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Hikurangi, New Zealand

Northland · New Zealand

Hikurangi is a small town in Northland, New Zealand with a population of 1,800. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,800 Population 7/sq mi density
620 ft Elevation 189 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
70.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$23,460 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$23,460 median income, 5.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$221,000 home value, $1,105/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,800
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density7/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,460
Per Capita$23,460
Unemployment5.9%

Housing

F
Home Value$221,000
Rent$1,105
Ownership71.7%
Housing Units720

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain70.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Population1,800
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Coordinates-35.6000°, 174.3000°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceNorthland
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation70.5 inches (1,791 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,460
Median Age32.5 years

About Hikurangi

Hikurangi is a small town in New Zealand (Northland) with a population of 1,800. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet (189 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Hikurangi has a population of 1,800 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 258.5 square miles. The median age is 32.5 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,800
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
32.5yrs
Median Age
16% below New Zealand avg
258.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hikurangi vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Hikurangi is $23,460, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,460 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $451, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 166 business establishments.

Income: Hikurangi vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$23,460
69% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$23,460
Avg Weekly Wage$451

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)166

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hikurangi is $221,000, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,105 (5% below the national average of $1,163). 71.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 720 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$221,000
22% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,105
5% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.7%
Owner-Occupied71.7%
Renter-Occupied28.3%
Housing Units720

Property Tax

Hikurangi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 70.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above New Zealand avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area258.5 sq mi (669.6 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-35.6000°N, 174.3000°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.5"
86% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.36"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 M4.5 124 km
Jun 20, 2011 116 km NE of Ngunguru, New Zealand M4.5 127 km
Mar 13, 2007 26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand M4.0 143 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 M2.9 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whangarei (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 17 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 49 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
March 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 5.3 in
June 52°F (11°C) 7.4 in Wettest
July 55°F (13°C) 6.6 in
August 52°F (11°C) 6.9 in Coldest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
October 56°F (14°C) 4.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in Driest
December 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in

Hikurangi has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in August to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.4") and November the driest (3.8").

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Schools in Hikurangi

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hikurangi School
Kaurihohore School
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Radio Stations near Hikurangi

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 Hikurangi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Claphams Clock Museum
Medical Museum
Old Library Arts Centre
Packard & Pioneer Museum
Whangarei Museum

Libraries in Hikurangi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kamo Library0.0
Kawakawa Library0.0
Ngunguru Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Tikipunga Library0.0
Whangarei Library0.0

Cafes in Hikurangi

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lili's Cafe
Miner's Rest

Theme Parks in Hikurangi

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adrenalin Adventure Park

Gas Stations in Hikurangi

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP 2go Whakapara

Golf Courses in Hikurangi

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hikurangi Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Hikurangi

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Airports Near Hikurangi

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kerikeri AirportKKEMedium Airport
Whangarei AirportWREMedium Airport
Dargaville AerodromeDGRSmall Airport
Kahikatoa AirstripSmall Airport
Kaikohe AirportKKOSmall Airport
Koheroa AirstripSmall Airport
Maromaku West AirstripSmall Airport
Maungaparenua AirstripSmall Airport
Omaha Flats AirportSmall Airport
Omapere AirstripSmall Airport
Pouerua AirstripSmall Airport
Rangiahua AirstripSmall Airport
Remuera Settlement AirstripSmall Airport
Rotokoma AirstripSmall Airport
Ruapekapeka AirstripSmall Airport
Ruawai AerodromeSmall Airport
Springhill AirportSmall Airport
Tahere AirstripSmall Airport
Te Kene AirstripSmall Airport
Toots AirstripSmall Airport
Umawera AirstripSmall Airport
Waiaruhe AirstripSmall Airport
Waihou Valley AirstripSmall Airport
Waimaho AirstripSmall Airport
Waitotehoanga AirstripSmall Airport
Waro AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hikurangi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hikurangi Christian Fellowship Union 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 Hikurangi

What is the population of Hikurangi?

Hikurangi has a population of 1,800 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 258.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hikurangi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,460, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $221,000 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,105 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hikurangi?

Hikurangi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.5 inches.

How is the job market in Hikurangi?

The unemployment rate in Hikurangi is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $451. There are 166 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hikurangi?

The median home value in Hikurangi is $221,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,105. The homeownership rate is 71.7%.

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