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Thames, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Thames is a small city in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 7,136. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
7,136 Population 5/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
76.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$16,260 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$16,260 median income, 7.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$150,800 home value, $754/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,136
Median Age58.6 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$16,260
Per Capita$16,260
Unemployment7.2%

Housing

F
Home Value$150,800
Rent$754
Ownership56.2%
Housing Units2,854

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain76.5 in/yr
Sunny Days197/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population7,136
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-37.1383°, 175.5401°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWaikato Region
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation76.5 inches (1,944 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,260
Median Age58.6 years

About Thames

Thames is a small city in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 7,136. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Thames has a population of 7,136 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,301.1 square miles. The median age is 58.6 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,136
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
58.6yrs
Median Age
51% above New Zealand avg
1,301.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Thames vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Thames is $16,260, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,260 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $313, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 657 business establishments.

Income: Thames vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$16,260
78% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$16,260
Avg Weekly Wage$313

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)657

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Thames is $150,800, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $754 (35% below the national average of $1,163). 56.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,854 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,800
47% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$754
35% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership56.2%
Owner-Occupied56.2%
Renter-Occupied43.8%
Housing Units2,854

Property Tax

Thames experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above New Zealand avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area1,301.1 sq mi (3,369.7 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-37.1383°N, 175.5401°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.5"
101% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

874 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 132 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 141 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 128 km
Mar 22, 1990 115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.6 149 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 109 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 138 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 140 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 143 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 137 km
Jun 12, 2008 45 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.2 145 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 68 km
Sep 8, 2002 25 km N of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.1 134 km
Jan 24, 2021 16 km E of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.1 137 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km ENE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.1 113 km
Mar 21, 2009 North Island of New Zealand M5.1 136 km
Jan 4, 2020 99 km E of Tairua, New Zealand M5.1 129 km
Jan 2, 1993 17 km N of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 112 km
Sep 10, 1994 47 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 121 km
Jan 18, 2011 5 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 123 km
Mar 28, 2007 17 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.0 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 65 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 65 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 138 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 150 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 151 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 159 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 191 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Warmest
March 61°F (16°C) 6.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 6.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 6.5 in
June 48°F (9°C) 8.2 in
July 47°F (8°C) 7.8 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 8.5 in Wettest
September 51°F (10°C) 8.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
December 60°F (16°C) 5.6 in

Thames has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 47°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 76.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (4.4").

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Schools in Thames

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Thames High School - - - -
Matatoki School - - - -
Thames South School - - - -
Pārāwai School - - - -
Moanataiari School - - - -
Saint Francis School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Thames

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFM Coromandel community radio, contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
RadiJohan decades, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Radio Te Aroha 88FM community, oldies MP3 128 kbps
The Rhythm 89FM alternative, local AAC

Museums in Thames

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Thames Historical Museum
Thames School of Mines Museum

Libraries in Thames

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Thames Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Thames

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmers Market

Hotels in Thames

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kopu Station Hotel

Restaurants in Thames

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gastronomics
Gastronomics
Nakontong Restaurant
Pizza Hut

Cafes in Thames

18 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bayon Expresso
Boiler House
Cafe Melbourne
Caffe Uno
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
Courtyard Cafe
Food For Thought
Grahamstown Coffee Shack
hi stranger
Hot Chocolate Cafe
Kopu Cafe
Sola Cafe
Sugar Cafe
Sunburst Coffee Lounge
Tastebud
Thames Bakehouse Cafe
The Bakehouse
The Wharf Coffee House & Bar

Cinemas in Thames

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Embassy Cinemas
Leftbank Theatre

Dentists in Thames

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Dental Health Group

Veterinaries in Thames

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anexa FVC
Franklin Vets
Hauraki Veterinary Services

Train Stations in Thames

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grahamstown Station
Grahamstown Station

Gas Stations in Thames

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Caltex Kopu Diesel Stop
Gull
Mobil
Mobil Kopu

Banks in Thames

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bank of New Zealand
Kiwibank
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Thames

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Goldfields Shopping Centre

Golf Courses in Thames

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Thames Golf Club

Airports Near Thames

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ardmore AirportAMZMedium Airport
Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium Airport
Tauranga AirportTRGMedium Airport
Coromandel AirportCMVSmall Airport
Drury Airfield-Small Airport
Great Mercury Airport-Small Airport
Kelly Field-Small Airport
Matakana Island Airport-Small Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Mercer1 PDZ Airport-Small Airport
Pauanui Aerodrome-Small Airport
Raglan AerodromeRAGSmall Airport
Te Aroha Airfield-Small Airport
Te Kowhai Airfield-Small Airport
Thames AerodromeTMZSmall Airport
Waiheke Island AerodromeWIKSmall Airport
Waihi Beach Airport-Small Airport
Whitianga AirportWTZSmall Airport

Post Offices in Thames

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kiwibank
NZ Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Thames

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Christ
Equippers Church
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Saint George's Anglican Church / Thames Anglican Church
Saint James Church
Seventh Day Adventist Church Thames
St Francis of Assisi Church
Thames Baptist Church
Thames Elim Church
Thames Gospel Chapel
Thames Masonic Centre
The Salvation Army - Thames

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 Thames

What is the population of Thames?

Thames has a population of 7,136 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,301.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Thames expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,260, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $150,800 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $754 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Thames?

Thames has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.5 inches.

How is the job market in Thames?

The unemployment rate in Thames is 7.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $313. There are 657 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Thames?

The median home value in Thames is $150,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $754. The homeownership rate is 56.2%.

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