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Havelock North, New Zealand

Hawke's Bay Region · New Zealand

Havelock North is a small city in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand with a population of 14,900. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
14,900 Population 61/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
53.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$48,800 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population14,900
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density61/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,800
Per Capita$49,076
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$208,000
Rent$1,040
Ownership64.5%
Housing Units5,960

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population14,900
Population Density61 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates-39.6667°, 176.8833°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceHawke's Bay Region
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation53.8 inches (1,367 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$48,800
Median Age37.2 years

About Havelock North

Havelock North is a small city in New Zealand (Hawke's Bay Region) with a population of 14,900. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Havelock North has a population of 14,900 with a density of 61 people per square mile, spread across 245.2 square miles. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,900
Total Population
61
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below New Zealand avg
245.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Havelock North vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Havelock North is $48,800, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,076 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $944, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,371 business establishments.

Income: Havelock North vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,800
35% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$49,076
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
41% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)1,371

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Havelock North is $208,000, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,040 (11% below the national average of $1,163). 64.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 5,960 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,000
26% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,040
11% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.5%
Owner-Occupied64.5%
Renter-Occupied35.5%
Housing Units5,960

Property Tax

Climate in Havelock North

Havelock North has an average annual temperature of 14.5°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.4°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1036 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.4°C / 67°F 12.3° / 29.8° 84.1
Feb 19.3°C / 67°F 12.1° / 29.9° 114.5
Mar 17.1°C / 63°F 10.8° / 26.5° 74.1
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 7.9° / 24.7° 42.6
May 12.7°C / 55°F 5.9° / 21.6° 66.7
Jun 11°C / 52°F 4.6° / 18.2° 131.0
Jul 9.9°C / 50°F 4.2° / 16.3° 88.8
Aug 9.9°C / 50°F 3.1° / 17.8° 67.4
Sep 11.5°C / 53°F 4° / 20.9° 96.6
Oct 13.7°C / 57°F 5.2° / 24.4° 74.1
Nov 16.2°C / 61°F 8.4° / 26.3° 101.0
Dec 18.5°C / 65°F 10.4° / 27.8° 95.7
Havelock North enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area245.2 sq mi (635.2 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates-39.6667°N, 176.8833°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

822 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 140 km
May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 99 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 101 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 142 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 143 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 30 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 130 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 87 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 147 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 23 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 81 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 73 km
Apr 25, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.3 76 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 114 km
Jul 4, 2011 68 km E of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 126 km
Feb 18, 2003 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 87 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 91 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 68 km
Jul 8, 2006 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand M5.3 54 km
Aug 15, 1990 59 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.2 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 N. NEW ZEALAND Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 261 74 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 127 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m — 127 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m — 126 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake — — 123 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown — — 127 km
1831 POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake — — 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (121 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 121 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 121 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 122 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 147 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 155 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
February 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
March 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
June 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in Coldest
July 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in Driest
December 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in

Havelock North has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and November the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Havelock North

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Iona College — — — —
Havelock North Primary School — — — —
Hereworth School — — — —
Lucknow School — — — —
Havelock North High School — — — —
Woodford House — — — —
Te Mata Primary School — — — —
Havelock North Intermediate School — — — —
Hukarere Girls' College — — — —
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Radio Stations near Havelock North

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Control 99.4FM kiwi, maori culture AAC 160 kbps

Museums in Havelock North

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Faraday Museum of Technology
Gypsy Rose Tea Museum
MTG
Old Customs House

Libraries in Havelock North

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Flaxmere Library0.0
Hastings District Library0.0
Haumoana Public Library0.0
Havelock North Library and Community Centre0.0
Napier Library0.0
Taradale Library0.0

Hotels in Havelock North

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Porter's Boutique Hotel

Restaurants in Havelock North

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alessandro's Pizzeria
Craggy Range Resturant
Curry India
Deliciosa
Fiko
Happy Dragon
Lotus Indian Takeaway
Malo
Mamacita
Mary's
Namaskar
Off The Track
Off The Track Restaurant
Piku
Pipi's
Starlake Thai Takeaway
Sushi Club
Sushi Plus
The Great Chilli

Cafes in Havelock North

14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

At E's Cafe
Bay Espresso in the Village
Birdwoods Gallery and Cafe
Hawthornes
Jungle
Maina
Olive Tree Cafe
Origin Earth Cheese Shop
Peak House
The Figgery Cafe & Shop
The Trading Post
Village Green Cafe
Village Green Cafe
Wright & Co.

Cinemas in Havelock North

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Focal Point Cinema Havelock North

Theatres in Havelock North

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nelson Theatre

Veterinaries in Havelock North

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Animal Care Veterinary Clinic
VetEnt

Train Stations in Havelock North

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aggie Bank Station

Gas Stations in Havelock North

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Mobil
Z

Banks in Havelock North

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ASB Bank
ASB Bank
BNZ
Westpac

Golf Courses in Havelock North

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wairunga Golf Course

Breweries in Havelock North

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brave Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Havelock North

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Havelock North

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawke's Bay AirportNPEMedium Airport
Wairoa AirportWIRMedium Airport
Hastings Aerodrome—Small Airport
Kowhai Aerodrome—Small Airport
Pōrangahau Aerodrome—Small Airport
Waipukurau Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Havelock North

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
NZ Post

Treatment Centers in Havelock North

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kahukura
Proactive Taradale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Havelock North

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arohanui Church
Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi
Good News Bible Chapel
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Peak Vision Church
Redemption Point Church - Havelock North
Saint Lukes Anglican church
Samoan Independent Seventh Day Adventist
St Colomba's Presbyterian Church
St. Martin's Chapel
Village Baptist Church

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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 Havelock North

What is the population of Havelock North?

Havelock North has a population of 14,900 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 245.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.2 years.

Is Havelock North expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,000 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Havelock North?

Havelock North enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.8 inches.

How is the job market in Havelock North?

The unemployment rate in Havelock North is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $944. There are 1,371 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Havelock North?

The median home value in Havelock North is $208,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,040. The homeownership rate is 64.5%.

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