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Birkenhead, New Zealand

Auckland · New Zealand

Birkenhead is a small city in Auckland, New Zealand with a population of 10,720. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
10,720 Population 592/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
74.6 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$30,660 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$30,660 median income, 3.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$286,000 home value, $1,430/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population10,720
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density592/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,660
Per Capita$30,660
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

F
Home Value$286,000
Rent$1,430
Ownership61.3%
Housing Units4,288

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain74.6 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Population10,720
Population Density592 / sq mi
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Coordinates-36.8082°, 174.7202°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceAuckland
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation74.6 inches (1,894 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$30,660
Median Age36.5 years

About Birkenhead

Birkenhead is a small city in New Zealand (Auckland) with a population of 10,720. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.6 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Birkenhead has a population of 10,720 with a density of 592 people per square mile, spread across 18.1 square miles. The median age is 36.5 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,720
Total Population
592
People / sq mi
36.5yrs
Median Age
6% below New Zealand avg
18.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Birkenhead vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Birkenhead is $30,660, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,660 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $590, 59% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 986 business establishments.

Income: Birkenhead vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,660
59% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$30,660
Avg Weekly Wage$590

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)986

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Birkenhead is $286,000, 1% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,430 (23% above the national average of $1,163). 61.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,288 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$286,000
1% above New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,430
23% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.3%
Owner-Occupied61.3%
Renter-Occupied38.7%
Housing Units4,288

Property Tax

Climate in Birkenhead

Birkenhead has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.5°C), the coldest is Jul (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1133 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.6°C / 67°F 15.4° / 23.7° 55.5
Feb 20.5°C / 69°F 16.1° / 24.8° 61.1
Mar 18.9°C / 66°F 14.6° / 23.2° 82.5
Apr 16.9°C / 62°F 12.9° / 20.9° 81.6
May 14.8°C / 59°F 11.4° / 18.1° 129.0
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 9.3° / 15.8° 122.7
Jul 11.6°C / 53°F 8.5° / 14.8° 129.0
Aug 12°C / 54°F 8.6° / 15.4° 118.7
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 9.6° / 16.8° 114.1
Oct 14.6°C / 58°F 11.1° / 18.2° 84.8
Nov 16.2°C / 61°F 12.3° / 20° 68.0
Dec 18.4°C / 65°F 14.4° / 22.5° 86.0
Birkenhead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 74.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above New Zealand avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area18.1 sq mi (46.9 km²)
Population Density592/sq mi
Coordinates-36.8082°N, 174.7202°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.6"
96% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 2, 2023.

Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 144 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 129 km
Jul 11, 1990 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.9 135 km
Jul 6, 2010 5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand M4.8 130 km
Feb 2, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M4.6 127 km
May 17, 1999 39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand M4.5 129 km
Feb 21, 2007 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M4.5 39 km
Jul 27, 2006 8 km NNE of Katikati, New Zealand M4.4 133 km
Aug 25, 1997 22 km NW of Matamata, New Zealand M4.3 122 km
May 29, 1994 25 km SW of Hamilton, New Zealand M4.2 132 km
Oct 13, 2000 10 km W of Katikati, New Zealand M4.2 126 km
May 4, 2012 21 km E of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.2 145 km
Aug 25, 2012 45 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M4.1 145 km
Jun 16, 1994 4 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.1 149 km
Jan 15, 2008 12 km ESE of Katikati, New Zealand M4.1 146 km
Apr 22, 2006 28 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.1 146 km
May 21, 2011 13 km SE of Katikati, New Zealand M4.0 147 km
Feb 20, 2011 9 km NNE of Waihi, New Zealand M4.0 118 km
Mar 31, 2012 46 km E of Tairua, New Zealand M4.0 149 km
Mar 13, 2007 26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand M4.0 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 17 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 124 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 146 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
February 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 56°F (14°C) 4.7 in
June 53°F (12°C) 5.9 in Wettest
July 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in
August 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in Coldest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
December 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in

Birkenhead has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in August to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Birkenhead

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Birkenhead School — — — —
Verran Primary School — — — —
Northcote College — — — —
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Radio Stations near Birkenhead

51 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
The Sound classic rock AAC 130 kbps
Channel X — AAC 130 kbps
The Hits contemporary hits AAC+ 64 kbps
Mai FM rnb AAC 129 kbps
RNZ National MP3 features, national affairs MP3 64 kbps
George FM — AAC 131 kbps
新西兰中文广播电台 FM90.6 Radio Chinese chinese, culture MP3 128 kbps
Easy 80s 80s, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
iHeartCountry New Zealand country, country music AAC+ 64 kbps
RNZ National AAC (128kbps) features, national affairs AAC 128 kbps
Radio X (AQ) mood MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hauraki — AAC+ 64 kbps
Vinyl Radio NZ classic rock, hits AAC+ 160 kbps
Humm Radio bollywood hits, indian radio AAC 130 kbps
JAZZ CAFE easy listening, smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
Sanctuary - AAC christian, worship AAC 64 kbps
Radio Spice (Auckland, New Zealand) music MP3 128 kbps
Sanctuary - MP3 christian, worship MP3 96 kbps
RNZ Pacific MP3 features, national affairs MP3 64 kbps
Sleep Radio ambient, meditation MP3 128 kbps
RNZ Concert AAC (128kbps) classical, classical music AAC 128 kbps
RNZ Concert MP3 classical, classical music MP3 64 kbps
Tiri 2 classic pop, classic rock MP3 192 kbps
West FM Swing Radio 1920s, 1930's MP3 48 kbps
Newstalk ZB — AAC+ 64 kbps
Niu FM - AAC culture, music AAC+ 64 kbps
Gold Sport AM classic rock, live sport AAC+ 64 kbps
East FM classic rock, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Retro Hit Radio 80s, 90s AAC+ 80 kbps
531pi - AAC music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio BurgerFuel alt rock, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
MAD FM Auckland 106.7 commercial free, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
ZFM Global contemporary, internet station MP3 128 kbps
Positively Morrinsville 87.7FM community, contemporary music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Samoa 1593am community, culture MP3 128 kbps
SayHiFM filipino radio in new zealand, filipino station MP3 128 kbps
Niu FM - MP3 culture, music MP3 96 kbps
Raglan Community Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hydra classic hits, piha AAC 192 kbps
Wandering Sheep Radio - Jazz Cafe christian, smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
Planet FM 104.6 - AAC community radio, community AAC 150 kbps
RNZ Pacific AAC (64kbps) features, national affairs AAC 64 kbps
531pi - MP3 music, news MP3 96 kbps
Southern Cross Country country AAC+ 192 kbps
Wandering Sheep Radio - Hope Alive christian, praise MP3 128 kbps
Planet FM 104.6 - MP3 community, community radio MP3 134 kbps
Sport Nation - AAC sports, cricket AAC 66 kbps
Radiowave NZ easy listening MP3 128 kbps
Wandering Sheep Radio - Christian Smooth Jazz christian, smooth jazz MP3
Mountainside FM charity, community OGG 128 kbps
UP FM 107.5 dance MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Birkenhead

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alberton
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Bach 38 Museum
Birkenhead Historical Society Museum
Devonport Museum
Fire Station
Huakaiwaka Visitor Centre
Huia Settlers Museum
McCahon House
Museum of Transport and Technology
Museum of Transport and Technology
Museum of Transport and Technology
National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy
New Zealand Maritime Museum
Old Post Office Museum
Sāmoa House
Te Toi Uku Clay Works

Libraries in Birkenhead

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AL0.0
Albany Memorial Library0.0
Albany Village Library0.0
Albany Village Library0.0
Auckland Central City Library0.0
Auckland Library of Tools0.0
Auckland Library of Tools0.0
AUT Library0.0
Avondale Library0.0
Birkenhead Library & Civic Centre0.0
Blockhouse Bay Library0.0
Botanic Gardens Library0.0
Botany Library0.0
Botany Library0.0
Devonport Library0.0
E. H. McCormick Research Library0.0
E. H. McCormick Research Library0.0
East Coast Bays Library0.0
Epsom Library0.0
Epsom Library0.0
Ernest And Marion Davis Library0.0
General Library0.0
Glen Eden Library0.0
Glen Innes Library0.0
Glenfield Library0.0
Grey Lynn Library0.0
Herald Island Library0.0
Herald Island Library0.0
Highland Park Library0.0
Howick Library0.0
John Kinder Theological Library0.0
Kumeū Library0.0
Leys Institute Little Library0.0
Leys Institute Little Library0.0
Library0.0
Mangere Bridge Library0.0
Māngere East Library0.0
Māngere East Library0.0
Mangere Town Centre Library0.0
Mangere Town Centre Library0.0
Manukau Library0.0
Manurewa Library0.0
Manurewa Library0.0
Mount Albert Library0.0
Mount Roskill Library0.0
New Lynn War Memorial Library0.0
Northcote Library0.0
Onehunga Library0.0
Orewa Library0.0
Ōtāhuhu Library0.0
Otara Library0.0
Pakuranga Library0.0
Panmure Library0.0
Papatoetoe Library0.0
Parnell Library0.0
Parnell Library0.0
Philomel Library0.0
Piha Community Library0.0
Point Chevalier Library0.0
Rānui Library0.0
Raye Freedman Library0.0
Remuera Library0.0
Saint Heliers Library0.0
Samoa House Library0.0
Samoa House Library0.0
Sylvia Ashton Warner Library0.0
Sylvia Ashton Warner Library0.0
Takapuna Library0.0
Te Ara: New Library0.0
Te Atatū Peninsula Library0.0
Te Atatū Peninsula Library0.0
Te Manawa0.0
Te Matariki Clendon Library0.0
Te Matariki Clendon Library0.0
Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini0.0
The Leys Institute0.0
Titirangi Library0.0
Tupu Youth Library0.0
Waiatarua Community Library0.0
Waitākere Central Library0.0
Walsh Memorial Library0.0
Whangaparāoa Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Birkenhead

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Auckland Fish Market
Auckland Night Market
Auckland Night Market
Auckland Night Market
Avondale Sunday Market
Avondale Sunday Market
Catalina Bay Farmers Market
Grey Lynn Farmers Market
Howick Village Market
The Market
The Shed Collective
Wesley Market
Wesley Market

Restaurants in Birkenhead

35 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

a La Turca
Abruzzo Ristorante Italiano
Bitter Sweet
Blitza Pizza
Burrito House
Chef Rasa Sayang
Coo Japanese Kitchen
Fat Boys
Genzui Ramen Bar
Golden Phoenix
Hayashi Japanese Restaurant
Jose’s Cantina
Kebab Serai
Kebab Serai
KS Curry Place
Kyushu Sushi
Little Miss Saigon
Lok
Maki Sushi
Me & Chef
Mediterranean Cafe and Restaurant
Mokoia Food Hub
Moxie
Mulan Malaysian Restaurant
Osteria Uno
Pinehouse Korean & Japanese Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Royal Spice
Sagar Indian restaurant
Sushi-Ya Sushi
Tano Sushi & Don
Thai Isaan restaurant
Thai Yum Food Hut
The Curry Master
Yummy Korean BBQ

Cafes in Birkenhead

18 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agnes
Bungalo Cafe
Cafe 47
Cheese on Toast Birkenhead
Coffee General
Coffee Time
Coffix
Comma Tea
Duo Eatery
Fika With Me
Generosity Coffee
Java Cafe
Lemon Tree
Purrs & Beans Cat Haven and Café
Standing Room Espresso
Store Beulah
Tank
Woodside Cafe

Clinics in Birkenhead

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birkenhead Health Centre
VECA Medical Health Centre Onewa

Dentists in Birkenhead

5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birkenhead Avenue Dental Centre
Dentist on Birkenhead
Mokoia Road Dental Centre
NZ #395044569
Viva Dental

Veterinaries in Birkenhead

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Onewa Road Veterinary Hospital
Parkhill Veterinary Hospital

Gas Stations in Birkenhead

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Connect Birkenhead
Gull

Banks in Birkenhead

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kiwibank

Shopping Malls in Birkenhead

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birkenhead Mall

Breweries in Birkenhead

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Big Barrel
Big Barrel
Big Barrel
Browns Bay Brewing
Epic Beer
Epic Beer
Garage Project
Garage Project
Garage Project
Little Creatures Brewing
Little Creatures Brewing
St Leonards Brewing
St Leonards Brewing
St Leonards Brewing
TwoFold BrewPub
TwoFold BrewPub
TwoFold BrewPub
Urbanaut Brewing Company
Urbanaut Brewing Company
Urbanaut Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Birkenhead

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Ski Resorts Near Birkenhead

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Snowplanet 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Birkenhead

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Auckland International AirportAKLLarge Airport
Ardmore AirportAMZMedium Airport
RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai—Medium Airport
Drury Airfield—Small Airport
Kaipara Flats Airport—Small Airport
Kelly Field—Small Airport
Limestone Downs Airport—Small Airport
Mercer1 PDZ Airport—Small Airport
Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome—Small Airport
North Shore Aerodrome—Small Airport
Okiwi Station Airport—Small Airport
Omaha Flats Airport—Small Airport
Parakai Aerodrome—Small Airport
Ruawai Aerodrome—Small Airport
Springhill Airport—Small Airport
Waiheke Island AerodromeWIKSmall Airport

Post Offices in Birkenhead

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Birkenhead Post Office

Treatment Centers in Birkenhead

173 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Active+
Acupuncture
Ashley & Martin
Ashley & Martin
Auckland Eye
Auckland Eye
Auckland Eye
Auckland Eye
Auckland Gastroenterology Associates
Auckland Shoulder Clinic
Auckland Shoulder Clinic
Auckland University Optometry Clinic
Auckland University Optometry Clinic
Avondale Family Health Centre
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Balmoral Chiropractic
Bay Audiology Albany
Bay Audiology Browns Bay
Bellevue Health Centre
Bellevue Health Centre
Body Works Clinic
Botany Medical & Urgent Care
Breast Screen Aotearoa
Cannabis Care
Cannabis Care
Chirolink
ChiroMotion
Chiropractor Centre
Conifer Grove Accupuncture and Therapies
Dilworth Hearing
Dilworth Hearing
Dilworth Hearing
Dilworth Hearing
Doctors
Doctors
Dominion Road Surgery
Dominion Road Surgery
Dr Downey Dermatologist
Dr. Weng Key Chan - Otahuhu Family Doctors
Eastcare Urgent Care
Endocopy Auckland
Endocopy Auckland
Epsom Eye Care
Epsom Eye Care
Essential Mens Clinic
Evolve Physiotherapy
Eye Clinic
Eye Institute
Eye Institute
Face Doctors
Family Planning
Family Planning
Flexa clinic
Flexa clinic
Goodwood Park Healthcare Facility
gp+me
gp+me
Great Wall Health Centre
Great Wall Health Centre
Green Cross Clinic
Green Cross Clinic
Greenlane - Penrose Optometrist
Headway House
Headway House
health-i-care - skin
health-i-care - skin
Helander Dermatology
Helander Dermatology
Hobsonville Optometrists
Illumen
Illumen
Institute of Sport Physiotherapy
Insudang Oriental Medical Clinic
K'Road Medical Centre
K'Road Medical Centre
Kowhai Clinic
Kowhai Clinic
Local Doctors
Local Doctors
Maungakiekie Clinic
Mercy Radiology
Mercy Radiology
Mercy Radiology PET & CT
Mercy Radiology PET & CT
Michael Barnes Spine Surgeon
Michael Barnes Spine Surgeon
Migum Wellness Clinics
Molecheck
Molecheck
Morrow Street Clinic
Morrow Street Clinic
Mount Wellington Family Health Centre
New Hope Chinese Medical Clinic
New Zealand Blood Service Donor Centre
New Zealand Blood Service Donor Centre
North Shore Sexual Health Service
North Shore Sexual Health Service
NorthernLights
NorthernLights
Oasis Eye Surgery
Oasis Eye Surgery
Occupational Health
Occupational Health
Odyssey
One Six One
One Six One
OPSM
OPSM
Ormiston Medical Centre
Partial Skin Care
Partial Skin Care
Peak Pilates and Physiotherapy
Physio Connect
Physio Connect
Physio Connect
Physiotherapy
Plunket
Plunket
Plunket
Plunket
Point Chevalier Chiropractic
Point Chevalier Chiropractic
Pro Medical Skin
Pro Medical Skin
Ranfurly Medical Center
Ranfurly Medical Center
Saint Lukes Foot Clinic
Saint Lukes Foot Clinic
Saint Lukes Osteopath
Saint Lukes Osteopath
She long Chinese Medicine Clinic
Shorecare
Shorecare
Skin Institute
Skin Institute
Skintel
Skintopia
Skintopia
Skinworks Clinic
Stonefields Medical Centre
Takanini Surgery
Tend Kingsland Medical Centre
Tend Kingsland Medical Centre
Tend Symonds Street Medical Centre
Tend Symonds Street Medical Centre
The Fono
The Practice
The Skin Science Clinic
Three Kings Accident and Medical
Ti Rakau OMS
Trinity MRI
Trinity MRI
VECA Medical Health Centre Onewa
VECA Medical Health Centre Onewa
Whanau Ora Community Clinic
White Cross
White Cross
Younger By Design
Younger By Design

Churches & Religious Organizations in Birkenhead

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Anglican Church
Birkenhead Community Church
Grace Assembly Auckland
NZ Good Neighbor Church
Saint Philips Presbyterian Church
The Aetherius Society
Zion Hill Methodist Church Birkenhead Parish

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Waterfalls
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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 Birkenhead

What is the population of Birkenhead?

Birkenhead has a population of 10,720 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 592 people per square mile, spread across 18.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Birkenhead expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,660, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $286,000 (1% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,430 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Birkenhead?

Birkenhead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.6 inches.

How is the job market in Birkenhead?

Birkenhead has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $590. There are 986 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Birkenhead?

The median home value in Birkenhead is $286,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,430. The homeownership rate is 61.3%.

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