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Mosgiel, New Zealand

Otago · New Zealand

Mosgiel is a small city in Otago, New Zealand with a population of 14,800. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
14,800 Population 67/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$19,980 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$19,980 median income, 3.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$192,400 home value, $962/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population14,800
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density67/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$19,980
Per Capita$19,980
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

F
Home Value$192,400
Rent$962
Ownership67.7%
Housing Units5,920

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population14,800
Population Density67 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates-45.8750°, 170.3472°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceOtago
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (884 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.1 inches (3 cm)
Median Household Income$19,980
Median Age51.9 years

About Mosgiel

Mosgiel is a small city in New Zealand (Otago) with a population of 14,800. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Mosgiel has a population of 14,800 with a density of 67 people per square mile, spread across 221.7 square miles. The median age is 51.9 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,800
Total Population
67
People / sq mi
51.9yrs
Median Age
33% above New Zealand avg
221.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mosgiel vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Mosgiel is $19,980, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,980 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $384, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,362 business establishments.

Income: Mosgiel vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$19,980
73% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$19,980
Avg Weekly Wage$384

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)1,362

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mosgiel is $192,400, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $962 (17% below the national average of $1,163). 67.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 5,920 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$192,400
32% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$962
17% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.7%
Owner-Occupied67.7%
Renter-Occupied32.3%
Housing Units5,920

Property Tax

Climate in Mosgiel

Mosgiel has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jan (14.4°C), the coldest is Jul (8.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 533 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.4°C / 58°F 9.6° / 22° 50.8
Feb 14.4°C / 58°F 9.4° / 22.8° 42.9
Mar 13.6°C / 57°F 9° / 21.9° 37.3
Apr 12.1°C / 54°F 7.7° / 18.2° 36.9
May 10.7°C / 51°F 6.4° / 16.6° 37.0
Jun 8.9°C / 48°F 5.5° / 14° 35.7
Jul 8.3°C / 47°F 5.1° / 13.6° 61.7
Aug 8.4°C / 47°F 4° / 14.3° 30.7
Sep 9.2°C / 49°F 4.5° / 15.7° 37.2
Oct 10.1°C / 50°F 5.1° / 18° 59.3
Nov 11.9°C / 53°F 7.2° / 20.1° 47.8
Dec 13.1°C / 56°F 8.3° / 21.3° 55.8
Mosgiel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 34.8 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below New Zealand avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area221.7 sq mi (574.3 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates-45.8750°N, 170.3472°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below New Zealand avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Jul 25, 2022.

Feb 8, 1998 42 km WNW of Oamaru, New Zealand M4.8 101 km
Oct 12, 2000 15 km N of Papatowai, New Zealand M4.5 89 km
Feb 11, 2004 68 km WSW of Oamaru, New Zealand M4.5 73 km
Jun 1, 2015 33 km WNW of Dunedin, New Zealand M4.3 24 km
May 21, 1999 62 km ENE of Wanaka, New Zealand M4.3 148 km
Feb 6, 2011 19 km NNW of Papatowai, New Zealand M4.1 93 km
Jul 1, 2017 6 km NE of Cromwell, New Zealand M4.1 129 km
Oct 21, 2000 36 km ESE of Oamaru, New Zealand M4.0 104 km
May 3, 1994 24 km S of Dunedin, New Zealand M3.8 26 km
Jun 30, 2003 64 km SSE of Cromwell, New Zealand M3.8 68 km
May 10, 2004 16 km WNW of Papatowai, New Zealand M3.7 110 km
Feb 24, 2006 45 km NE of Portobello, New Zealand M3.7 64 km
Jul 25, 2022 3 km ESE of Cromwell, New Zealand M3.3 126 km
Jul 17, 2022 4 km SE of Cromwell, New Zealand M2.9 124 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 - - 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest
February 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
March 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in Wettest
April 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
June 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
July 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
August 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
December 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in

Mosgiel has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 43°F in June to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Mosgiel

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Silverstream School - - - -
Taieri College - - - -
Elmgrove School - - - -
St Mary's School - - - -
East Taieri School - - - -
Amana Christian School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mosgiel

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio One 91FM community radio, disco MP3 128 kbps
Kiwi Folk Radio folk, local MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mosgiel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dunedin Gasworks Museum
Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery
Dunedin Public Art Gallery & Museum
Geology Museum
New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
Olveston Historic Home
Otago Museum
Taieri Historical Park
The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum

Libraries in Mosgiel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archives New Zealand0.0
Black Star Books0.0
Blueskin Bay Library0.0
Dunedin Public Library0.0
Hocken Collections0.0
L Block0.0
Mosgiel Library0.0
Northcroft Library and Study Centre0.0
South Dunedin Community Library0.0
University of Otago Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mosgiel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Otago Farmer's Market

Hotels in Mosgiel

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel-Motel Taieri

Restaurants in Mosgiel

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Krishna Indian takeaways
NELLIES
Turkish Kitchen
Weavers Restaurant

Cafes in Mosgiel

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aurora Cafe
Blackstone Cafe
Topiary Café

Theatres in Mosgiel

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fire Station Theatre

Train Stations in Mosgiel

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mosgiel
Mount Allan

Gas Stations in Mosgiel

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP2Go
Mobil
NPD Mosgiel
Z

Banks in Mosgiel

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Westpac

Golf Courses in Mosgiel

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

12 Oaks Golf Course

Breweries in Mosgiel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Steamer Basin

Stadiums & Teams in Mosgiel

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mosgiel

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dunedin International AirportDUDMedium Airport
Balclutha Aerodrome-Small Airport
Taieri Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mosgiel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mosgiel Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mosgiel

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Immaculate Conception Parish
Kingdom Hall of Jehovas Witnesses
Mosgiel Methodist Church
Mosgiel Presbyterian Church
SouthLife Church
St Luke's on the Taieri
St Mary's Parish 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 Mosgiel

What is the population of Mosgiel?

Mosgiel has a population of 14,800 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 221.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mosgiel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,980, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $192,400 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $962 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mosgiel?

Mosgiel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mosgiel?

Mosgiel has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $384. There are 1,362 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mosgiel?

The median home value in Mosgiel is $192,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $962. The homeownership rate is 67.7%.

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