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Acacia Bay, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Acacia Bay is a small town in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 1,870. Elevation: 1,339 ft (408 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,870 Population 113/sq mi density
1,339 ft Elevation 408 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
56.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$29,760 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$29,760 median income, 1.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$239,200 home value, $1,196/mo rent

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About Acacia Bay

Acacia Bay

Acacia Bay is a suburb of Taupō, on the western edge of Tapuaeharuru Bay Lake Taupō in New Zealand. There are four main beach areas. It is located approximately 3 km (1.9 mi) west of Taupō CBD.

People

Population1,870
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density113/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,760
Per Capita$29,760
Unemployment1.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$239,200
Rent$1,196
Ownership86.5%
Housing Units748

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain56.4 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation1,339 ft (408 m)
Population1,870
Population Density113 / sq mi
Elevation1,339 ft (408 m)
Coordinates-38.7029°, 176.0309°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWaikato Region
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation56.4 inches (1,433 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,760
Median Age52.5 years

About Acacia Bay

Acacia Bay is a small town in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 1,870. The city sits at an elevation of 1,339 feet (408 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Acacia Bay has a population of 1,870 with a density of 113 people per square mile, spread across 16.6 square miles. The median age is 52.5 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,870
Total Population
113
People / sq mi
52.5yrs
Median Age
35% above New Zealand avg
16.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Acacia Bay vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Acacia Bay is $29,760, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,760 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $572, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 172 business establishments.

Income: Acacia Bay vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$29,760
60% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$29,760
Avg Weekly Wage$572

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)172

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Acacia Bay is $239,200, 15% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,196 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 86.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 748 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$239,200
15% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,196
3% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.5%
Owner-Occupied86.5%
Renter-Occupied13.5%
Housing Units748

Property Tax

Acacia Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,339 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 44°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below New Zealand avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average44°F (6°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,339 ft (408 m)
Area16.6 sq mi (42.9 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates-38.7029°N, 176.0309°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.4"
48% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,366 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 134 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 31 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 20 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 134 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 67 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 124 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 148 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 138 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 23 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 14 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 89 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 25 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 58 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 122 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 112 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 114 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 100 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 88 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 75 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 N. NEW ZEALAND Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 261 119 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 39 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m — 16 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m — 30 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake — — 11 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown — — 39 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taupo (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 13 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 32 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 41 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 61 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 76 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 77 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 159 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 166 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in Warmest
February 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in
June 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
July 44°F (6°C) 4.9 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 5.3 in
September 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 5.4 in

Acacia Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (3.9").

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Radio Stations near Acacia Bay

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cool Blue Taupo jazz MP3 192 kbps
Chill-Radio chill, relax AAC 48 kbps
Ski FM contemporary hits, ski mountain AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Acacia Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Taupō Museum and Art Gallery

Libraries in Acacia Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Taupō Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Acacia Bay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Central Taupō

Restaurants in Acacia Bay

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Bay Bar and Brasserie

Cafes in Acacia Bay

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brew Coffee
L'Arté Café

Golf Courses in Acacia Bay

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kinloch Golf Club
The Kinloch Club
The Kinloch Club

Breweries in Acacia Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Crafty Trout Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Acacia Bay

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tūroa Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Tukino Skifield 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Whakapapa Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Acacia Bay

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rotorua Regional AirportROTMedium Airport
Taupo AirportTUOMedium Airport
Centennial Park Aerodrome—Small Airport
Galatea Airfield—Small Airport
Mount Tarawera Airport—Small Airport
Rangitaiki Airfield—Small Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Turangi Airport—Small Airport
Waiouru Airport—Small Airport
Wharepapa South Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Acacia Bay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Taupo Bible Church

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Acacia Bay

What is the population of Acacia Bay?

Acacia Bay has a population of 1,870 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 113 people per square mile, spread across 16.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Acacia Bay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,760, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $239,200 (15% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,196 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Acacia Bay?

Acacia Bay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.4 inches.

How is the job market in Acacia Bay?

The job market in Acacia Bay is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $572. There are 172 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Acacia Bay?

The median home value in Acacia Bay is $239,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,196. The homeownership rate is 86.5%.

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