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Athenree, New Zealand

Bay of Plenty · New Zealand

Athenree is a small town in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand with a population of 563. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
563 Population 0/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
104.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$18,300 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$18,300 median income, 2.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$218,400 home value, $1,092/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population563
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,300
Per Capita$18,300
Unemployment2.8%

Housing

F
Home Value$218,400
Rent$1,092
Ownership82.1%
Housing Units225

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain104.5 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Population563
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates-37.4667°, 175.9167°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceBay of Plenty
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation104.5 inches (2,655 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,300
Median Age55.0 years

About Athenree

Athenree is a small town in New Zealand (Bay of Plenty) with a population of 563. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Athenree has a population of 563 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,299.8 square miles. The median age is 55.0 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

563
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
55.0yrs
Median Age
41% above New Zealand avg
1,299.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Athenree vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Athenree is $18,300, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,300 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $352, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 52 business establishments.

Income: Athenree vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$18,300
76% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$18,300
Avg Weekly Wage$352

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Athenree is $218,400, 23% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,092 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 82.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 225 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$218,400
23% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,092
6% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.1%
Owner-Occupied82.1%
Renter-Occupied17.9%
Housing Units225

Property Tax

Athenree enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 104.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above New Zealand avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area1,299.8 sq mi (3,366.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-37.4667°N, 175.9167°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.5"
175% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,323 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 15, 1994 83 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand M6.5 143 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 108 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 87 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 137 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 146 km
Aug 18, 1999 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.7 126 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 115 km
May 5, 2023 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 120 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 132 km
Mar 22, 1990 115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.6 129 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 79 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 97 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 77 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 135 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 90 km
Sep 29, 2010 126 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.4 141 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 90 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 88 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 100 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 149 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 36 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 89 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 107 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 112 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 112 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 112 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 151 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Driest
February 65°F (19°C) 4.5 in
March 63°F (17°C) 6.2 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 5.8 in
June 49°F (10°C) 6.8 in Coldest, Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 6.5 in
August 50°F (10°C) 6.7 in
September 53°F (11°C) 5.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 5.5 in

Athenree has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 66.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (4.4").

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Radio Stations near Athenree

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sub FM deep house, drum 'n' bass MP3 192 kbps
Gaia FM (New Zealand) celtic, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
RadiJohan decades, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Radio Te Aroha 88FM community, oldies MP3 128 kbps
The Rhythm 89FM alternative, local AAC

Museums in Athenree

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Heritage museum
Te Aroha District Museum
The Historic Village
Tramway Museum
Village Radio

Libraries in Athenree

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Former Katikati Library0.0
Library and Service Centre0.0
Omokoroa Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Te Aroha Library0.0
Waihi Library0.0
Waihi Public Library0.0

Restaurants in Athenree

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Bowentown

Cafes in Athenree

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flip n Bear Cafe
Orchard Cafe

Golf Courses in Athenree

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Waihi Golf Club

Airports Near Athenree

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium Airport
Rotorua Regional AirportROTMedium Airport
Tauranga AirportTRGMedium Airport
Coromandel AirportCMVSmall Airport
Matakana Island AirportSmall Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Motiti Island AirportSmall Airport
Pauanui AerodromeSmall Airport
Te Aroha AirfieldSmall Airport
Thames AerodromeTMZSmall Airport
Waihi Beach AirportSmall Airport
Wharepapa South AirportSmall Airport
Whitianga AirportWTZSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
1
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 Athenree

What is the population of Athenree?

Athenree has a population of 563 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,299.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Athenree expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,300, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $218,400 (23% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,092 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Athenree?

Athenree enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.5 inches.

How is the job market in Athenree?

The job market in Athenree is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $352. There are 52 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Athenree?

The median home value in Athenree is $218,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,092. The homeownership rate is 82.1%.

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