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Eltham

City in Taranaki, New Zealand

Overview

Eltham is a quaint rural town in Taranaki, New Zealand, known for its rich dairy heritage and charming historic buildings. With a close-knit community and quiet country atmosphere, it is a gateway to the region's lush farmland and natural beauty.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Taranaki
Population
2,040
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-39.43°, 174.30°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
80
Female Safety
76
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,685
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
73
English
95
Temperature
12.9°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
9.5°C
Record High
27.7°C
Record Low
-0.6°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1131 mm
Internet Speed
87 Mbps
Upload
67 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
NPL
Distance
48 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 79/100.

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