Categories in Waimate
Car Repair and MaintenanceGas StationMechanicFarmingJustice of the PeaceVillage HallConstruction of buildingsElectrical Installation ServiceElectricianHome Repair ContractorEducationMuseumsTourist AttractionCafesRestaurantsAtm'sMedical clinicHair SalonBack OfficeBusiness Management ConsultantBusiness to Business ServiceReal Estate AgencyReal Estate AgentsDepartment storesGift ShopShoppingShopping otherPublic parksSports AssociationBed and breakfastsHotels and motelsLodging
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Waimate
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 22 | — |
| Other accommodation | 20 | 65 years |
| Restaurants | 17 | — |
| Scientific and technical services | 15 | — |
| Corporate management | 14 | — |
| Education | 14 | — |
| Shopping other | 12 | — |
| Sports clubs | 10 | — |
| Public parks | 9 | — |
| Religion | 9 | — |
| Real estate | 8 | — |
| Museums | 8 | — |
| Car repair | 8 | — |
| Retail of textiles | 8 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 8 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 7 | — |
| All food and beverage | 7 | — |
| Other construction | 7 | — |
Waimate Facts
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Population | 2,001 |
| Male Population | 943 (47.1%) |
| Female Population | 1,058 (52.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +25.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -1.2% |
| Median Age | 46.1 years (Male: 45.1, Female: 46.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $29,974 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 3 |
| Neighborhoods | Waimate, RD8, Timaru Central, Glenavy, WAIMATE |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -44.72836, 171.05009 |
| Postal Codes | 7924, 7960, 7978 |
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Waimate Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,597 | 1,790 | 2,025 | 2,340 | 2,001 | 2,086 | 2,146 |
| Population Density | 912.6 / km² | 1,022.9 / km² | 1,157.1 / km² | 1,337.1 / km² | 1,143.4 / km² | 1,192 / km² | 1,226.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWaimate Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 1.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waimate | +25.3% | +11.8% | -1.2% |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | — | — | — |
| New Zealand | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Waimate Median Age
Median Age: 46.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waimate | 46.1 yrs | 46.9 yrs | 45.1 yrs |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | 39.9 yrs | 40.9 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Waimate Population Density
Population Density: 1,143 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waimate | 2,001 | 1.75 km² | 1,143 / km² |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | 573,579 | 56,795 km² | 10.1 / km² |
| New Zealand | 4.4 million | 270,103.3 km² | 16.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Waimate Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1730 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Waimate
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Waimate
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Waimate
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Waimate
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Waimate
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Waimate Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $19,940 | $23,405 | $24,872 | $29,791 | $31,136 | $31,354 | $28,928 | $29,974 |
| Total GDP | $67.3M | $82.9M | $91M | $116.2M | $129.1M | $136M | $128.9M | $135.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Waimate CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waimate | 17,103 tn | 8.55 tn | 9,772.9 tons/km² |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | 4,175,458 tn | 7.28 tn | 73.5 tons/km² |
| New Zealand | 37,929,206 tn | 8.61 tn | 140.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Waimate CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 17,103 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9,772.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10/18 | 10:23 AM | 3.6 | 98.6 km | 10,150 m | 74km WNW of Pleasant Point, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/11 | 3:42 AM | 4.3 | 43 km | 5,300 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/11 | 12:39 AM | 4.4 | 98.9 km | 5,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/11 | 12:34 AM | 4.2 | 98.7 km | 5,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/11 | 12:33 AM | 4.3 | 99.4 km | 5,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/11 | 12:10 AM | 4.2 | 96.5 km | 8,600 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/26/09 | 7:57 PM | 4.3 | 97.7 km | 5,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/09 | 4:46 PM | 4.3 | 99.1 km | 14,100 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/06 | 11:03 PM | 3.7 | 89.1 km | 12,000 m | off the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 12/24/04 | 8:44 AM | 3.9 | 92.7 km | 12,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Waimate
Waimate is a town and part of the Waimate District in the South Island of New Zealand. It is 45.7 km south of Timaru in south Canterbury, 20 km north of the Waitaki River. population of Waimate District at the 2006 census was 7,206 people. Waimate h..
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