Jul 5.4°C / 42°F 1.1° / 9.6° 87.2
Aug 6.7°C / 44°F 2.3° / 11.1° 77.6
Sep 8.5°C / 47°F 4° / 13° 89.9
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 5.4° / 14.3° 96.6
Nov 11.3°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15.7° 101.4
Dec 13.2°C / 56°F 8.5° / 17.8° 91.0
Kingswell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below New Zealand avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area225.8 sq mi (584.7 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-46.4384°N, 168.3601°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 1, 2025.

Sep 30, 2003 53 km W of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.6 147 km
Feb 28, 2010 48 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 131 km
Jul 12, 2008 85 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 139 km
Aug 21, 2003 25 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.1 149 km
Apr 25, 2000 35 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M5.0 147 km
Jul 15, 2009 54 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.9 145 km
Jul 15, 2009 77 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.9 121 km
Jul 15, 2009 82 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand M4.8 110 km
Jul 20, 2011 77 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.7 147 km
Apr 25, 2005 81 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.7 120 km
May 11, 2012 61 km WNW of Riverton, New Zealand M4.7 89 km
May 28, 2011 55 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.7 140 km
Jan 13, 2015 49 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.7 138 km
Aug 25, 2009 122 km W of Riverton, New Zealand M4.6 150 km
Sep 30, 1991 32 km WNW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.6 147 km
Aug 20, 2009 121 km W of Riverton, New Zealand M4.5 148 km
Apr 14, 2009 29 km NW of Riverton, New Zealand M4.5 56 km
Mar 3, 2007 60 km WSW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.5 145 km
Oct 12, 2000 15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand M4.5 88 km
Apr 16, 2004 106 km SW of Te Anau, New Zealand M4.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 DEEP COVE Meteorological 144 km
1839 WAIKAWA, SOUTHLAND Unknown 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest
February 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Coldest
July 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
August 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Driest
September 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 56°F (14°C) 3.9 in

Kingswell has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 43°F in June to 61°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Kingswell

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
New River Primary School
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Museums in Kingswell

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Awarua Communications Museum
Bill Richardson Transport World
Bluff Maritime Museum
Classic Motorcycles Mecca

Libraries in Kingswell

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Invercargill Public Library0.0

Breweries in Kingswell

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Invercargill Brewery

Airports Near Kingswell

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Invercargill AirportIVCMedium Airport
Center Island AirstripSmall Airport
Centre Bush AerodromeSmall Airport
Gore3 AirportSmall Airport
Mandeville AerodromeSmall Airport
Ryan's Creek AerodromeSZSSmall 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 Kingswell

What is the population of Kingswell?

Kingswell has a population of 2,240 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 225.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.1 years.

Is Kingswell expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,360, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $187,200 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $936 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kingswell?

Kingswell has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kingswell?

Kingswell has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $468. There are 206 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kingswell?

The median home value in Kingswell is $187,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $936. The homeownership rate is 75.4%.

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