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Kaeo, New Zealand

Northland · New Zealand

Kaeo is a small town in Northland, New Zealand with a population of 508. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
508 Population 52/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
57.9 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$16,680 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$16,680 median income, 5.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$140,400 home value, $702/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population508
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density52/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$16,680
Per Capita$16,680
Unemployment5.9%

Housing

D
Home Value$140,400
Rent$702
Ownership73.6%
Housing Units203

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain57.9 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population508
Population Density52 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-35.1000°, 173.7833°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceNorthland
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation57.9 inches (1,471 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,680
Median Age44.3 years

About Kaeo

Kaeo is a small town in New Zealand (Northland) with a population of 508. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 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 57.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Kaeo has a population of 508 with a density of 52 people per square mile, spread across 9.8 square miles. The median age is 44.3 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

508
Total Population
52
People / sq mi
44.3yrs
Median Age
14% above New Zealand avg
9.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kaeo vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Kaeo is $16,680, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,680 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $321, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 47 business establishments.

Income: Kaeo vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$16,680
78% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$16,680
Avg Weekly Wage$321

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)47

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kaeo is $140,400, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $702 (40% below the national average of $1,163). 73.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 203 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,400
50% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$702
40% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.6%
Owner-Occupied73.6%
Renter-Occupied26.4%
Housing Units203

Property Tax

Kaeo 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 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above New Zealand avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area9.8 sq mi (25.4 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates-35.1000°N, 173.7833°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.9"
52% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 20, 2011.

Jun 20, 2011 116 km NE of Ngunguru, New Zealand M4.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kaikohe-Bay of Islands (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 25 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 85 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in Warmest
March 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 6.5 in
July 52°F (11°C) 6.2 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 6.7 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in

Kaeo has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 52°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Kaeo

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Whangaroa College
Te Kura o Hato Hohepa Te Kamura
Totara North School
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Museums in Kaeo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mission House
Stone Store
Te Ahurea
Te Waimate Mission House
Whangaroa Museum

Libraries in Kaeo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kaeo Library0.0
Mangonui Community Library0.0
Procter Library0.0
Procter Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kaeo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bay of Islands Farmers Market
The Old Packhouse Market

Hotels in Kaeo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rosewood Kauri Cliffs

Restaurants in Kaeo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Spice Grill

Cafes in Kaeo

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Beehive Café

Gas Stations in Kaeo

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allied
BP 2go
NZ #8282153699

Golf Courses in Kaeo

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kauri Cliffs

Airports Near Kaeo

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kaitaia AirportKATMedium Airport
Kerikeri AirportKKEMedium Airport
Whangarei AirportWREMedium Airport
Ahu AirstripSmall Airport
Broadwood AirstripSmall Airport
Fisher Riley North AirstripSmall Airport
Fisher Riley South AirstripSmall Airport
Houhora North AirstripSmall Airport
Kahikatoa AirstripSmall Airport
Kaikohe AirportKKOSmall Airport
Kohe AirstripSmall Airport
Koheroa AirstripSmall Airport
Mangamuka Bridge AirstripSmall Airport
Maromaku West AirstripSmall Airport
Maungaparenua AirstripSmall Airport
Ngataki AirportSmall Airport
Ngatieke AirstripSmall Airport
Omapere AirstripSmall Airport
Pamapuria AirstripSmall Airport
Paponga AirstripSmall Airport
Pawarenga Road AirstripSmall Airport
Pouerua AirstripSmall Airport
Pukemiro AirstripSmall Airport
Puriri Block AirstripSmall Airport
Rangiahua AirstripSmall Airport
Remuera Settlement AirstripSmall Airport
Rotokoma AirstripSmall Airport
Ruapekapeka AirstripSmall Airport
Runaruna AirstripSmall Airport
Sandhills AirstripSmall Airport
Tahere AirstripSmall Airport
Takahue AirstripSmall Airport
Te Kene AirstripSmall Airport
Te Rore AirstripSmall Airport
Toots AirstripSmall Airport
Umawera AirstripSmall Airport
Waiaruhe AirstripSmall Airport
Waihopo AirstripSmall Airport
Waihou Valley AirstripSmall Airport
Waimaho AirstripSmall Airport
Wairapakuru AirstripSmall Airport
Waitotehoanga AirstripSmall Airport
Waro AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kaeo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Northland Hand Therapy

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kaeo

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Paul's
Totara North Bible Chapel
Wesleydale Memorial Church

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UFO Sightings
4
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Kaeo

What is the population of Kaeo?

Kaeo has a population of 508 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 9.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kaeo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,680, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,400 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $702 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kaeo?

Kaeo 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 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.9 inches.

How is the job market in Kaeo?

The unemployment rate in Kaeo is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $321. There are 47 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kaeo?

The median home value in Kaeo is $140,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $702. The homeownership rate is 73.6%.

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