Kawerau, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.5 /5.0

D Poor

7,670 Population 906/sq mi density

151 ft Elevation 46 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Overall

1.5 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$17,340 median income, 22.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$174,200 home value, $871/mo rent

Kawerau, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$17,340

77% below

$17,340 per capita

Home Value

$174,200

38% below

Median Rent

$871/mo

25% below

Unemployment

22.0%

511% above

Avg Temperature

49°F

273 sunny days/yr

Is Kawerau a Good Place to Live?

1.5 / 5.0 — Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kawerau residents earn a median household income of $17,340 , which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,340. The unemployment rate stands at 22.0% (511% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 706 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kawerau is $174,200 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $871/month.

Climate & Weather

Kawerau has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 110.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,670

Median Age34.2 yrs

Density906/mi²

Foreign Born8.5%

Economy

Median Income$17,340

Per Capita$17,340

Unemployment22.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$333

Housing

Home Value$174,200

Rent$871

Ownership65.4%

Housing Units3,068

Climate

Avg Temp49°F

Sunny Days273/yr

Rain110.2 in/yr

Elevation151 ft

Did You Know?

Kawerau was founded in 1953.