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Coromandel, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Coromandel is a small town in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 1,790. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,790 Population 1/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
68.9 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$16,980 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$16,980 median income, 6.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$156,000 home value, $780/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,790
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$16,980
Per Capita$16,980
Unemployment6.4%

Housing

F
Home Value$156,000
Rent$780
Ownership73.4%
Housing Units716

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain68.9 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population1,790
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-36.7611°, 175.4963°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWaikato Region
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation68.9 inches (1,751 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,980
Median Age56.9 years

About Coromandel

Coromandel is a small town in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 1,790. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Coromandel has a population of 1,790 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,301.1 square miles. The median age is 56.9 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,790
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
56.9yrs
Median Age
46% above New Zealand avg
1,301.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Coromandel vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Coromandel is $16,980, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,980 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $327, 77% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 165 business establishments.

Income: Coromandel vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$16,980
77% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$16,980
Avg Weekly Wage$327

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)165

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Coromandel is $156,000, 45% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $780 (33% below the national average of $1,163). 73.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 716 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,000
45% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$780
33% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.4%
Owner-Occupied73.4%
Renter-Occupied26.6%
Housing Units716

Property Tax

Coromandel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area1,301.1 sq mi (3,369.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-36.7611°N, 175.4963°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.9"
81% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.37"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

411 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 23, 2025.

Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 126 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 108 km
Sep 12, 1990 122 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.1 149 km
Jan 4, 2020 99 km E of Tairua, New Zealand M5.1 130 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km ENE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.1 144 km
Jul 2, 2021 7 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 134 km
Sep 10, 1994 47 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 143 km
Jan 27, 2007 121 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.0 146 km
Mar 20, 2011 30 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 128 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 101 km
Apr 25, 2006 109 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.0 139 km
Oct 23, 1991 71 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M4.9 150 km
Jun 28, 2010 109 km E of Tairua, New Zealand M4.9 139 km
Jul 11, 1990 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.9 73 km
Jun 30, 1993 45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.9 101 km
Jul 11, 1993 34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.9 110 km
Mar 26, 2011 78 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M4.9 124 km
Jul 28, 2007 73 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand M4.9 147 km
Jun 15, 2006 93 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M4.9 131 km
May 31, 2006 1 km S of Maketu, New Zealand M4.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 58 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 88 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 157 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 171 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 175 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 192 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
February 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 6.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 5.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in
June 51°F (10°C) 8.2 in Wettest
July 49°F (10°C) 7.1 in Coldest
August 51°F (10°C) 7.3 in
September 53°F (12°C) 6.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in

Coromandel has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 49°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (4.4").

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Schools in Coromandel

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Te Rerenga School
Coromandel Area School
Te Wharekura o Manaia
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Radio Stations near Coromandel

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFM Coromandel community radio, contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Coromandel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coromandel School of Mines & Historic Museum
Mercury Bay Museum

Libraries in Coromandel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Colville Social Service Collective0.0
Coromandel Community Library0.0
Ferry Landing Public Library0.0
Mercury Bay Public Library0.0
Mussel Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Coromandel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmers Market

Hotels in Coromandel

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coromandel Hotel

Restaurants in Coromandel

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coromandel Mussel Kitchen
Pepper Tree

Cafes in Coromandel

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

café 36
Kai Manahau
Solo cafe
Weta

Train Stations in Coromandel

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hoki Mai Loop
Pottery

Gas Stations in Coromandel

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
G.A.S.
G.A.S.
Mobil

Banks in Coromandel

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

bnz Coromandel

Golf Courses in Coromandel

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coromandel Golf Course

Breweries in Coromandel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Coromandel Town Supply

Airports Near Coromandel

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Auckland International AirportAKLLarge Airport
Ardmore AirportAMZMedium Airport
Coromandel AirportCMVSmall Airport
Drury AirfieldSmall Airport
Great Barrier AerodromeGBZSmall Airport
Great Mercury AirportSmall Airport
Kelly FieldSmall Airport
Mercer1 PDZ AirportSmall Airport
Motu Kaikoura Island AerodromeSmall Airport
Okiwi Station AirportSmall Airport
Omaha Flats AirportSmall Airport
Pauanui AerodromeSmall Airport
Te Aroha AirfieldSmall Airport
Thames AerodromeTMZSmall Airport
Waiheke Island AerodromeWIKSmall Airport
Waihi Beach AirportSmall Airport
Whitianga AirportWTZSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Coromandel

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church Coromandel
Coromandel Elim Church
St Colman's Catholic Church / St Colman's Parish

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Waterfalls
2
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 Coromandel

What is the population of Coromandel?

Coromandel has a population of 1,790 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,301.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Coromandel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,980, 77% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $156,000 (45% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $780 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Coromandel?

Coromandel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.9 inches.

How is the job market in Coromandel?

The unemployment rate in Coromandel is 6.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $327. There are 165 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Coromandel?

The median home value in Coromandel is $156,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $780. The homeownership rate is 73.4%.

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