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Dairy Flat, New Zealand

Auckland · New Zealand

Dairy Flat is a small city in Auckland, New Zealand with a population of 5,090. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
5,090 Population 1/sq mi density
207 ft Elevation 63 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
67.3 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$25,500 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,500 median income, 4.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$374,400 home value, $1,872/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population5,090
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,500
Per Capita$25,500
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

F
Home Value$374,400
Rent$1,872
Ownership51.8%
Housing Units2,036

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain67.3 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Population5,090
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Coordinates-36.6667°, 174.6500°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceAuckland
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation67.3 inches (1,709 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,500
Median Age38.5 years

About Dairy Flat

Dairy Flat is a small city in New Zealand (Auckland) with a population of 5,090. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 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 67.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Dairy Flat has a population of 5,090 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,054.4 square miles. The median age is 38.5 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,090
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
38.5yrs
Median Age
1% below New Zealand avg
4,054.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Dairy Flat vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Dairy Flat is $25,500, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,500 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $490, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 468 business establishments.

Income: Dairy Flat vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,500
66% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$25,500
Avg Weekly Wage$490

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)468

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dairy Flat is $374,400, 33% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,872 (61% above the national average of $1,163). 51.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,036 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 14.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$374,400
33% above New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,872
61% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership51.8%
Owner-Occupied51.8%
Renter-Occupied48.2%
Housing Units2,036

Property Tax

Dairy Flat 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 295 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 67.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above New Zealand avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area4,054.4 sq mi (10,500.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-36.6667°N, 174.6500°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.3"
77% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 2, 2023.

Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 145 km
Jul 11, 1990 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.9 145 km
Jul 6, 2010 5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand M4.8 145 km
Feb 2, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M4.6 143 km
May 17, 1999 39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand M4.5 144 km
Feb 21, 2007 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M4.5 35 km
Jul 27, 2006 8 km NNE of Katikati, New Zealand M4.4 147 km
Aug 25, 1997 22 km NW of Matamata, New Zealand M4.3 138 km
Oct 13, 2000 10 km W of Katikati, New Zealand M4.2 142 km
May 29, 1994 25 km SW of Hamilton, New Zealand M4.2 149 km
Feb 20, 2011 9 km NNE of Waihi, New Zealand M4.0 131 km
Mar 13, 2007 26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand M4.0 67 km
Jun 21, 1993 24 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand M3.9 121 km
Jun 17, 1993 24 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand M3.8 123 km
Jul 8, 2005 16 km SSW of Waihi, New Zealand M3.8 134 km
Feb 3, 2007 54 km W of Raglan, New Zealand M3.8 133 km
Jun 23, 1993 26 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand M3.8 122 km
Feb 21, 2007 31 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M3.8 36 km
Jul 2, 2005 15 km WNW of Katikati, New Zealand M3.7 136 km
Jun 1, 2002 51 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand M3.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 33 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 108 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 158 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
June 52°F (11°C) 5.8 in
July 54°F (12°C) 5.9 in Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Coldest
September 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in

Dairy Flat has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in August to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Dairy Flat

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dairy Flat School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dairy Flat

45 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
iHeartCountry New Zealand country, country music AAC+ 64 kbps
RNZ National AAC (128kbps) features, national affairs AAC 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
RNZ Concert AAC (128kbps) classical, classical music AAC 128 kbps
RNZ Concert MP3 classical, classical music MP3 64 kbps
RNZ Pacific MP3 features, national affairs MP3 64 kbps
Sanctuary - MP3 christian, worship MP3 96 kbps
Niu FM - AAC culture, music AAC+ 64 kbps
Newstalk ZB - AAC+ 64 kbps
West FM Swing Radio 1920s, 1930's MP3 48 kbps
East FM classic rock, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
531pi - AAC music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Retro Hit Radio 80s, 90s AAC+ 80 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
Gold Sport AM classic rock, live sport AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Samoa 1593am community, culture MP3 128 kbps
SayHiFM filipino radio in new zealand, filipino station MP3 128 kbps
Wandering Sheep Radio - Hope Alive christian, praise MP3 128 kbps
531pi - MP3 music, news MP3 96 kbps
Wandering Sheep Radio - Jazz Cafe christian, smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
Niu FM - MP3 culture, music MP3 96 kbps
Planet FM 104.6 - AAC community radio, community AAC 150 kbps
RNZ Pacific AAC (64kbps) features, national affairs AAC 64 kbps
Sport Nation - AAC sports, cricket AAC 66 kbps
Southern Cross Country country AAC+ 192 kbps
Planet FM 104.6 - MP3 community, community radio MP3 134 kbps
Radio Hydra classic hits, piha AAC 192 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 Dairy Flat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alberton
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Bach 38 Museum
Birkenhead Historical Society Museum
Devonport Museum
Fire Station
Helensville Pioneer Museum
Mansion 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
Puhoi Heritage Museum
Sāmoa House
Te Toi Uku Clay Works

Libraries in Dairy Flat

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
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
Helensville Library0.0
Herald Island Library0.0
Herald Island Library0.0
John Kinder Theological Library0.0
Kumeū Library0.0
Leys Institute Little Library0.0
Leys Institute Little Library0.0
Library0.0
Mahurangi East Library0.0
Mount Albert Library0.0
Mount Roskill Library0.0
New Lynn War Memorial Library0.0
Northcote Library0.0
Orewa Library0.0
Pakuranga Library0.0
Panmure Library0.0
Parnell Library0.0
Parnell Library0.0
Philomel Library0.0
Point Chevalier Library0.0
Pūhoi Town 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
The Leys Institute0.0
Waitākere Central Library0.0
Walsh Memorial Library0.0
Whangaparāoa Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dairy Flat

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
The Shed Collective
Wesley Market
Wesley Market

Restaurants in Dairy Flat

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

De Hot Bar And Grill

Cafes in Dairy Flat

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wild Bean Cafe

Castles in Dairy Flat

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pont-Noir

Gas Stations in Dairy Flat

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP Truckstop
Caltex
NZ #9669652171
NZ #9669652588

Breweries in Dairy Flat

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Big Barrel
Big Barrel
Big Barrel
Browns Bay Brewing
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 Dairy Flat

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Ski Resorts Near Dairy Flat

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Dairy Flat

14 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
Mercer1 PDZ Airport-Small Airport
Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome-Small Airport
North Shore Aerodrome-Small Airport
Omaha Flats Airport-Small Airport
Parakai Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ruawai Aerodrome-Small Airport
Springhill Airport-Small Airport
Waiheke Island AerodromeWIKSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Dairy Flat

151 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ashley & Martin
Ashley & Martin
Auckland Eye
Auckland Eye
Auckland Eye
Auckland Eye
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
Balmoral Chiropractic
Bay Audiology Albany
Bay Audiology Browns Bay
Bellevue Health Centre
Bellevue Health Centre
Body Works Clinic
Breast Screen Aotearoa
Cannabis Care
Cannabis Care
Chirolink
ChiroMotion
Chiropractor Centre
Dilworth Hearing
Dilworth Hearing
Dilworth Hearing
Dilworth Hearing
Doctors
Doctors
Dominion Road Surgery
Dominion Road Surgery
Dr Downey Dermatologist
Endocopy Auckland
Endocopy Auckland
Epsom Eye Care
Epsom Eye Care
Essential Mens Clinic
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
Insudang Oriental Medical Clinic
K'Road Medical Centre
K'Road Medical Centre
Kowhai Clinic
Kowhai Clinic
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
Partial Skin Care
Partial Skin Care
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
Tend Kingsland Medical Centre
Tend Kingsland Medical Centre
Tend Symonds Street Medical Centre
Tend Symonds Street Medical Centre
The Fono
The Practice
Three Kings Accident and Medical
Ti Rakau OMS
Trinity MRI
Trinity MRI
VECA Medical Health Centre Onewa
VECA Medical Health Centre Onewa
White Cross
White Cross
Younger By Design
Younger By Design

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 Dairy Flat

What is the population of Dairy Flat?

Dairy Flat has a population of 5,090 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,054.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.5 years.

Is Dairy Flat expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,500, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $374,400 (33% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,872 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 14.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Dairy Flat?

Dairy Flat 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 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.3 inches.

How is the job market in Dairy Flat?

Dairy Flat has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $490. There are 468 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dairy Flat?

The median home value in Dairy Flat is $374,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,872. The homeownership rate is 51.8%.

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