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Ahipara, New Zealand

Northland · New Zealand

Ahipara is a small town in Northland, New Zealand with a population of 1,093. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
1,093 Population 1/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
54.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$19,740 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$19,740 median income, 8.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$169,600 home value, $848/mo rent

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About Ahipara

Ahipara

Ahipara is a town and locality in Northland, New Zealand at the southern end of Ninety Mile Beach, with the Tauroa Peninsula to the west and Herekino Forest to the east. Ahipara Bay is to the north west. Kaitaia is 14 km to the north east, and Pukepoto is between the two.

People

Population1,093
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$19,740
Per Capita$19,740
Unemployment8.7%

Housing

D
Home Value$169,600
Rent$848
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units437

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain54.1 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population1,093
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates-35.1660°, 173.1556°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceNorthland
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation54.1 inches (1,375 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,740
Median Age45.2 years

About Ahipara

Ahipara is a small town in New Zealand (Northland) with a population of 1,093. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Ahipara has a population of 1,093 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,009.5 square miles. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,093
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above New Zealand avg
1,009.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ahipara vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Ahipara is $19,740, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,740 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $380, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 101 business establishments.

Income: Ahipara vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$19,740
74% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$19,740
Avg Weekly Wage$380

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)101

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ahipara is $169,600, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $848 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 437 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,600
40% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$848
27% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units437

Property Tax

Climate in Ahipara

Ahipara has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 1314 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.4°C / 67°F 14.9° / 23.9° 77.4
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 15.5° / 24.8° 82.6
Mar 18.8°C / 66°F 14.4° / 23.3° 81.5
Apr 17.3°C / 63°F 13.3° / 21.3° 97.8
May 15°C / 59°F 11.2° / 18.7° 135.4
Jun 13°C / 55°F 9.4° / 16.6° 158.2
Jul 12°C / 54°F 8.4° / 15.7° 166.7
Aug 12.3°C / 54°F 8.6° / 16° 125.4
Sep 13.5°C / 56°F 9.7° / 17.3° 130.5
Oct 14.5°C / 58°F 10.7° / 18.3° 84.8
Nov 15.9°C / 61°F 11.9° / 19.9° 78.3
Dec 18°C / 64°F 14.1° / 22° 95.8
Ahipara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above New Zealand avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area1,009.5 sq mi (2,614.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-35.1660°N, 173.1556°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.42"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.15"

Air Quality

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kaikohe-Bay of Islands (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 69 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
February 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
March 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
June 55°F (13°C) 6.4 in Wettest
July 54°F (12°C) 5.9 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 5.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
December 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Driest

Ahipara has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and December the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Ahipara

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ahipara School
Herekino School
Pukepoto School
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Libraries in Ahipara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kaitāia library0.0

Hotels in Ahipara

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

YHA Ahipara

Cafes in Ahipara

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gumdiggers

Gas Stations in Ahipara

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NZ #309992317

Golf Courses in Ahipara

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaitaia Golf Club

Airports Near Ahipara

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kaitaia AirportKATMedium Airport
Ahu AirstripSmall Airport
Broadwood AirstripSmall Airport
Fisher Riley North AirstripSmall Airport
Fisher Riley South AirstripSmall Airport
Houhora North AirstripSmall Airport
Kahikatoa AirstripSmall Airport
Kaikohe AirportKKOSmall Airport
Kohe AirstripSmall Airport
Mangamuka Bridge AirstripSmall Airport
Maungaparenua AirstripSmall Airport
Ngataki AirportSmall Airport
Ngatieke AirstripSmall Airport
Omapere AirstripSmall Airport
Pamapuria AirstripSmall Airport
Paponga AirstripSmall Airport
Pawarenga Road AirstripSmall Airport
Pukemiro AirstripSmall Airport
Puriri Block AirstripSmall Airport
Rangiahua AirstripSmall Airport
Rarawa AirportSmall Airport
Remuera Settlement AirstripSmall Airport
Rotokoma AirstripSmall Airport
Runaruna AirstripSmall Airport
Sandhills AirstripSmall Airport
Takahue AirstripSmall Airport
Te Paki AirportSmall Airport
Te Rore AirstripSmall Airport
Umawera AirstripSmall Airport
Waihopo AirstripSmall Airport
Waihou Valley AirstripSmall Airport
Waimaho AirstripSmall Airport
Wairapakuru AirstripSmall Airport
Waitiki AerodromeSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ahipara

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ahipara Bible Chapel

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Ahipara

What is the population of Ahipara?

Ahipara has a population of 1,093 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,009.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ahipara expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,740, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,600 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $848 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ahipara?

Ahipara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.1 inches.

How is the job market in Ahipara?

The job market in Ahipara faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $380. There are 101 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ahipara?

The median home value in Ahipara is $169,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $848. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

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