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Maoribank, New Zealand

Wellington Region · New Zealand

Maoribank is a small town in Wellington Region, New Zealand with a population of 3,640. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,640 Population 17/sq mi density
240 ft Elevation 73 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
70.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$30,480 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$30,480 median income, 4.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$223,600 home value, $1,118/mo rent

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About Maoribank

Maoribank

Maoribank is a suburb of Upper Hutt, located 2–3 km east-northeast of the city centre. It was predominantly developed between 1950-1970.

People

Population3,640
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density17/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,480
Per Capita$30,480
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$223,600
Rent$1,118
Ownership73.5%
Housing Units1,456

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain70.1 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Population3,640
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Coordinates-41.1083°, 175.0902°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWellington Region
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation70.1 inches (1,782 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$30,480
Median Age35.4 years

About Maoribank

Maoribank is a small town in New Zealand (Wellington Region) with a population of 3,640. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Maoribank has a population of 3,640 with a density of 17 people per square mile, spread across 209.3 square miles. The median age is 35.4 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,640
Total Population
17
People / sq mi
35.4yrs
Median Age
9% below New Zealand avg
209.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Maoribank vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Maoribank is $30,480, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,480 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $586, 59% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 335 business establishments.

Income: Maoribank vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$30,480
59% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$30,480
Avg Weekly Wage$586

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)335

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Maoribank is $223,600, 21% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,118 (4% below the national average of $1,163). 73.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,456 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$223,600
21% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,118
4% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.5%
Owner-Occupied73.5%
Renter-Occupied26.5%
Housing Units1,456

Property Tax

Climate in Maoribank

Maoribank has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Feb (17.4°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 990 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.2°C / 63°F 13.2° / 21.2° 55.3
Feb 17.4°C / 63°F 13.4° / 21.4° 78.3
Mar 15.8°C / 60°F 11.4° / 20.3° 63.2
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 9.4° / 17.7° 83.5
May 12°C / 54°F 8.1° / 15.8° 93.4
Jun 10°C / 50°F 6.2° / 13.7° 100.1
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 4.7° / 12.8° 90.4
Aug 9.5°C / 49°F 5.7° / 13.3° 88.1
Sep 11°C / 52°F 7.4° / 14.6° 93.8
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16° 85.0
Nov 13.8°C / 57°F 10.2° / 17.4° 69.9
Dec 16°C / 61°F 12.5° / 19.6° 88.9
Maoribank enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 70.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area209.3 sq mi (542.0 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-41.1083°N, 175.0902°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.1"
85% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,270 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 91 km
Aug 16, 2013 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 105 km
May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 122 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 120 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 79 km
May 27, 1992 21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.0 127 km
Jul 20, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 83 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 93 km
Aug 16, 2013 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 112 km
Mar 22, 1995 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.8 90 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 77 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 96 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 82 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 43 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 109 km
Oct 6, 1990 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand M5.5 58 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 137 km
Jul 18, 2013 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 75 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 148 km
Aug 16, 2013 25 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m — 18 km
2013 WELLINGTON Earthquake 0.1 m — 105 km
2013 COOK STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m — 91 km
1855 WHARANUI Earthquake — — 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in Warmest
February 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 49°F (9°C) 6.6 in
June 45°F (7°C) 6.8 in Coldest
July 50°F (10°C) 7.5 in Wettest
August 45°F (7°C) 6.2 in
September 48°F (9°C) 5.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 6.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
December 58°F (14°C) 5.5 in

Maoribank has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 45°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 66.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Maoribank

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tōtara Park School — — — —
Mangaroa School — — — —
Te Kura o Hau Karetu — — — —
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Radio Stations near Maoribank

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ZM Wellington (new) — AAC+ 64 kbps
95bFM - FLAC university radio, university of auckland OGG 64 kbps
Coast Access Radio MP3 community radio MP3 134 kbps
95bFM - 256Kbps MP3 university radio, university of auckland MP3 256 kbps
Radioactive.FM 88.6 alternative, indie MP3 320 kbps
RNZ National — MP3 64 kbps
jakemusic random MP3
The Cheese gen-x, music MP3 128 kbps
Wellington Access Radio community, culture MP3 134 kbps
KIX FM classic rock MP3 128 kbps
95bFM - 64kbps AAC+ university radio, university of auckland AAC+ 64 kbps
TLC Radio Northland — MP3
Heads FM Mangawhai 106.4 community, rock MP3 128 kbps
Mushroom FM — MP3 128 kbps
Mouthfull Radio — MP3 192 kbps
World FM Tawa 88.2 current affairs, kiwi AAC+ 32 kbps
Paekakariki 88.2FM community, eclectic AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Maoribank

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fell Engine Museum
Golder's Cottage
Kapiti Aviation Museum
Kapiti Coast Museum
Munitions Laboratory and Muesum / Public Toilets
New Zealand Police Museum
Paekakariki Station and Museum
Petone Settlers Museum
Silver Stream Railway Museum
Southward Car Museum
Te Māori Waiwhetu Cultural Centre and Museum
The Dowse Art Museum
Wellington Tramway Museum

Libraries in Maoribank

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Eastbourne Community Library0.0
Featherston Library0.0
Lower Hutt War Memorial Library0.0
Moera Library0.0
Naenae Kitty Mildenhall Community Library0.0
Paekākāriki Library0.0
Paraparaumu Library0.0
Petone Community Library0.0
Pinehaven Library0.0
Pukerua Bay Library0.0
Pukerua Bay Library Building0.0
Stokes Valley Library0.0
Upper Hutt City Library0.0
Waikanae Library0.0
Wainuiomata Library0.0
Whitby Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Maoribank

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Riverbank Market
Waitangirua Market

Restaurants in Maoribank

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Little Totara
Street Eats
Totara Park Thai Food

Train Stations in Maoribank

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maymorn

Gas Stations in Maoribank

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Waitomo
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Shopping Malls in Maoribank

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brown Owl Shops
Clouston Park Shops
River Valley Shopping Centre

Breweries in Maoribank

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boneface Brewing Co
Duncan's Brewing Company
Kereru Brewing Company, Limited
Panhead Brewery
Te Aro Brewing Company
Tuatara Brewery

Airports Near Maoribank

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wellington International AirportWLGLarge Airport
Hood AirportMROMedium Airport
Paraparaumu AirportPPQMedium Airport
Foxpine Aerodrome—Small Airport
Martinborough Airport—Small Airport
Otaki Airport—Small Airport
Papawai Airfield—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Maoribank

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hand Rehab

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maoribank

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Awaken City Church - Upper Hutt
Rimutaka Baptist Church
Saint Peter Chanel Catholic Church
St Hilda's Anglican Church Upper Hutt
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Vietnamese Buddhist Thien Thai Monastery

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 Maoribank

What is the population of Maoribank?

Maoribank has a population of 3,640 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 209.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.4 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Maoribank expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,480, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $223,600 (21% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,118 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Maoribank?

Maoribank enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.1 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Maoribank?

Maoribank has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $586. There are 335 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Maoribank?

The median home value in Maoribank is $223,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,118. The homeownership rate is 73.5%.

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