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Kaukapakapa, New Zealand

Auckland · New Zealand

Kaukapakapa is a small town in Auckland, New Zealand with a population of 1,110. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,110 Population 0/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
67.3 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$32,520 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,520 median income, 2.4% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$286,000 home value, $1,430/mo rent

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People

Population1,110
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,520
Per Capita$32,520
Unemployment2.4%

Housing

D
Home Value$286,000
Rent$1,430
Ownership84.5%
Housing Units444

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain67.3 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population1,110
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates-36.6167°, 174.5000°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceAuckland
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation67.3 inches (1,709 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,520
Median Age34.7 years

About Kaukapakapa

Kaukapakapa is a small town in New Zealand (Auckland) with a population of 1,110. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Kaukapakapa has a population of 1,110 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,054.4 square miles. The median age is 34.7 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,110
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
34.7yrs
Median Age
11% below New Zealand avg
4,054.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kaukapakapa vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Kaukapakapa is $32,520, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,520 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $625, 56% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 102 business establishments.

Income: Kaukapakapa vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$32,520
57% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$32,520
Avg Weekly Wage$625

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)102

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kaukapakapa is $286,000, 1% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,430 (23% above the national average of $1,163). 84.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 444 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$286,000
1% above New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,430
23% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.5%
Owner-Occupied84.5%
Renter-Occupied15.5%
Housing Units444

Property Tax

Kaukapakapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 295 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 67.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above New Zealand avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area4,054.4 sq mi (10,500.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-36.6167°N, 174.5000°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.3"
77% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 1, 2011.

May 17, 1999 39 km WSW of Raglan, New Zealand M4.5 148 km
Feb 21, 2007 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M4.5 47 km
Mar 13, 2007 26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand M4.0 79 km
Feb 20, 2011 9 km NNE of Waihi, New Zealand M4.0 145 km
Jun 21, 1993 24 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand M3.9 134 km
Feb 3, 2007 54 km W of Raglan, New Zealand M3.8 136 km
Feb 21, 2007 31 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M3.8 48 km
Jun 23, 1993 26 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand M3.8 135 km
Jun 17, 1993 24 km SW of Paeroa, New Zealand M3.8 136 km
Jul 8, 2005 16 km SSW of Waihi, New Zealand M3.8 148 km
Jul 2, 2005 15 km WNW of Katikati, New Zealand M3.7 150 km
Jul 1, 2011 5 km NNW of Tamaki, New Zealand M2.9 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 46 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 99 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 156 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
June 52°F (11°C) 5.9 in
July 54°F (12°C) 6.3 in Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 6.0 in Coldest
September 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
October 56°F (14°C) 4.1 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in

Kaukapakapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in August to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Kaukapakapa

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Waitoki School
Kaukapakapa School
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Radio Stations near Kaukapakapa

46 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
The Sound classic rock AAC 130 kbps
Channel X AAC 130 kbps
The Hits contemporary hits AAC+ 64 kbps
Mai FM rnb AAC 129 kbps
George FM AAC 131 kbps
RNZ National MP3 features, national affairs MP3 64 kbps
新西兰中文广播电台 FM90.6 Radio Chinese chinese, culture MP3 128 kbps
iHeartCountry New Zealand country, country music AAC+ 64 kbps
RNZ National AAC (128kbps) features, national affairs AAC 128 kbps
Radio Hauraki AAC+ 64 kbps
Vinyl Radio NZ classic rock, hits AAC+ 160 kbps
Humm Radio bollywood hits, indian radio AAC 130 kbps
Sanctuary - AAC christian, worship AAC 64 kbps
JAZZ CAFE easy listening, smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
Radio Spice (Auckland, New Zealand) music MP3 128 kbps
RNZ Pacific MP3 features, national affairs MP3 64 kbps
Sanctuary - MP3 christian, worship MP3 96 kbps
RNZ Concert MP3 classical, classical music MP3 64 kbps
RNZ Concert AAC (128kbps) classical, classical music AAC 128 kbps
Radio BurgerFuel alt rock, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
Niu FM - AAC culture, music AAC+ 64 kbps
West FM Swing Radio 1920s, 1930's MP3 48 kbps
Newstalk ZB AAC+ 64 kbps
East FM classic rock, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
531pi - AAC music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
MAD FM Auckland 106.7 commercial free, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Retro Hit Radio 80s, 90s AAC+ 80 kbps
ZFM Global contemporary, internet station MP3 128 kbps
Gold Sport AM classic rock, live sport AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Samoa 1593am community, culture MP3 128 kbps
SayHiFM filipino radio in new zealand, filipino station MP3 128 kbps
Sport Nation - AAC sports, cricket AAC 66 kbps
Wandering Sheep Radio - Hope Alive christian, praise MP3 128 kbps
531pi - MP3 music, news MP3 96 kbps
Wandering Sheep Radio - Jazz Cafe christian, smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
The Wireless (Today's Best Country) country MP3
Planet FM 104.6 - AAC community radio, community AAC 150 kbps
RNZ Pacific AAC (64kbps) features, national affairs AAC 64 kbps
Mountainside FM charity, community OGG 128 kbps
Niu FM - MP3 culture, music MP3 96 kbps
Planet FM 104.6 - MP3 community, community radio MP3 134 kbps
Radio Hydra classic hits, piha AAC 192 kbps
Radiowave NZ easy listening MP3 128 kbps
Southern Cross Country country AAC+ 192 kbps
UP FM 107.5 dance MP3 128 kbps
Wandering Sheep Radio - Christian Smooth Jazz christian, smooth jazz MP3

Museums in Kaukapakapa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Birkenhead Historical Society Museum
Helensville Pioneer Museum
Museum of Transport and Technology
Museum of Transport and Technology
Old Post Office Museum
Puhoi Heritage Museum
Warkworth and District Museum

Libraries in Kaukapakapa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Albany Memorial Library0.0
Albany Village Library0.0
Albany Village Library0.0
Birkenhead Library & Civic Centre0.0
East Coast Bays Library0.0
Glenfield Library0.0
Helensville Library0.0
Herald Island Library0.0
Herald Island Library0.0
Kaipara Flats Library0.0
Kumeū Library0.0
Leys Institute Little Library0.0
Leys Institute Little Library0.0
Library0.0
Mahurangi East Library0.0
Northcote Library0.0
Orewa Library0.0
Pūhoi Town Library0.0
Rānui Library0.0
Te Atatū Peninsula Library0.0
Te Atatū Peninsula Library0.0
Te Manawa0.0
The Leys Institute0.0
Warkworth War Memorial Library0.0
Whangaparāoa Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kaukapakapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Catalina Bay Farmers Market
Grey Lynn Farmers Market

Hotels in Kaukapakapa

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaukapakapa Hotel

Restaurants in Kaukapakapa

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shed 16

Cafes in Kaukapakapa

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DD's Country Cafe

Monuments in Kaukapakapa

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaukapakapa Centennial Monument
Kaukapakapa WWI Memorial

Veterinaries in Kaukapakapa

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaukapakapa Veterinary Services

Gas Stations in Kaukapakapa

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

G.A.S.
Gull Kaukapakapa

Golf Courses in Kaukapakapa

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Helensville Golf Club

Breweries in Kaukapakapa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
8 Wired Brewery
Browns Bay Brewing
Little Creatures Brewing
Little Creatures Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Kaukapakapa

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kaukapakapa

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Snowplanet 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kaukapakapa

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Auckland International AirportAKLLarge Airport
Ardmore AirportAMZMedium Airport
RNZAF Base Auckland-WhenuapaiMedium Airport
Dargaville AerodromeDGRSmall Airport
Drury AirfieldSmall Airport
Kaipara Flats AirportSmall Airport
Kelly FieldSmall Airport
Mercer1 PDZ AirportSmall Airport
North Shore AerodromeSmall Airport
Omaha Flats AirportSmall Airport
Parakai AerodromeSmall Airport
Ruawai AerodromeSmall Airport
Springhill AirportSmall Airport
Waiheke Island AerodromeWIKSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kaukapakapa

33 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Awanui Labs
Bay Audiology Albany
Bay Audiology Browns Bay
Body Works Clinic
Chiropractor Centre
Dr Downey Dermatologist
Flexa clinic
Flexa clinic
Goodwood Park Healthcare Facility
health-i-care - skin
health-i-care - skin
Helander Dermatology
Helander Dermatology
Hobsonville Optometrists
Illumen
Illumen
Insudang Oriental Medical Clinic
Kowhai Clinic
Kowhai Clinic
New Hope Chinese Medical Clinic
North Shore Sexual Health Service
North Shore Sexual Health Service
OPSM
Physio Connect
Plunket
Plunket
Plunket
Plunket
Skintel
VECA Medical Health Centre Onewa
VECA Medical Health Centre Onewa
White Cross
White Cross

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kaukapakapa

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Church Hall
All Saints Kaukapakapa Church
Kaukapakapa Bible Chapel
St Cuthbert's Church
Vipassana meditation center Medini
Waitoki Community Church

Explore Near Kaukapakapa

Waterfalls
3
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 Kaukapakapa

What is the population of Kaukapakapa?

Kaukapakapa has a population of 1,110 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,054.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kaukapakapa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,520, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $286,000 (1% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,430 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kaukapakapa?

Kaukapakapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.3 inches.

How is the job market in Kaukapakapa?

The job market in Kaukapakapa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $625. There are 102 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kaukapakapa?

The median home value in Kaukapakapa is $286,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,430. The homeownership rate is 84.5%.

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