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Roslyn, New Zealand

Manawatu-Wanganui · New Zealand

Roslyn is a small town in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand with a population of 2,650. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
2,650 Population 11/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
70.7 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$24,240 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$24,240 median income, 3.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$234,000 home value, $1,170/mo rent

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About Roslyn

Roslyn

Roslyn is a suburb in the city of Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand.

People

Population2,650
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density11/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,240
Per Capita$24,240
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

F
Home Value$234,000
Rent$1,170
Ownership67.2%
Housing Units1,060

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain70.7 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Population2,650
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Coordinates-40.3382°, 175.6252°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceManawatu-Wanganui
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation70.7 inches (1,795 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$24,240
Median Age41.2 years

About Roslyn

Roslyn is a small town in New Zealand (Manawatu-Wanganui) with a population of 2,650. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.7 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Roslyn has a population of 2,650 with a density of 11 people per square mile, spread across 242.7 square miles. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,650
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above New Zealand avg
242.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Roslyn vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Roslyn is $24,240, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,240 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $466, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 244 business establishments.

Income: Roslyn vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$24,240
68% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$24,240
Avg Weekly Wage$466

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)244

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Roslyn is $234,000, 17% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,170 (1% above the national average of $1,163). 67.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,060 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$234,000
17% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,170
1% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.2%
Owner-Occupied67.2%
Renter-Occupied32.8%
Housing Units1,060

Property Tax

Roslyn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 70.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area242.7 sq mi (628.6 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-40.3382°N, 175.6252°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.7"
86% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.47"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,251 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 38 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 40 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 39 km
Sep 19, 1995 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.8 143 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 95 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 147 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 102 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 50 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 139 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 57 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 110 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 63 km
Oct 6, 1990 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand M5.5 141 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 142 km
Jun 9, 1991 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand M5.4 108 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 77 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 76 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km SE of Upper Hutt, New Zealand M5.3 104 km
Apr 25, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.3 82 km
Feb 18, 2003 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 N. NEW ZEALAND Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 261 72 km
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (118 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 118 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 131 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 172 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest
February 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
June 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in Coldest
July 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in
August 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
September 51°F (10°C) 5.5 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
December 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in

Roslyn has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 47°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Roslyn

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Freyberg High School
Ross Intermediate School
Russell Street School
Saint Mary's School
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Radio Stations near Roslyn

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2XS FM Palmerston North retro, rock MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Roslyn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bulls Museum
Coach House Museum
Luttrells Gardens and Museum
Rugby Museum
Shannon Railway Station Museum & Visitor Centre
Te Manawa Museum
Tokomaru Steam Engine Museum
Traction Engine Museum
Tui Brewery Museum

Libraries in Roslyn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ashhurst Community Library0.0
Awapuni Library0.0
Bulls Library0.0
Feilding Public Library0.0
Library0.0
Linton Camp Community Library0.0
Palmerston North City Library0.0
Palmerston North City Library0.0
Sanson Community Library0.0
Sanson Library0.0
Shannon Library0.0
Te Pātikitiki Community Library0.0
Youth Space0.0

Farmers Markets in Roslyn

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Albert Street Market (Saturday)

Clinics in Roslyn

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kauri Healthcare
The Birthing Centre (117 Ruahine Street)

Gas Stations in Roslyn

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Caltex
Caltex
Gull
Mobil

Breweries in Roslyn

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tui Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Roslyn

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Roslyn

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hood AirportMROMedium Airport
Palmerston North AirportPMRMedium Airport
Paraparaumu AirportPPQMedium Airport
RNZAF Base OhakeaOHAMedium Airport
Wanganui AirportWAGMedium Airport
Alfredton AirportSmall Airport
Dannevirke AerodromeSmall Airport
Feilding AirportSmall Airport
Foxpine AerodromeSmall Airport
Otaki AirportSmall Airport
Taihape AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Roslyn

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church on Vogel
Hospital chapel
Lifechurch
Saint Marys Church
Samoan Assembly of God

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 Roslyn

What is the population of Roslyn?

Roslyn has a population of 2,650 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 242.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Roslyn expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,240, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $234,000 (17% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Roslyn?

Roslyn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.7 inches.

How is the job market in Roslyn?

Roslyn has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $466. There are 244 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Roslyn?

The median home value in Roslyn is $234,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,170. The homeownership rate is 67.2%.

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