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Mamaku, New Zealand

Bay of Plenty · New Zealand

Mamaku is a small town in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand with a population of 751. Elevation: 1,893 ft (577 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
751 Population 18/sq mi density
1,893 ft Elevation 577 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
94.0 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$48,800 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 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
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population751
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density18/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

A
Home Value$208,000
Rent$1,040
Ownership64.5%
Housing Units300

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain94.0 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,893 ft (577 m)
Population751
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation1,893 ft (577 m)
Coordinates-38.1000°, 176.0833°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceBay of Plenty
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation94.0 inches (2,388 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$48,800
Median Age37.2 years

About Mamaku

Mamaku is a small town in New Zealand (Bay of Plenty) with a population of 751. The city sits at an elevation of 1,893 feet (577 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.0 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Mamaku has a population of 751 with a density of 18 people per square mile, spread across 42.3 square miles. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

751
Total Population
18
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below New Zealand avg
42.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mamaku vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Mamaku 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 69 business establishments.

Income: Mamaku vs New Zealand

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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)69

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mamaku is $208,000, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,040 (11% below the national average of $1,163). 64.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 300 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,000
26% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,040
11% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.5%
Owner-Occupied64.5%
Renter-Occupied35.5%
Housing Units300

Property Tax

Mamaku experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 94.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,893 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below New Zealand avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,893 ft (577 m)
Area42.3 sq mi (109.6 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates-38.1000°N, 176.0833°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.0"
147% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.93"
Driest Month (Feb) 5.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,469 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 137 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 37 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 82 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 71 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 96 km
Aug 18, 1999 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.7 139 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 45 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 39 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 90 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 60 km
May 5, 2023 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 140 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 70 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 109 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 105 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 67 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 47 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 29 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 142 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 129 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 100 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m — 80 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m — 92 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake — — 78 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown — — 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maroa (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 36 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 37 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 42 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 80 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 92 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 116 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 124 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 139 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 5.3 in
February 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 6.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in
June 44°F (7°C) 6.9 in Coldest, Wettest
July 45°F (7°C) 6.8 in
August 44°F (7°C) 6.7 in
September 47°F (9°C) 6.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 5.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 5.7 in
December 58°F (15°C) 6.6 in

Mamaku has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 44°F in June to 61°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 72.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (5.0").

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Schools in Mamaku

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mamaku School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Mamaku

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sub FM deep house, drum 'n' bass MP3 192 kbps
Gaia FM (New Zealand) celtic, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Mamaku

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Rotorua Museum
Te Amorangi Museum

Libraries in Mamaku

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Friends of the Rotorua Public Library0.0
Rotorua District Library0.0
Tokoroa Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mamaku

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bok Shop
New CaMart
Newland Food Market
Rotorua Night Market
Super Save Rotorua

Cafes in Mamaku

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mamaku Blue

Zoos in Mamaku

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paradise Valley Springs

Train Stations in Mamaku

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mamaku

Stadiums & Teams in Mamaku

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mamaku

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rotorua Regional AirportROTMedium Airport
Taupo AirportTUOMedium Airport
Tauranga AirportTRGMedium Airport
Centennial Park Aerodrome—Small Airport
Galatea Airfield—Small Airport
Matakana Island Airport—Small Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Motiti Island Airport—Small Airport
Mount Tarawera Airport—Small Airport
Te Aroha Airfield—Small Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Waihi Beach Airport—Small Airport
Wharepapa South Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mamaku

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Trinity 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 Mamaku

What is the population of Mamaku?

Mamaku has a population of 751 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 42.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.2 years.

Is Mamaku expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,000 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Mamaku?

Mamaku has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.0 inches.

How is the job market in Mamaku?

The unemployment rate in Mamaku 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 69 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mamaku?

The median home value in Mamaku is $208,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,040. The homeownership rate is 64.5%.

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