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Greerton, New Zealand

Bay of Plenty · New Zealand

Greerton is a small town in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand with a population of 4,590. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
4,590 Population 18/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
104.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$22,920 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$22,920 median income, 3.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$250,600 home value, $1,253/mo rent

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About Greerton

Greerton is a major suburb of Tauranga, the largest city in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. Greerton is named after Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Harpur Greer, commander of the British forces during the Battle of Gate Pā.

People

Population4,590
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density18/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,920
Per Capita$22,920
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

F
Home Value$250,600
Rent$1,253
Ownership61.8%
Housing Units1,836

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain104.5 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population4,590
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates-37.7254°, 176.1335°
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$22,920
Median Age36.9 years

About Greerton

Greerton is a small town in New Zealand (Bay of Plenty) with a population of 4,590. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 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.

Greerton has a population of 4,590 with a density of 18 people per square mile, spread across 252.0 square miles. The median age is 36.9 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,590
Total Population
18
People / sq mi
36.9yrs
Median Age
5% below New Zealand avg
252.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Greerton vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Greerton is $22,920, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,920 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $441, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 422 business establishments.

Income: Greerton vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$22,920
70% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$22,920
Avg Weekly Wage$441

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)422

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Greerton is $250,600, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,253 (8% above the national average of $1,163). 61.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,836 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,600
11% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,253
8% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.8%
Owner-Occupied61.8%
Renter-Occupied38.2%
Housing Units1,836

Property Tax

Greerton 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 141 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

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area252.0 sq mi (652.8 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-37.7254°N, 176.1335°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.5"
175% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,484 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 M6.5 132 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 78 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 64 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 112 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 130 km
Aug 18, 1999 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.7 114 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 87 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 102 km
Mar 22, 1990 115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.6 130 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 74 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 45 km
May 5, 2023 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 112 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 74 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 143 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 111 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 61 km
Sep 29, 2010 126 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.4 146 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 56 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 56 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 142 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 122 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 134 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 120 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 51 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 54 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 77 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 79 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 95 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 122 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 145 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 165 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 180 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
February 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 5.9 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in
June 49°F (10°C) 6.9 in Coldest, Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 6.2 in
August 50°F (10°C) 6.5 in
September 53°F (11°C) 5.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 5.5 in

Greerton has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (4.2").

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Schools in Greerton

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Greenpark School - - - -
Greerton Village School - - - -
Tauriko School - - - -
Aquinas College - - - -
ACG Tauranga - - - -
Taumata School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Greerton

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 Greerton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Classic Flyers Aviation Museum
Kevs Museum
The Elms - Te Papa Tauranga
The Historic Village
The Lion & Tusk Museum
Village Radio

Libraries in Greerton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Former Katikati Library0.0
Greerton library0.0
Library0.0
Library and Service Centre0.0
Mount Maunganui Library0.0
Omokoroa Library0.0
Papamoa Beach Library/ Toys0.0
Papamoa Library0.0
Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Library0.0

Hotels in Greerton

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Orchard

Restaurants in Greerton

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atrium restaurant
Cardamom
Curry Planet
Indian Pavilion
Maude
Millhouse
Mother's Kitchen
Pizza Hut
Turkish to go

Cafes in Greerton

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baker Bobs Cafe
Cafe Rex
Cafe X
Hollywood Bakery
The Coffee Club
Villaggio Cafe
Zest Bakery and Cafe

Cinemas in Greerton

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Event

Clinics in Greerton

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asthma and Respiratory Centre
New Zealand Red Cross
Physiotherapy and Pilates

Dentists in Greerton

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Complete Dental Care
ER Dental Pyes Pa
Team Dental

Veterinaries in Greerton

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barkers Corner Vet Hospital

Bus Stations in Greerton

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NZ #1224024486

Gas Stations in Greerton

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Caltex Greerton
Challenge
Gull
NZ #1352392073
NZ #1507604956

Banks in Greerton

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
ANZ
ASB Bank
Bank of New Zealand
First Credit Union
Kiwibank
Westpac

Golf Courses in Greerton

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Renner Park Golf Course
Tauranga Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Greerton

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Greerton

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rotorua Regional AirportROTMedium Airport
Tauranga AirportTRGMedium Airport
Galatea Airfield-Small Airport
Matakana Island Airport-Small Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Motiti Island Airport-Small Airport
Mount Tarawera Airport-Small Airport
Pauanui Aerodrome-Small Airport
Te Aroha Airfield-Small Airport
Thames AerodromeTMZSmall Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Waihi Beach Airport-Small Airport
Wharepapa South Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Greerton

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Christ - Greerton
Greerton Bible Church
Journey Vineyard Church
Saint James Methodist and Presbyterian Church
South City Baptist Church Tauranga
Tauranga Chinese Methodist Mission Centre
Tauranga Samoan Assembly of God
Temple

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 Greerton

What is the population of Greerton?

Greerton has a population of 4,590 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 252.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.9 years.

Is Greerton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,920, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,600 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,253 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Greerton?

Greerton 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 Greerton?

Greerton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $441. There are 422 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Greerton?

The median home value in Greerton is $250,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,253. The homeownership rate is 61.8%.

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