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Leigh, New Zealand

Auckland · New Zealand

Leigh is a small town in Auckland, New Zealand with a population of 3,525. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,525 Population 1/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
58.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$48,800 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$260,000 home value, $1,300/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population3,525
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,800
Per Capita$49,076
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$260,000
Rent$1,300
Ownership64.5%
Housing Units1,410

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain58.1 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population3,525
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates-36.2833°, 174.8167°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceAuckland
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation58.1 inches (1,476 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$48,800
Median Age37.2 years

About Leigh

Leigh is a small town in New Zealand (Auckland) with a population of 3,525. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Leigh has a population of 3,525 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,054.4 square miles. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,525
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below New Zealand avg
4,054.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Leigh vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Leigh is $48,800, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,076 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $944, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 324 business establishments.

Income: Leigh vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,800
35% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$49,076
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
41% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)324

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Leigh is $260,000, 8% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,300 (12% above the national average of $1,163). 64.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,410 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$260,000
8% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,300
12% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.5%
Owner-Occupied64.5%
Renter-Occupied35.5%
Housing Units1,410

Property Tax

Leigh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above New Zealand avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area4,054.4 sq mi (10,500.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-36.2833°N, 174.8167°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.1"
53% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.42"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 19, 2012.

Feb 21, 2007 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M4.5 35 km
Mar 13, 2007 26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand M4.0 58 km
Feb 20, 2011 9 km NNE of Waihi, New Zealand M4.0 149 km
Jul 19, 2012 55 km NE of Tairua, New Zealand M4.0 146 km
Feb 21, 2007 31 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M3.8 35 km
Jul 1, 2011 5 km NNW of Tamaki, New Zealand M2.9 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 69 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 77 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 137 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Warmest
March 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
June 53°F (12°C) 6.4 in
July 51°F (11°C) 6.2 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 6.4 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in

Leigh has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (3.8").

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Schools in Leigh

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Leigh School - - - -
Pākiri School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Leigh

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
The Wireless (Today's Best Country) country MP3

Museums in Leigh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mangawhai Museum
Mansion House
Puhoi Heritage Museum
Warkworth and District Museum

Libraries in Leigh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Leigh Library0.0
Mahurangi East Library0.0
Mangawhai Public Library0.0
Point Wells Community Library0.0
Pūhoi Town Library0.0
Warkworth War Memorial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Leigh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Matakana Village Farmers Market

Cafes in Leigh

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estuary Cafe & Bar
Leigh Eats
Omaha Beach Cafe & Eatery

Gas Stations in Leigh

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

G.A.S.

Golf Courses in Leigh

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Omaha Beach Golf Club

Breweries in Leigh

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
8 Wired Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Leigh

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Leigh

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Auckland International AirportAKLLarge Airport
Ardmore AirportAMZMedium Airport
RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai-Medium Airport
Whangarei AirportWREMedium Airport
Coromandel AirportCMVSmall Airport
Great Barrier AerodromeGBZSmall Airport
Kaipara Flats Airport-Small Airport
Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome-Small Airport
North Shore Aerodrome-Small Airport
Okiwi Station Airport-Small Airport
Omaha Flats Airport-Small Airport
Parakai Aerodrome-Small Airport
Springhill Airport-Small Airport
Tahere Airstrip-Small Airport
Waiheke Island AerodromeWIKSmall Airport
Waro Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Leigh

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Pākiri Church
Point Wells Community Church
Saint Michaels and All Angels Church

Explore Near Leigh

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 Leigh

What is the population of Leigh?

Leigh has a population of 3,525 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,054.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.2 years.

Is Leigh expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $260,000 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,300 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Leigh?

Leigh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.1 inches.

How is the job market in Leigh?

The unemployment rate in Leigh is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $944. There are 324 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Leigh?

The median home value in Leigh is $260,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,300. The homeownership rate is 64.5%.

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