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Pleasant Point, New Zealand

Canterbury · New Zealand

Pleasant Point is a small town in Canterbury, New Zealand with a population of 1,470. Elevation: 292 ft (89 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,470 Population 1/sq mi density
292 ft Elevation 89 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$24,000 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$24,000 median income, 1.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$171,600 home value, $858/mo rent

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About Pleasant Point

Pleasant Point is a small country town in southern Canterbury, New Zealand, some 19 km (12 mi) inland from Timaru, on State Highway 8. It is a service town for the surrounding farming district. One of its main attractions is the heritage railway, the Pleasant Point Museum and Railway, which operates steam locomotives and one of only two Model T Ford railcar replicas in the world. It attracts about 10,000 people a year. For almost one hundred years, the Fairlie branch line railway passed through the town. It closed on 2 March 1968, and the heritage line utilises 2.5 km (1.6 mi) of track along the branch's old route.

People

Population1,470
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,000
Per Capita$24,000
Unemployment1.6%

Housing

C+
Home Value$171,600
Rent$858
Ownership82.9%
Housing Units588

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Population1,470
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Coordinates-44.2667°, 171.1333°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceCanterbury
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (990 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$24,000
Median Age45.9 years

About Pleasant Point

Pleasant Point is a small town in New Zealand (Canterbury) with a population of 1,470. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet (89 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Pleasant Point has a population of 1,470 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,173.2 square miles. The median age is 45.9 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,470
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
45.9yrs
Median Age
18% above New Zealand avg
2,173.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Pleasant Point vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Pleasant Point is $24,000, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,000 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $462, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 135 business establishments.

Income: Pleasant Point vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$24,000
68% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$24,000
Avg Weekly Wage$462

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)135

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pleasant Point is $171,600, 39% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $858 (26% below the national average of $1,163). 82.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 588 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$171,600
39% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$858
26% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.9%
Owner-Occupied82.9%
Renter-Occupied17.1%
Housing Units588

Property Tax

Pleasant Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 41°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 39.0 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below New Zealand avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area2,173.2 sq mi (5,628.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-44.2667°N, 171.1333°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

475 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 30, 2025.

Sep 3, 2010 19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand M7.0 100 km
Feb 21, 2011 6 km SE of Christchurch, New Zealand M6.1 145 km
Jun 19, 1994 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand M6.0 117 km
Feb 22, 2011 7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.6 140 km
Jan 5, 2015 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand M5.6 135 km
Sep 19, 2023 Canterbury, New Zealand M5.5 63 km
Feb 22, 2011 6 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand M5.5 143 km
May 29, 1995 South Island of New Zealand M5.5 139 km
Mar 30, 1992 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand M5.5 126 km
Jun 21, 1994 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand M5.4 123 km
Oct 20, 1998 104 km NNE of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.4 127 km
Jun 21, 2011 1 km SSE of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.2 134 km
Oct 4, 2010 5 km ESE of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.1 137 km
Jul 6, 2015 56 km NE of Wanaka, New Zealand M5.1 114 km
Jan 19, 2011 2 km S of Prebbleton, New Zealand M5.1 133 km
Sep 3, 2010 16 km NNW of Rakaia, New Zealand M5.1 95 km
Sep 4, 2010 15 km SW of Darfield, New Zealand M5.0 102 km
Jun 5, 2011 0 km E of Rolleston, New Zealand M5.0 126 km
May 9, 2011 2 km ESE of Rolleston, New Zealand M5.0 126 km
Sep 3, 2010 6 km NNE of Rolleston, New Zealand M5.0 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 S CANTERBURY PROVINCE, SOUTH ISLAND Unknown 1.0 m - 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
February 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Warmest
March 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
April 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
June 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in Driest
July 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in Coldest
August 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in

Pleasant Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 41°F in July to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Pleasant Point

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Joseph's School - - - -
Pleasant Point Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pleasant Point

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100,3FM South Canterbury geraldine, local radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Pleasant Point

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Geraldine Historical Museum
Geraldine Military Musuem
Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Museum
Pleasant Point Railway
South Canterbury Aviation Heritage Centre
South Canterbury Museum
South Canterbury Traction Engine And Transport Museum.

Libraries in Pleasant Point

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Geraldine Library and Service Centre0.0
Timaru District Library0.0

Cafes in Pleasant Point

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Velvet Blend

Veterinaries in Pleasant Point

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pleasant Point VetLife

Train Stations in Pleasant Point

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Keanes Crossing
Pleasant Point

Gas Stations in Pleasant Point

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aorangi Motors Limited
Challenge
Total

Golf Courses in Pleasant Point

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pleasant Point Golf Course
Pleasant Point Golf Course

Ski Resorts Near Pleasant Point

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Dobson Ski Field 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fox Peak Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Roundhill Ski Field 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Pleasant Point

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oamaru AirportOAMMedium Airport
Timaru AirportTIUMedium Airport
Anama airstrip-Small Airport
Ashburton AirportASGSmall Airport
Cattle Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Hakatere Airstrip-Small Airport
Mesopotamia Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Mount Hutt Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Pudding Hill Aerodrome-Small Airport
Rangitata Island Airport-Small Airport
Tekapo Aerodrome-Small Airport
Waimate Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pleasant Point

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St John's

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 Pleasant Point

What is the population of Pleasant Point?

Pleasant Point has a population of 1,470 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,173.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Pleasant Point expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,000, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $171,600 (39% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $858 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pleasant Point?

Pleasant Point has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Pleasant Point?

The job market in Pleasant Point is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $462. There are 135 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pleasant Point?

The median home value in Pleasant Point is $171,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $858. The homeownership rate is 82.9%.

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