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Maraetai, New Zealand

Auckland · New Zealand

Maraetai is a small town in Auckland, New Zealand with a population of 2,770. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,770 Population 2/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
78.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$35,040 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$35,040 median income, 3.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$296,400 home value, $1,482/mo rent

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About Maraetai

Maraetai

Maraetai is a coastal town to the east of Auckland in New Zealand, on the Pōhutukawa Coast. Part of the traditional rohe of Ngāi Tai Ki Tāmaki, the area developed into a coastal holiday community in the early 20th Century.

People

Population2,770
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$35,040
Per Capita$35,040
Unemployment3.2%

Housing

D
Home Value$296,400
Rent$1,482
Ownership79.2%
Housing Units1,108

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain78.8 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population2,770
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates-36.8833°, 175.0500°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceAuckland
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation78.8 inches (2,001 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$35,040
Median Age44.4 years

About Maraetai

Maraetai is a small town in New Zealand (Auckland) with a population of 2,770. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Maraetai has a population of 2,770 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,471.7 square miles. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,770
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
44.4yrs
Median Age
14% above New Zealand avg
1,471.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Maraetai vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Maraetai is $35,040, which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,040. The average weekly wage is $674, 53% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 255 business establishments.

Income: Maraetai vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$35,040
53% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$35,040
Avg Weekly Wage$674

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)255

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Maraetai is $296,400, 5% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,482 (27% above the national average of $1,163). 79.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,108 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$296,400
5% above New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,482
27% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.2%
Owner-Occupied79.2%
Renter-Occupied20.8%
Housing Units1,108

Property Tax

Climate in Maraetai

Maraetai has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.5°C), the coldest is Jul (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1133 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.6°C / 67°F 15.4° / 23.7° 55.5
Feb 20.5°C / 69°F 16.1° / 24.8° 61.1
Mar 18.9°C / 66°F 14.6° / 23.2° 82.5
Apr 16.9°C / 62°F 12.9° / 20.9° 81.6
May 14.8°C / 59°F 11.4° / 18.1° 129.0
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 9.3° / 15.8° 122.7
Jul 11.6°C / 53°F 8.5° / 14.8° 129.0
Aug 12°C / 54°F 8.6° / 15.4° 118.7
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 9.6° / 16.8° 114.1
Oct 14.6°C / 58°F 11.1° / 18.2° 84.8
Nov 16.2°C / 61°F 12.3° / 20° 68.0
Dec 18.4°C / 65°F 14.4° / 22.5° 86.0
Maraetai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 78.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above New Zealand avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area1,471.7 sq mi (3,811.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-36.8833°N, 175.0500°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.8"
107% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

164 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 25, 2025.

Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 117 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 104 km
Jul 11, 1993 34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.9 135 km
Jul 11, 1990 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.9 104 km
Jun 30, 1993 45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.9 130 km
Jun 26, 2002 15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.8 136 km
Jul 6, 2010 5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand M4.8 103 km
Aug 26, 2011 38 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M4.7 148 km
May 15, 2001 72 km E of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.7 146 km
Mar 15, 2006 19 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M4.7 149 km
Oct 1, 1993 23 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.7 145 km
May 28, 2011 42 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M4.7 143 km
Apr 6, 2012 27 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.6 146 km
Oct 5, 2011 23 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.6 132 km
Aug 12, 2001 25 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.6 146 km
Jul 17, 1990 52 km E of Tairua, New Zealand M4.6 123 km
Feb 2, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M4.6 102 km
Nov 4, 2013 37 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M4.6 147 km
Jan 8, 2009 49 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M4.6 138 km
May 16, 2005 62 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 16 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 115 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 144 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 188 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
June 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in
July 52°F (11°C) 6.1 in Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in Coldest
September 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in

Maraetai has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in August to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Maraetai

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maraetai Beach School
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Radio Stations near Maraetai

50 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
The Sound classic rock AAC 130 kbps
Channel X AAC 130 kbps
The Hits contemporary hits AAC+ 64 kbps
Mai FM rnb AAC 129 kbps
RNZ National MP3 features, national affairs MP3 64 kbps
George FM AAC 131 kbps
新西兰中文广播电台 FM90.6 Radio Chinese chinese, culture MP3 128 kbps
Easy 80s 80s, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
iHeartCountry New Zealand country, country music AAC+ 64 kbps
RNZ National AAC (128kbps) features, national affairs AAC 128 kbps
Radio X (AQ) mood MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hauraki AAC+ 64 kbps
Vinyl Radio NZ classic rock, hits AAC+ 160 kbps
Humm Radio bollywood hits, indian radio AAC 130 kbps
JAZZ CAFE easy listening, smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
Sanctuary - AAC christian, worship AAC 64 kbps
Radio Spice (Auckland, New Zealand) music MP3 128 kbps
Sanctuary - MP3 christian, worship MP3 96 kbps
RNZ Pacific MP3 features, national affairs MP3 64 kbps
Sleep Radio ambient, meditation MP3 128 kbps
RNZ Concert AAC (128kbps) classical, classical music AAC 128 kbps
RNZ Concert MP3 classical, classical music MP3 64 kbps
Tiri 2 classic pop, classic rock MP3 192 kbps
Newstalk ZB AAC+ 64 kbps
Niu FM - AAC culture, music AAC+ 64 kbps
Gold Sport AM classic rock, live sport AAC+ 64 kbps
East FM classic rock, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
531pi - AAC music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Retro Hit Radio 80s, 90s AAC+ 80 kbps
West FM Swing Radio 1920s, 1930's MP3 48 kbps
Radio BurgerFuel alt rock, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
MAD FM Auckland 106.7 commercial free, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
ZFM Global contemporary, internet station MP3 128 kbps
Positively Morrinsville 87.7FM community, contemporary music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Samoa 1593am community, culture MP3 128 kbps
SayHiFM filipino radio in new zealand, filipino station MP3 128 kbps
Raglan Community Radio MP3 128 kbps
UP FM 107.5 dance MP3 128 kbps
Wandering Sheep Radio - Jazz Cafe christian, smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
Planet FM 104.6 - AAC community radio, community AAC 150 kbps
RNZ Pacific AAC (64kbps) features, national affairs AAC 64 kbps
531pi - MP3 music, news MP3 96 kbps
Wandering Sheep Radio - Hope Alive christian, praise MP3 128 kbps
Niu FM - MP3 culture, music MP3 96 kbps
Planet FM 104.6 - MP3 community, community radio MP3 134 kbps
Sport Nation - AAC sports, cricket AAC 66 kbps
Radiowave NZ easy listening MP3 128 kbps
Southern Cross Country country AAC+ 192 kbps
Wandering Sheep Radio - Christian Smooth Jazz christian, smooth jazz MP3
Mountainside FM charity, community OGG 128 kbps

Museums in Maraetai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bach 38 Museum
Devonport Museum
Huakaiwaka Visitor Centre
McNicol Homestead
Museum of Waiheke & Historic Village
National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy
New Zealand Warbirds Association
Papakura Museum
Waiheke Musical Museum

Libraries in Maraetai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beachlands Library0.0
Botanic Gardens Library0.0
Botany Library0.0
Botany Library0.0
Clevedon Library0.0
Drury Community Library0.0
Glen Innes Library0.0
Highland Park Library0.0
Howick Library0.0
John Kinder Theological Library0.0
Kawakawa Bay Library and Health Centre0.0
Māngere East Library0.0
Māngere East Library0.0
Manukau Library0.0
Manurewa Library0.0
Manurewa Library0.0
Maraetai Library0.0
Ōtāhuhu Library0.0
Otara Library0.0
Pakuranga Library0.0
Panmure Library0.0
Papatoetoe Library0.0
Raye Freedman Library0.0
Remuera Library0.0
Saint Heliers Library0.0
Sir Edmund Hillary Library0.0
Te Matariki Clendon Library0.0
Te Matariki Clendon Library0.0
Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini0.0
Tupu Youth Library0.0
Waiheke Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Maraetai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Howick Village Market
The Market

Restaurants in Maraetai

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raviz

Cafes in Maraetai

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bach'n Cafe
Hinge Cafe
Maraetai Bakery and Cafe
Wharf Store

Gas Stations in Maraetai

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GAS

Breweries in Maraetai

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hallertau Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Maraetai

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Maraetai

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Maraetai

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Auckland International AirportAKLLarge Airport
Ardmore AirportAMZMedium Airport
RNZAF Base Auckland-WhenuapaiMedium Airport
Coromandel AirportCMVSmall Airport
Drury AirfieldSmall Airport
Great Barrier AerodromeGBZSmall Airport
Great Mercury AirportSmall Airport
Kaipara Flats AirportSmall Airport
Kelly FieldSmall Airport
Limestone Downs AirportSmall Airport
Mercer1 PDZ AirportSmall Airport
Motu Kaikoura Island AerodromeSmall Airport
North Shore AerodromeSmall Airport
Okiwi Station AirportSmall Airport
Omaha Flats AirportSmall Airport
Parakai AerodromeSmall Airport
Springhill AirportSmall Airport
Te Aroha AirfieldSmall Airport
Thames AerodromeTMZSmall Airport
Waiheke Island AerodromeWIKSmall Airport
Whitianga AirportWTZSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Maraetai

27 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Acupuncture
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Botany Medical & Urgent Care
Chirolink
ChiroMotion
Conifer Grove Accupuncture and Therapies
Dr. Weng Key Chan - Otahuhu Family Doctors
Eastcare Urgent Care
Evolve Physiotherapy
Greenlane - Penrose Optometrist
Karaka Medical Specialists
Migum Wellness Clinics
Mount Wellington Family Health Centre
OPSM
Ormiston Medical Centre
Peak Pilates and Physiotherapy
Stonefields Medical Centre
Takanini Surgery
The Practice
The Skin Science Clinic
Ti Rakau OMS
Whanau Ora Community Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maraetai

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Marks Anglican 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 Maraetai

What is the population of Maraetai?

Maraetai has a population of 2,770 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,471.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Maraetai expensive to live in?

The median household income is $35,040, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $296,400 (5% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,482 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Maraetai?

Maraetai 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 52°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 78.8 inches.

How is the job market in Maraetai?

Maraetai has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $674. There are 255 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Maraetai?

The median home value in Maraetai is $296,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,482. The homeownership rate is 79.2%.

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