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Dargaville, New Zealand

Northland · New Zealand

Dargaville is a small city in Northland, New Zealand with a population of 5,130. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
5,130 Population 2/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
52.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$17,460 Median Income
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$17,460 median income, 6.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$172,600 home value, $863/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population5,130
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$17,460
Per Capita$17,460
Unemployment6.7%

Housing

F
Home Value$172,600
Rent$863
Ownership65.4%
Housing Units2,052

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain52.8 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population5,130
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-35.9333°, 173.8833°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceNorthland
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation52.8 inches (1,342 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,460
Median Age43.4 years

About Dargaville

Dargaville is a small city in New Zealand (Northland) with a population of 5,130. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 52.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Dargaville has a population of 5,130 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,301.0 square miles. The median age is 43.4 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,130
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
43.4yrs
Median Age
12% above New Zealand avg
2,301.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Dargaville vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Dargaville is $17,460, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,460 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $336, 77% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 472 business establishments.

Income: Dargaville vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$17,460
77% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$17,460
Avg Weekly Wage$336

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)472

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dargaville is $172,600, 39% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $863 (26% below the national average of $1,163). 65.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,052 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$172,600
39% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$863
26% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.4%
Owner-Occupied65.4%
Renter-Occupied34.6%
Housing Units2,052

Property Tax

Dargaville 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 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above New Zealand avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area2,301.0 sq mi (5,959.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-35.9333°N, 173.8833°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.8"
39% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 1, 2011.

Feb 21, 2007 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M4.5 123 km
Feb 21, 2007 31 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M3.8 124 km
Jul 1, 2011 5 km NNW of Tamaki, New Zealand M2.9 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whangarei (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 40 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 70 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 139 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 Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Warmest
March 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 6.1 in Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Coldest
August 53°F (11°C) 5.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in

Dargaville has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Dargaville

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Selwyn Park School
Saint Joseph's School
Te Kopuru School
Dargaville Intermediate School
Dargaville High School
Dargaville Primary School
Tangowahine School
Arapohue School
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Radio Stations near Dargaville

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Big River FM community, music MP3 128 kbps
Beagle 88.1 alternative, funk MP3 320 kbps
The Generator classic rock, hard rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Dargaville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dargaville Maritime Museum

Libraries in Dargaville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dargaville Public Library0.0

Hotels in Dargaville

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central Hotel

Restaurants in Dargaville

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jo's Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Shiraz Indian Restaurant & Bar

Cafes in Dargaville

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blah Blah Blah Cafe&Bar
Horseshoe Cafe

Dentists in Dargaville

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lumino The Dentists

Gas Stations in Dargaville

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Caltex
Mobil
Z Aviation - Dargaville

Banks in Dargaville

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
ASB Bank

Golf Courses in Dargaville

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Northern Wairoa Golf Club

Airports Near Dargaville

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kerikeri AirportKKEMedium Airport
Whangarei AirportWREMedium Airport
Ahu AirstripSmall Airport
Broadwood AirstripSmall Airport
Dargaville AerodromeDGRSmall Airport
Kahikatoa AirstripSmall Airport
Kaikohe AirportKKOSmall Airport
Kaipara Flats AirportSmall Airport
Kohe AirstripSmall Airport
Koheroa AirstripSmall Airport
Mangamuka Bridge AirstripSmall Airport
Maromaku West AirstripSmall Airport
Maungaparenua AirstripSmall Airport
Ngatieke AirstripSmall Airport
Omapere AirstripSmall Airport
Paponga AirstripSmall Airport
Parakai AerodromeSmall Airport
Pawarenga Road AirstripSmall Airport
Pouerua AirstripSmall Airport
Pukemiro AirstripSmall Airport
Rangiahua AirstripSmall Airport
Remuera Settlement AirstripSmall Airport
Rotokoma AirstripSmall Airport
Ruapekapeka AirstripSmall Airport
Ruawai AerodromeSmall Airport
Runaruna AirstripSmall Airport
Springhill AirportSmall Airport
Tahere AirstripSmall Airport
Takahue AirstripSmall Airport
Te Kene AirstripSmall Airport
Toots AirstripSmall Airport
Umawera AirstripSmall Airport
Waiaruhe AirstripSmall Airport
Waihou Valley AirstripSmall Airport
Waimaho AirstripSmall Airport
Wairapakuru AirstripSmall Airport
Waitotehoanga AirstripSmall Airport
Waro AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dargaville

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Nazarene
Dargaville Baptist Community Church
Dargaville Gospel Hall
Dargaville Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Holy Trinity Church
Riverside Christian Centre
Sacred Heart Parish
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Lighthouse Church
Wesley Methodist Church / Dargaville Methodist Parish

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 Dargaville

What is the population of Dargaville?

Dargaville has a population of 5,130 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,301.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Dargaville expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,460, 77% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $172,600 (39% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $863 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Dargaville?

Dargaville 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 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.8 inches.

How is the job market in Dargaville?

The unemployment rate in Dargaville is 6.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $336. There are 472 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dargaville?

The median home value in Dargaville is $172,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $863. The homeownership rate is 65.4%.

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