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Queenwood, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Queenwood is a small town in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 2,610. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
2,610 Population 45/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
70.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$30,540 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$30,540 median income, 4.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$291,200 home value, $1,456/mo rent

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About Queenwood

Queenwood

Queenwood is a suburb in northern Hamilton in New Zealand. This place is separated by Chartwell Park from Chartwell. It is mostly a residential area, with the typical range of local shops. It is located between River Road and Hukanui Road.

People

Population2,610
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density45/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,540
Per Capita$30,540
Unemployment4.2%

Housing

F
Home Value$291,200
Rent$1,456
Ownership68.6%
Housing Units1,044

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain70.1 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population2,610
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates-37.7486°, 175.2656°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWaikato Region
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation70.1 inches (1,781 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$30,540
Median Age38.5 years

About Queenwood

Queenwood is a small town in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 2,610. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Queenwood has a population of 2,610 with a density of 45 people per square mile, spread across 57.9 square miles. The median age is 38.5 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,610
Total Population
45
People / sq mi
38.5yrs
Median Age
1% below New Zealand avg
57.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Queenwood vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Queenwood is $30,540, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,540 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $587, 59% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 240 business establishments.

Income: Queenwood vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,540
59% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$30,540
Avg Weekly Wage$587

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)240

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Queenwood is $291,200, 3% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,456 (25% above the national average of $1,163). 68.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,044 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$291,200
3% above New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,456
25% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.6%
Owner-Occupied68.6%
Renter-Occupied31.4%
Housing Units1,044

Property Tax

Queenwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 70.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above New Zealand avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area57.9 sq mi (150.0 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates-37.7486°N, 175.2656°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.1"
85% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

976 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 103 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 116 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 141 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 103 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 105 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 113 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 127 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 111 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 125 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 142 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 135 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 96 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 123 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 127 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 60 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 M5.1 115 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km ENE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.1 118 km
Apr 20, 1998 60 km W of Turangi, New Zealand M5.1 144 km
Sep 4, 2019 13 km SW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.1 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 1 141 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 131 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 136 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 133 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 101 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 101 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 103 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 116 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 119 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 135 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 160 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 171 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
June 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in Coldest
July 51°F (10°C) 5.4 in Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.5 in
October 56°F (14°C) 4.1 in
November 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in

Queenwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Queenwood

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pukete School
Hamilton North School
Te Kōpuku High
Te Ao Mārama School
Rototuna Senior High School
Rotokauri School
Rototuna Junior High School
Horsham Downs Primary School
Puketaha School
Gordonton School
Waikato Waldorf School
Te Rapa School
Ngā Tāiatea Wharekura
Endeavour School
Hamilton Junior High School
Hukanui School
Hamilton Christian School
Saint Peter Chanel Catholic School
Rototuna School
Fairfield College
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls
Te Totara Primary School
Vardon School
Saint Paul's Collegiate School
Fairfield Intermediate School
Bankwood School
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Radio Stations near Queenwood

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Raglan Communtiy Radio MP3 128 kbps
Rush FM fringe, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Robotic alternative, indie AAC
Free FM 89 Hamilton community, entertainment UNKNOWN
RadiJohan decades, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Radio Te Aroha 88FM community, oldies MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Queenwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cambridge Museum
Classics Museum
Te Rahui Center
Waikato Museum

Libraries in Queenwood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cambridge Toy Library0.0
Campus Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chartwell Library0.0
Dinsdale Library0.0
Education Library, University of Waikato0.0
Glenview LIbrary0.0
Hillcrest Library0.0
Huntly Library0.0
Ngaruawahia Library0.0
Rototuna Library0.0
St Andrews Library0.0
Waipa District Libraries - Cambridge0.0
Wendell B Mendenhall Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Queenwood

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Made Hamilton

Hotels in Queenwood

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Distinction Hamilton

Restaurants in Queenwood

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arang
Big Bao
Camellia House
Friends Cuisine of India
Friends Cuisine of India
Friends of India
Kamel Kebab
Kanak Indian Cuisine
Little India
Lone Star
Mr Sushi
Nando's
Pizza Hut
Smith & McKenzie Steakhouse
St Pierre's Sushi
Sushi Mates
The District Espresso Bar and Eatery
The Wayward Pigeon
Windows Training Restaurant

Cafes in Queenwood

25 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Archies Coffee Kitchen
Brown Lightning Bros
Bryant Bakehouse Cafe & Roasts
Cafe Botannix
Cafe Inc.
Cafe Olive
Chapter One
Cinnamon
Coffee Club
Firepot Cafe
Gong Cha
Grace
Impresso Cafe
Jam at Queenwood
LK Coffee Hub
McGintys Kitchen
Melting Moment
Momento on Maui
Robert Harris
Starbucks
The Bakehouse Cafe
The Coffee Club
Volare
Willow Glen Cafe
Zee Cafe

Cinemas in Queenwood

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Event
Hoyts

Clinics in Queenwood

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chiropractor
Hamilton Radiology
Lifestyle Physiotherapy
Rototuna Physiotherapy Clinic
Tui Medical
Tui Radiology
Waikato Osteopathic Centre

Dentists in Queenwood

9 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chartwell Dental Centre
Flagstaff Dental
Focus 32 Dental
Hamilton Dental Centre
River Road Dental Centre
Rototuna Dental Centre
Tui Dental
Tui Dental
Villa Dental

Veterinaries in Queenwood

8 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anexa
Animates Vet Care
Care Vets
Care Vets 'n' Pets
CareVets Chartwell
Global Veterinary Services
Global Veterinary Services Gordonton
Hamilton Vet Services

Train Stations in Queenwood

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rotokauri

Bus Stations in Queenwood

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rotokauri Transport Hub

Gas Stations in Queenwood

13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP Horsham Downs
BP Truckstop
Caltex
Caltex Te Rapa
G.A.S.
Gull
Mobil
npd
NZ #2610549658
Waitomo
Z Pukete
Z Rotokauri

Banks in Queenwood

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
ANZ
ANZ
ASB Bank
Bank of New Zealand
Bank of New Zealand
Kiwibank
Westpac
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Queenwood

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chartwell Shopping Centre
Te Awa
The Base

Golf Courses in Queenwood

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Callum Brae Family Golf
Hamilton Golf Club
Horsham Downs Golf Club

Breweries in Queenwood

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bootleg Brewery
Good George

Stadiums & Teams in Queenwood

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Queenwood

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Auckland International AirportAKLLarge Airport
Ardmore AirportAMZMedium Airport
Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium Airport
Drury AirfieldSmall Airport
Kelly FieldSmall Airport
Limestone Downs AirportSmall Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Mercer1 PDZ AirportSmall Airport
Pauanui AerodromeSmall Airport
Raglan AerodromeRAGSmall Airport
Te Aroha AirfieldSmall Airport
Te Kowhai AirfieldSmall Airport
Te Kuiti AerodromeSmall Airport
Thames AerodromeTMZSmall Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Waihi Beach AirportSmall Airport
Wharepapa South AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Queenwood

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
paper plus

Treatment Centers in Queenwood

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building

Churches & Religious Organizations in Queenwood

29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Community Church
C3 North City Hamilton
Calvary Chapel - Hamilton
Chapel Hill Community Church / The Vine
Chartwell Cooperating Church (St Alban’s)
Crossroads Church/
Destiny Church
Fellowship Baptist Church
Freedom Christian Church
Generations Church
Gordonton Presbyterian Church
Grace Evangelical Church
Hamilton City Elim Church
Hamilton Northwest Baptist Church
Horsham Downs Community Church / The Village Church
Hukanui Bible Church
Hukanui Reformed Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Life & Light Community Centre
Masjid - Khadijah Rototuna Islamic Centre
Northgate Community Church
Radha Krishna Temple
River City Bible Church
Saint Marys Church
Scots Church
Sikh Temple
St Peter Chanel Parish
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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 Queenwood

What is the population of Queenwood?

Queenwood has a population of 2,610 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 57.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.5 years.

Is Queenwood expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,540, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $291,200 (3% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,456 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Queenwood?

Queenwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.1 inches.

How is the job market in Queenwood?

Queenwood has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $587. There are 240 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Queenwood?

The median home value in Queenwood is $291,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,456. The homeownership rate is 68.6%.

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