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New Plymouth, New Zealand

Taranaki Region · New Zealand

New Plymouth is a mid-size city in Taranaki Region, New Zealand with a population of 90,300. Elevation: 210 ft (64 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
90,300 Population 101/sq mi density
210 ft Elevation 64 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
70.9 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$23,280 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$23,280 median income, 6.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population90,300
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density101/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,280
Per Capita$23,280
Unemployment6.2%

Housing

D
Home Value$202,800
Rent$1,014
Ownership52.0%
Housing Units36,120

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain70.9 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Population90,300
Population Density101 / sq mi
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Coordinates-39.0667°, 174.0833°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceTaranaki Region
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation70.9 inches (1,800 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,280
Median Age44.2 years

About New Plymouth

New Plymouth is a mid-size city in New Zealand (Taranaki Region) with a population of 90,300. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

New Plymouth has a population of 90,300 with a density of 101 people per square mile, spread across 897.4 square miles. The median age is 44.2 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

90,300
Total Population
101
People / sq mi
44.2yrs
Median Age
14% above New Zealand avg
897.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

New Plymouth vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in New Plymouth is $23,280, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,280 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $448, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 117 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Income: New Plymouth vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$23,280
69% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$23,280
Avg Weekly Wage$448

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)117

Business (County)

Restaurants38
Healthcare17
Retail3

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in New Plymouth is $202,800, 28% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,014 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 52.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 36,120 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$202,800
28% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,014
13% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership52.0%
Owner-Occupied52.0%
Renter-Occupied48.0%
Housing Units36,120

Property Tax

Climate in New Plymouth

New Plymouth has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Feb (18.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1399 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.6°C / 64°F 13.6° / 21.5° 77.2
Feb 18.2°C / 65°F 14° / 22.4° 90.7
Mar 16.8°C / 62°F 12.4° / 21.1° 88.7
Apr 14.7°C / 58°F 10.7° / 18.7° 118.5
May 12.8°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.5° 145.5
Jun 10.8°C / 51°F 7.3° / 14.3° 143.8
Jul 9.9°C / 50°F 6.3° / 13.5° 131.1
Aug 10.4°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14° 131.1
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 8.1° / 15° 125.1
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 9.4° / 16.1° 128.2
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 10.5° / 17.8° 104.8
Dec 16.2°C / 61°F 12.7° / 19.8° 114.3
New Plymouth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 70.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above New Zealand avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area897.4 sq mi (2,324.3 km²)
Population Density101/sq mi
Coordinates-39.0667°N, 174.0833°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.9"
86% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.45"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

689 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Jul 30, 2025.

Jul 3, 2012 63 km S of Opunake, New Zealand M6.3 110 km
Sep 19, 1995 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.8 71 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 111 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 47 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 115 km
Jun 9, 1991 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand M5.4 118 km
Mar 13, 2005 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 131 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 71 km
Jul 15, 2009 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 130 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 149 km
Feb 18, 1992 41 km SW of Patea, New Zealand M5.2 104 km
Oct 26, 2011 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.2 136 km
Jan 6, 2011 65 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.1 94 km
Jan 21, 2010 53 km E of Waitara, New Zealand M5.1 66 km
Sep 24, 2000 22 km WNW of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.1 122 km
Jul 13, 2007 29 km WSW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.1 72 km
Aug 10, 2023 88 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.1 135 km
Apr 20, 1998 60 km W of Turangi, New Zealand M5.1 89 km
Jun 19, 2005 57 km ESE of Waitara, New Zealand M5.1 69 km
Feb 18, 2010 75 km SW of Patea, New Zealand M5.0 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 143 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m — 150 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown — — 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taranaki (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 26 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 130 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 134 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 168 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 5.0 in Warmest
February 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 7.0 in
June 50°F (10°C) 6.7 in
July 56°F (13°C) 7.4 in
August 49°F (10°C) 6.7 in Coldest
September 52°F (11°C) 8.2 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 7.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 5.9 in
December 61°F (16°C) 6.6 in

New Plymouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in August to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 75.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (4.5").

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Colleges & Universities in New Plymouth

Institution Type Founded Website
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa University — —
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki University — Visit →

Schools in New Plymouth

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
New Plymouth Boys' High School — — — —
Central School — — — —
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Radio Stations near New Plymouth

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
The Most FM 104.4 alternative, taranaki MP3 160 kbps

Museums in New Plymouth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hillsborough Holden Car Museum
National Toy Museum
Okato & District Historical Society
Puke Ariki New Plymouth Museum

Libraries in New Plymouth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bell Block Library0.0
Cramond Library0.0
Inglewood Public Library0.0
New Plymouth War Memorial Library0.0
Oakura Library0.0
Waitara Library0.0

Hotels in New Plymouth

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrington Motel
Copthorne Hotel Grand Central
Novotel
Plymouth International Hotel
Quest New Plymouth
The Waterfront Hotel

Restaurants in New Plymouth

29 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arborio
Asuka Sushi
Bella Vita Restaurant
Cobb & Co
Crowded House Bar and Eatery
CurryPoint
Decanta Tapas Bar
Deluxe Diner
Downlow
Flame
Gengy's Mongolian BBQ Buffet
Hi-Fri Seafood Kitchen
India Today
Joe's Garage
Kenko Bites
Laughing Buddha
Loving Hut
Mike's Bistro and Brewery
Pizza Hut
Polpetta
Portofino
Punjab Grill
Shamiana
Snug Lounge
Social Kitchen
St Pierre's Sushi
Thai Chef
Thai House Express
The Good Home

Cafes in New Plymouth

29 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Annie Kims Cafe
Bleached Coffee & Company
Cafe Istanbul
Cafe Turkey
Cafe Turquoise
Chaos Cafe
Cinema Express Bar and Cafe
Devons Turkish Cafe
Elixir Cafe
Emmalou
Empire Tea & Coffee
Lonestar Cafe
Lush Cafe
Monica's Eatery
Muffin Break
Ozone Coffee Roaster
Petit Paris
Public Kitchen
Robert Harris
Starbucks
Streetwise Coffee
Tea House on the Lake
The Dept.
The Egmont st Deli
The Landing
The Market
The Mayfair
Three Pillars Cafe
Toast

Cinemas in New Plymouth

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Event Cinemas

Zoos in New Plymouth

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brooklands Zoo

Dentists in New Plymouth

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lumino
Medi Cross Dental Clinic
New Plymouth Dental Centre
Vivian Dental

Veterinaries in New Plymouth

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

New Plymouth District Vet Group
Vets 4 Pets

Bus Stations in New Plymouth

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

New Plymouth Bus Centre

Gas Stations in New Plymouth

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Caltex
Gull
Mobil
NZ #885284653
Z Huatoki

Banks in New Plymouth

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
ASB Bank
Bank of New Zealand
Kiwibank
TSB
Westpac

Shopping Malls in New Plymouth

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre City Shopping Centre
Richmond Centre

Stadiums & Teams in New Plymouth

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near New Plymouth

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Manganui Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near New Plymouth

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
New Plymouth AirportNPLMedium Airport
Hawera Airport—Small Airport
Norfolk Airport—Small Airport
Stratford Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in New Plymouth

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Taranaki Stationery

Churches & Religious Organizations in New Plymouth

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
C3 Church
Church of Saint Mary
City of Refuge Assembly of God
Citylife Church
New Plymouth Central Baptist Church
New Plymouth Community Church
Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church
Saint Josephs Catholic Church
Whiteley Memorial Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

Around New Plymouth

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 25
Hospitals 7
Pharmacies 10
Restaurants 38
Cafes 42
Bars 5
Supermarkets 3
Banks 9
Hotels 3
Parks 57
Fire Stations 2
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near New Plymouth

46 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (17)
  • • Aōtere Pā
  • • Fort Niger
  • • Kaitake Redoubt
  • • Koru / Te Koru Pā
  • • Mahoetahi Historic Site
  • + 12 more
🏖️ Beaches (6)
  • • Autere / East End Beach
  • • Bell Block Beach
  • • Fitzroy Beach
  • • Ngāmotu Beach
  • • Ōakura Beach
  • + 1 more
🖼️ Galleries (3)
  • • Gover St Gallery
  • • Janes Gallery
  • • might could
⛰️ Peaks (11)
  • • Fishing Rock
  • • German Hill
  • • Goat Rock
  • • Huirangi
  • • Kaitake
  • + 6 more
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Otūmaikuku / Barrett Street Hospital
🌄 Viewpoints (7)
  • • Cannon Hill
  • • Eastern Hillside Lookout
  • • Frank's Cafe
  • • Giant's stepe
  • • Mount Taranaki viewpoint
  • + 2 more
🦁 Zoos (1)
  • • Silverleigh Alpacas

🇳🇿 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 New Plymouth

What is the population of New Plymouth?

New Plymouth has a population of 90,300 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 101 people per square mile, spread across 897.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is New Plymouth expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,280, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $202,800 (28% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in New Plymouth?

New Plymouth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.9 inches.

How is the job market in New Plymouth?

The unemployment rate in New Plymouth is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $448. There are 117 business establishments in the area, including 38 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in New Plymouth?

The median home value in New Plymouth is $202,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,014. The homeownership rate is 52.0%.

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