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Kaikohe, New Zealand

Northland · New Zealand

Kaikohe is a small town in Northland, New Zealand with a population of 4,890. Elevation: 630 ft (192 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
4,890 Population 5/sq mi density
630 ft Elevation 192 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
67.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$16,860 Median Income
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Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,860 median income, 14.5% unemployment
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Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$156,000 home value, $780/mo rent

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About Kaikohe

Kaikohe

Kaikohe is the seat of the Far North District of New Zealand, situated on State Highway 12 about 260 kilometres (160 mi) from Auckland, and about 85 kilometres (53 mi) from Whangārei. It is the largest inland town and highest community above sea level in the Northland Region. With a population of over 4000 people, Kaikohe is a shopping and service centre for an extensive farming district and is sometimes referred to as "the hub of the north".

People

Population4,890
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$16,860
Per Capita$16,860
Unemployment14.5%

Housing

F
Home Value$156,000
Rent$780
Ownership45.9%
Housing Units1,956

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain67.4 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Population4,890
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Coordinates-35.3982°, 173.8002°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceNorthland
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation67.4 inches (1,712 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,860
Median Age31.0 years

About Kaikohe

Kaikohe is a small town in New Zealand (Northland) with a population of 4,890. The city sits at an elevation of 630 feet (192 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 67.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Kaikohe has a population of 4,890 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,009.5 square miles. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,890
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below New Zealand avg
1,009.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kaikohe vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Kaikohe is $16,860, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,860 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $324, 77% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 14.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 450 business establishments.

Income: Kaikohe vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$16,860
78% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$16,860
Avg Weekly Wage$324

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.5%
303% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)450

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kaikohe is $156,000, 45% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $780 (33% below the national average of $1,163). 45.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,956 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,000
45% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$780
33% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership45.9%
Owner-Occupied45.9%
Renter-Occupied54.1%
Housing Units1,956

Property Tax

Kaikohe 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 288 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 67.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 630 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above New Zealand avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Area1,009.5 sq mi (2,614.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-35.3982°N, 173.8002°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"
77% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.62"

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 M4.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kaikohe-Bay of Islands (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 14 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 58 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 193 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 Warmest, Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in
June 53°F (11°C) 6.7 in Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 6.4 in
August 52°F (11°C) 6.4 in Coldest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
December 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in

Kaikohe has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 52°F in August to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Kaikohe

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kaikohe West School
Kaikohe East School
Northland College
Kaikohe Intermediate School
Okaihau College
Okaihau Primary School
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kaikohe
Tautoro School
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Museums in Kaikohe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Māngungu Mission House
Mission House
Pioneer Village
Stone Store
Te Ahurea
Te Waimate Mission House

Libraries in Kaikohe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kaikohe Public Library0.0
Procter Library0.0
Procter Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kaikohe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bay of Islands Farmers Market
The Old Packhouse Market

Cafes in Kaikohe

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Ihaalam
Kaikohe Bakehouse Cafe
Kiwi Kai
Sapphire Cafe

Veterinaries in Kaikohe

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NZ #1873506854

Gas Stations in Kaikohe

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mobil Truckstop
Waitomo
Z Kaikohe

Golf Courses in Kaikohe

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaikohe Golf Club

Airports Near Kaikohe

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kaitaia AirportKATMedium Airport
Kerikeri AirportKKEMedium Airport
Whangarei AirportWREMedium Airport
Ahu AirstripSmall Airport
Broadwood AirstripSmall Airport
Dargaville AerodromeDGRSmall 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
Ruawai AerodromeSmall 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 Kaikohe

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Northland Hand Therapy

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kaikohe

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Destiny Church Kaikohe
Kaikohe Union Parish / The Church Centre
Saint Anthony's Catholic Church
Saint Catherine’s Church
Saint Stephens Anglican Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Vision Church - Kaikohe

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Waterfalls
1
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 Kaikohe

What is the population of Kaikohe?

Kaikohe has a population of 4,890 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,009.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kaikohe expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,860, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $156,000 (45% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $780 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kaikohe?

Kaikohe 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 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.4 inches.

How is the job market in Kaikohe?

The job market in Kaikohe faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $324. There are 450 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kaikohe?

The median home value in Kaikohe is $156,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $780. The homeownership rate is 45.9%.

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