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Petone, New Zealand
Wellington Region · New Zealand
Petone is a small city in Wellington Region, New Zealand with a population of 8,370. Elevation: 374 ft (114 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Housing
CClimate
| Population | 8,370 |
| Population Density | 35 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Coordinates | -41.2283°, 174.8702° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Wellington Region |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.1 inches (1,782 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $34,200 |
| Median Age | 33.8 years |
About Petone
Petone is a small city in New Zealand (Wellington Region) with a population of 8,370. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet (114 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Petone vs New Zealand Average
Income: Petone vs New Zealand
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $34,200 |
| 54% below New Zealand avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,200 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $658 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above New Zealand avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 770 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $275,600 |
| 2% below New Zealand avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,378 |
| 18% above New Zealand avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 39.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 39.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 60.2% |
| Housing Units | 3,348 |
Property Tax
Climate in Petone
Petone has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 987 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Area | 239.6 sq mi (620.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -41.2283°N, 174.8702°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | - | 11 km |
| 2013 | WELLINGTON | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 82 km |
| 2013 | COOK STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 69 km |
| 1855 | WHARANUI | Earthquake | - | - | 102 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in |
Petone has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 47°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and February the driest (2.8").
Schools in Petone
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petone Central School | - | - | - | - |
| Sacred Heart School (Petone) | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Petone
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZM Wellington (new) | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 95bFM - FLAC | university radio, university of auckland | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Coast Access Radio MP3 | community radio | MP3 134 kbps | |
| 95bFM - 256Kbps MP3 | university radio, university of auckland | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radioactive.FM 88.6 | alternative, indie | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RNZ National | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| jakemusic | random | MP3 | |
| The Cheese | gen-x, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wellington Access Radio | community, culture | MP3 134 kbps | |
| KIX FM | classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 95bFM - 64kbps AAC+ | university radio, university of auckland | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| TLC Radio Northland | - | MP3 | |
| Heads FM Mangawhai 106.4 | community, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mushroom FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mouthfull Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| World FM Tawa 88.2 | current affairs, kiwi | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Paekakariki 88.2FM | community, eclectic | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Petone
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Cemetery Chapel | ||||
| Bolton St Cemetery Chapel | ||||
| Cable Car Museum | ||||
| Cable Car Museum | ||||
| Cricket Museum | ||||
| Cricket Museum | ||||
| Golder's Cottage | ||||
| Holocaust Centre of New Zealand | ||||
| Holocaust Centre of New Zealand | ||||
| Katherine Mansfield House and Garden | ||||
| Katherine Mansfield House and Garden | ||||
| Munitions Laboratory and Muesum / Public Toilets | ||||
| Museum of New Zealand | ||||
| Museum of New Zealand | ||||
| Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Archives | ||||
| Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Archives | ||||
| Nairn Street Colonial Cottage | ||||
| Nairn Street Colonial Cottage | ||||
| New Zealand Police Museum | ||||
| New Zealand Portrait Gallery | ||||
| New Zealand Portrait Gallery | ||||
| Paekakariki Station and Museum | ||||
| Pātaka Art + Museum | ||||
| Petone Settlers Museum | ||||
| Porirua Hospital Museum | ||||
| Reserve Bank Museum | ||||
| Reserve Bank Museum | ||||
| Silver Stream Railway Museum | ||||
| Space Place | ||||
| Space Place | ||||
| Te Māori Waiwhetu Cultural Centre and Museum | ||||
| The Dowse Art Museum | ||||
| Victoria University Classics Museum | ||||
| Victoria University Classics Museum | ||||
| Wellington Museum | ||||
| Wellington Museum |
Libraries in Petone
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Turnbull Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Alexander Turnbull Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brooklyn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brooklyn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cummings Park (Ngaio) Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eastbourne Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| He Matapihi Molesworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| He Matapihi Molesworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Island Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Island Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johnsonville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Johnsonville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Karori Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Khandallah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Khandallah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lower Hutt War Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Massey University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miramar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miramar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moera Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naenae Kitty Mildenhall Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of New Zealand | 0.0 | |||||
| Newtown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paekākāriki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parliamentary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Petone Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinehaven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porirua Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pukerua Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pukerua Bay Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsey House Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsey House Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruth Gotlieb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruth Gotlieb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stokes Valley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Awe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Awe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Mataphi ki te ao nui / Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Titahi Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Hutt City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VUW - Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VUW - Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VUW Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VUW Law Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wadestown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wainuiomata Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitby Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Petone
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbourside Market | |||||
| Harbourside Market | |||||
| Newtown Fruit & Vegetables Market | |||||
| Newtown Fruit & Vegetables Market | |||||
| Riverbank Market | |||||
| Waitangirua Market |
Restaurants in Petone
26 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Petone
21 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Petone
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Petone
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Petone
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Petone
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Petone
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Petone
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boneface Brewing Co | ||||
| Garage Project Wild Workshop | ||||
| Garage Project Wild Workshop | ||||
| Kereru Brewing Company, Limited | ||||
| Mean Doses | ||||
| Mean Doses | ||||
| Panhead Brewery | ||||
| Parrotdog Brewery | ||||
| Parrotdog Brewery | ||||
| Te Aro Brewing Company | ||||
| The Malthouse | ||||
| The Malthouse |
Stadiums & Teams in Petone
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Basin Reserve | ||
| Hnry Stadium | ||
| National Hockey Stadium | ||
| Renouf Tennis Centre |
Airports Near Petone
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington International Airport | WLG | Large Airport |
| Paraparaumu Airport | PPQ | Medium Airport |
| Cape Campbell airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Martinborough Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Papawai Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Petone
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Wellington Mail Centre Box Lobby |
Treatment Centers in Petone
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ABI Rehabilitation Specialists | ||
| Capital Care Health Centre | ||
| Dilworth Hearing | ||
| Hand Rehab | ||
| Hikitia Te Wairua | ||
| Karori Village Health Centre | ||
| Peninsula Medical Centre | ||
| Rangipapa Forensic Psychiatry Inpatient Unit | ||
| Snip Vasectomy | ||
| Student Health | ||
| The Sports and Pain Clinic | ||
| Wellington Sexual Health Service |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Petone
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Arise Church | |
| Grace Communion International / GCI Wellington | |
| Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nektarios | |
| Petone Baptist Church | |
| Petone Samoan Assembly of God | |
| Sacred Heart Church, Petone | |
| St Augustines Anglican Church | |
| St David's Presbyterian Parish | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Quick Facts
🇳🇿 About New Zealand
Public Holidays in New Zealand
23 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Petone
What is the population of Petone?
Petone has a population of 8,370 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 239.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Petone expensive to live in?
The median household income is $34,200, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $275,600 (2% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,378 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Petone?
Petone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.1 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Petone?
Petone has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $658. There are 770 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Petone?
The median home value in Petone is $275,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,378. The homeownership rate is 39.8%.