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Ahaura, New Zealand

West Coast · New Zealand

Ahaura is a small town in West Coast, New Zealand with a population of 669. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
669 Population 0/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
115.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$48,800 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,000 home value, $520/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population669
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,800
Per Capita$49,076
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,000
Rent$520
Ownership64.5%
Housing Units268

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain115.5 in/yr
Sunny Days128/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Population669
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates-42.3493°, 171.5393°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWest Coast
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation115.5 inches (2,933 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$48,800
Median Age37.2 years

About Ahaura

Ahaura is a small town in New Zealand (West Coast) with a population of 669. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 115.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Ahaura has a population of 669 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,729.6 square miles. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

669
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below New Zealand avg
1,729.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ahaura vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Ahaura is $48,800, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,076 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $944, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 62 business establishments.

Income: Ahaura vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$48,800
35% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$49,076
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
41% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)62

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ahaura is $104,000, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $520 (55% below the national average of $1,163). 64.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 268 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,000
63% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$520
55% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.5%
Owner-Occupied64.5%
Renter-Occupied35.5%
Housing Units268

Property Tax

Ahaura experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 128 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 115.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below New Zealand avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days128 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area1,729.6 sq mi (4,479.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-42.3493°N, 171.5393°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.5"
204% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 6.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

354 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 28, 2025.

Sep 3, 2010 19 km NE of Methven, New Zealand M7.0 133 km
Jun 18, 1994 56 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.8 69 km
Nov 24, 1995 47 km NW of Oxford, New Zealand M6.2 74 km
Apr 24, 2015 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand M6.1 125 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M6.0 103 km
Jun 19, 1994 40 km N of Methven, New Zealand M6.0 103 km
Jan 28, 1991 29 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.9 40 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.7 87 km
Jan 28, 1991 27 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.7 43 km
Jan 5, 2015 43 km SSE of Hokitika, New Zealand M5.6 82 km
May 29, 1995 South Island of New Zealand M5.5 78 km
Mar 30, 1992 57 km NNW of Methven, New Zealand M5.5 90 km
Jun 21, 1994 47 km N of Methven, New Zealand M5.4 96 km
Feb 15, 1991 38 km S of Westport, New Zealand M5.4 30 km
May 4, 2002 66 km W of Wakefield, New Zealand M5.2 121 km
Feb 9, 2016 79 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand M5.2 129 km
Aug 29, 1996 74 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.2 101 km
Feb 10, 1990 85 km ESE of Westport, New Zealand M5.1 80 km
Sep 3, 2010 16 km NNW of Rakaia, New Zealand M5.1 145 km
Sep 3, 2010 6 km NNE of Rolleston, New Zealand M5.0 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND Earthquake 6.5 m 2 131 km
1913 TASMAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 61 km
1869 NEW ZEALAND Unknown 0.6 m 63 km
1922 SE. NEW ZEALAND Earthquake 0.4 m 140 km
1978 OFF EAST COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND Meteorological 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 9.0 in
February 60°F (16°C) 6.0 in Warmest, Driest
March 58°F (14°C) 7.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 9.5 in
May 47°F (9°C) 11.7 in
June 43°F (6°C) 8.0 in
July 43°F (6°C) 7.5 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 7.3 in
September 48°F (9°C) 12.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 13.6 in Wettest
November 54°F (12°C) 12.6 in
December 58°F (14°C) 10.3 in

Ahaura has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 43°F in July to 60°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 115.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.6") and February the driest (6.0").

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Schools in Ahaura

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Paparoa Range School
Awahono School - Grey Valley
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Hotels in Ahaura

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ikamatua Hotel

Gas Stations in Ahaura

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allied 24/7 Fuel

Ski Resorts Near Ahaura

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Temple Basin Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ahaura

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hokitika AirfieldHKKMedium Airport
Westport AirportWSZMedium Airport
Greymouth AirportGMNSmall Airport
Lake Haupiri/Gloriavale Christian Community AirportSmall Airport

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 Ahaura

What is the population of Ahaura?

Ahaura has a population of 669 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,729.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.2 years.

Is Ahaura expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $104,000 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $520 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ahaura?

Ahaura has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 128 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 115.5 inches.

How is the job market in Ahaura?

The unemployment rate in Ahaura is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $944. There are 62 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ahaura?

The median home value in Ahaura is $104,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $520. The homeownership rate is 64.5%.

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