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Mahora, New Zealand

Hawke's Bay Region · New Zealand

Mahora is a small city in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand with a population of 9,090. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,090 Population 37/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
53.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$24,840 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,840 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$190,400 home value, $952/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,090
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density37/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,840
Per Capita$24,840
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

C
Home Value$190,400
Rent$952
Ownership66.9%
Housing Units3,636

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population9,090
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-39.6182°, 176.8402°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceHawke's Bay Region
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation53.8 inches (1,367 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,840
Median Age35.9 years

About Mahora

Mahora is a small city in New Zealand (Hawke's Bay Region) with a population of 9,090. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Mahora has a population of 9,090 with a density of 37 people per square mile, spread across 245.2 square miles. The median age is 35.9 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

9,090
Total Population
37
People / sq mi
35.9yrs
Median Age
8% below New Zealand avg
245.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mahora vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Mahora is $24,840, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,840 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $478, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 836 business establishments.

Income: Mahora vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,840
67% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$24,840
Avg Weekly Wage$478

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)836

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mahora is $190,400, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $952 (18% below the national average of $1,163). 66.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,636 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$190,400
32% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$952
18% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.9%
Owner-Occupied66.9%
Renter-Occupied33.1%
Housing Units3,636

Property Tax

Mahora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area245.2 sq mi (635.2 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates-39.6182°N, 176.8402°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

893 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 137 km
May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 100 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 103 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 148 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 136 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 145 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 29 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 144 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 123 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 141 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 22 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 90 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 150 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 76 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 85 km
Jul 4, 2011 68 km E of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 132 km
Apr 25, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.3 80 km
Feb 18, 2003 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 91 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 62 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 N. NEW ZEALAND Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 261 72 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 120 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 120 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 120 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 116 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 120 km
1831 POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake - - 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taupo (115 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 115 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 115 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 116 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 140 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 149 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
February 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Warmest
March 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Wettest
July 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
August 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in Driest
December 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in

Mahora has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and November the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Mahora

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hastings Girls' High School - - - -
Lindisfarne College - - - -
Frimley Primary School - - - -
Mahora School - - - -
Saint Marys Catholic Primary School - - - -
OneSchool Global Hastings - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mahora

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Control 99.4FM kiwi, maori culture AAC 160 kbps

Museums in Mahora

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Faraday Museum of Technology
Gypsy Rose Tea Museum
MTG
Old Customs House

Libraries in Mahora

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Flaxmere Library0.0
Hastings District Library0.0
Haumoana Public Library0.0
Havelock North Library and Community Centre0.0
Napier Library0.0
Taradale Library0.0

Restaurants in Mahora

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Little Frimley Kitchen
Ten Twenty Four
Three Wise Birds

Cafes in Mahora

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Serendity Café

Breweries in Mahora

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brave Brewing Co.
GodsOwn Brewery
Zeelandt Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Mahora

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mahora

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawke's Bay AirportNPEMedium Airport
Wairoa AirportWIRMedium Airport
Hastings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kowhai Aerodrome-Small Airport
Pōrangahau Aerodrome-Small Airport
Rangitaiki Airfield-Small Airport
Waipukurau Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Mahora

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kahukura
Proactive Taradale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mahora

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Equippers Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovas Witnesses
New Hope Community Church
Plymouth Brethern Christian Church
St Mary's Catholic Church
The Centre Church

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 Mahora

What is the population of Mahora?

Mahora has a population of 9,090 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 245.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.9 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mahora expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,840, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $190,400 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $952 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mahora?

Mahora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.8 inches.

How is the job market in Mahora?

Mahora has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $478. There are 836 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mahora?

The median home value in Mahora is $190,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $952. The homeownership rate is 66.9%.

Nearby Cities

Hastings, F2 89,200 pop · 1.5 mi Raureka, F2 5,720 pop · 1.7 mi Akina, F2 5,193 pop · 2.1 mi Flaxmere, F2 11,142 pop · 3.2 mi Havelock North, F2 14,900 pop · 4.1 mi Clive, F2 2,120 pop · 4.7 mi Haumoana, F2 1,161 pop · 5.7 mi Taradale, F2 12,940 pop · 5.9 mi Onekawa, F2 7,290 pop · 8.0 mi Maraenui, F2 4,000 pop · 8.2 mi Napier, F2 66,800 pop · 9.5 mi Bay View, F2 2,400 pop · 13.7 mi Raupunga, F2 1,188 pop · 45.1 mi Wairoa, F2 4,260 pop · 49.2 mi
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