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Temple View, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Temple View is a small town in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 1,280. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,280 Population 22/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
51.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$23,340 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$23,340 median income, 3.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent

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About Temple View

Temple View

Temple View is a suburb of the city of Hamilton, New Zealand. Temple View was established in the 1950s from the construction of the Hamilton New Zealand Temple and the Church College of New Zealand by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Access to the suburb is through Dinsdale, and then along Tuhikaramea Road.

People

Population1,280
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density22/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,340
Per Capita$23,340
Unemployment3.9%

Housing

D
Home Value$208,000
Rent$1,040
Ownership60.5%
Housing Units512

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain51.4 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population1,280
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates-37.8208°, 175.2255°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWaikato Region
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation51.4 inches (1,305 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,340
Median Age29.9 years

About Temple View

Temple View is a small town in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 1,280. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Temple View has a population of 1,280 with a density of 22 people per square mile, spread across 57.9 square miles. The median age is 29.9 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,280
Total Population
22
People / sq mi
29.9yrs
Median Age
23% below New Zealand avg
57.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Temple View vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Temple View is $23,340, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,340 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $449, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 118 business establishments.

Income: Temple View vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$23,340
69% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$23,340
Avg Weekly Wage$449

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)118

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Temple View is $208,000, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,040 (11% below the national average of $1,163). 60.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 512 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,000
26% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,040
11% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership60.5%
Owner-Occupied60.5%
Renter-Occupied39.5%
Housing Units512

Property Tax

Temple View enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above New Zealand avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area57.9 sq mi (150.0 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates-37.8208°N, 175.2255°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

972 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Jul 30, 2025.

Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 100 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 145 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 110 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 95 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 123 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 101 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 114 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 105 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 148 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 117 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 138 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 93 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 148 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 129 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 125 km
Oct 26, 2011 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.2 129 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 65 km
Jun 19, 2005 57 km ESE of Waitara, New Zealand M5.1 150 km
Sep 4, 2019 13 km SW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.1 125 km
Jan 24, 2021 16 km E of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.1 112 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 1 134 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 125 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 130 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 128 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maroa (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 100 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 107 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 109 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 117 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 117 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 130 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 153 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 165 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 175 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 193 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
July 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in Coldest, 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

Temple View has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 48°F in July 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 Temple View

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Whatawhata School - - - -
Ngahinapouri School - - - -
Koromatua School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Temple View

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 Temple View

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cambridge Museum
Classics Museum
Te Awamutu Museum
Te Rahui Center
Waikato Museum

Libraries in Temple View

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
New Te Awamutu 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 Temple View

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Made Hamilton

Restaurants in Temple View

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vilagrads

Cafes in Temple View

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boho Flower Farm
His & Hers Espresso Bar
The Village Cafe and Eatery

Veterinaries in Temple View

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Global Veterinary Services Whatawhata

Gas Stations in Temple View

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

G.A.S.

Golf Courses in Temple View

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ngāhinapōuri Golf Course
Park International Country Club
Te Kowhai Golf Course

Breweries in Temple View

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bootleg Brewery
Good George

Stadiums & Teams in Temple View

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Temple View

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium Airport
Drury Airfield-Small Airport
Kelly Field-Small Airport
Limestone Downs Airport-Small Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Mercer1 PDZ Airport-Small Airport
Raglan AerodromeRAGSmall Airport
Te Aroha Airfield-Small Airport
Te Kowhai Airfield-Small Airport
Te Kuiti Aerodrome-Small Airport
Thames AerodromeTMZSmall Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Waihi Beach Airport-Small Airport
Wharepapa South Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Temple View

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building

Churches & Religious Organizations in Temple View

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hamilton New Zealand Temple
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 Temple View

What is the population of Temple View?

Temple View has a population of 1,280 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 57.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.9 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Temple View expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,340, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,000 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Temple View?

Temple View enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.4 inches.

How is the job market in Temple View?

Temple View has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $449. There are 118 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Temple View?

The median home value in Temple View is $208,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,040. The homeownership rate is 60.5%.

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