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Stoke, New Zealand

Nelson Region · New Zealand

Stoke is a small city in Nelson Region, New Zealand with a population of 19,850. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
19,850 Population 61/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
59.6 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$48,800 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$249,600 home value, $1,248/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population19,850
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density61/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,800
Per Capita$49,076
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$249,600
Rent$1,248
Ownership64.5%
Housing Units7,940

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain59.6 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population19,850
Population Density61 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates-41.3167°, 173.2333°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceNelson Region
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation59.6 inches (1,514 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.5 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$48,800
Median Age37.2 years

About Stoke

Stoke is a small city in New Zealand (Nelson Region) with a population of 19,850. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.6 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Stoke has a population of 19,850 with a density of 61 people per square mile, spread across 326.8 square miles. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

19,850
Total Population
61
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below New Zealand avg
326.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Stoke vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Stoke is $48,800, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,076 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $944, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,826 business establishments.

Income: Stoke vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,800
35% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$49,076
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
41% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)1,826

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Stoke is $249,600, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,248 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 64.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 7,940 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$249,600
11% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,248
7% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.5%
Owner-Occupied64.5%
Renter-Occupied35.5%
Housing Units7,940

Property Tax

Climate in Stoke

Stoke has an average annual temperature of 10.6°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jan (16.6°C), the coldest is Jul (5.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1166 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.6°C / 62°F 7° / 27.8° 42.6
Feb 16°C / 61°F 6.3° / 26.8° 82.5
Mar 13.8°C / 57°F 5.1° / 24.3° 76.1
Apr 11°C / 52°F 2.9° / 19.6° 79.6
May 8.7°C / 48°F 0.4° / 17.2° 114.9
Jun 6.5°C / 44°F -0.6° / 13.1° 109.7
Jul 5.5°C / 42°F -1.3° / 12° 139.2
Aug 5.9°C / 43°F -1.8° / 13.4° 129.1
Sep 7.3°C / 45°F -0.9° / 15.5° 99.5
Oct 9.3°C / 49°F 0.2° / 18.4° 89.1
Nov 11.9°C / 53°F 2.9° / 21.2° 96.3
Dec 14.2°C / 57°F 5.1° / 23.7° 107.9
Stoke experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 59.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below New Zealand avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area326.8 sq mi (846.5 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates-41.3167°N, 173.2333°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,029 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 102 km
Aug 16, 2013 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 90 km
Apr 24, 2015 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand M6.1 85 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M6.0 120 km
May 27, 1992 21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.0 53 km
Jul 20, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 103 km
Aug 16, 2013 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 83 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 94 km
Jan 28, 1991 29 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.9 149 km
Mar 22, 1995 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.8 73 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 138 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.7 126 km
Jan 28, 1991 27 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.7 147 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 145 km
Jul 18, 2013 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 101 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 89 km
Aug 16, 2013 25 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 85 km
Mar 13, 2005 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 130 km
Jan 5, 2017 36 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 90 km
Jul 15, 2009 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 - 148 km
1868 NEW ZEALAND Earthquake 3.0 m - 126 km
2013 WELLINGTON Earthquake 0.1 m - 90 km
2013 COOK STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m - 102 km
1855 WHARANUI Earthquake - - 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
February 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
June 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
July 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 5.7 in Wettest
September 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
December 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in

Stoke has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 44°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Stoke

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Birchwood School - - - -
Nayland College - - - -
Broadgreen Intermediate School - - - -
Nayland Primary School - - - -
Stoke School - - - -
Nelson Christian Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Stoke

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Brian FM 105.6 Nelson NZ - AAC 128 kbps
BeachFM 106.3 00s, 60s MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Stoke

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Founders Heritage Park
Maritime museum
Motueka Museum
Nelson Classic Car Museum
Nelson Provincial Museum
Port Museum

Libraries in Stoke

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Elma Turner Library0.0
Mapua Community Library0.0
Mapua Library0.0
Motueka Library0.0
Nightingale Library Tāhunanui0.0
Richmond Library0.0
Stoke Library0.0
Wakefield Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Stoke

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Nelson Farmers Market
The Nelson Market

Hotels in Stoke

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Turf Hotel

Restaurants in Stoke

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hong Yun
The Bach

Cafes in Stoke

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brews & Bikes
Greenmeadows Cafe
Infused
McCashin's Tap Room
Pic's Peanut Butter World
The Coffee Factory
The Indian Café

Monuments in Stoke

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pic's Jar

Dentists in Stoke

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fresh Dental
One Dental

Veterinaries in Stoke

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pet Doctors Stoke

Gas Stations in Stoke

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mobil Stoke
NZ #410372174
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Breweries in Stoke

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Two Thumbs Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Stoke

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Stoke

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Stoke

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nelson AirportNSNMedium Airport
Woodbourne AirportBHEMedium Airport
Lake Station Airport-Small Airport
Motueka AirportMZPSmall Airport
Omaka Blenheim Airport-Small Airport
Picton AerodromePCNSmall Airport
Takaka AirportKTFSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Stoke

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Annesbrook Church
Elim Christian Centre - Nelson
Elim Christian Centre Nelson
Saint Andrew's
Saint Barnabas
Saint Francis of Assisi
Stoke Baptist Church

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 Stoke

What is the population of Stoke?

Stoke has a population of 19,850 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 326.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.2 years.

Is Stoke expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,600 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,248 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Stoke?

Stoke has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.6 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Stoke?

The unemployment rate in Stoke is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $944. There are 1,826 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Stoke?

The median home value in Stoke is $249,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,248. The homeownership rate is 64.5%.

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