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Maramarua, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Maramarua is a small town in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 1,767. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,767 Population 1/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
71.2 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$25,620 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$25,620 median income, 2.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$187,200 home value, $936/mo rent

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About Maramarua

Maramarua

Maramarua is a locality in the north-eastern part of the Waikato District of New Zealand. State Highway 2 runs through the settlement.

People

Population1,767
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,620
Per Capita$25,620
Unemployment2.7%

Housing

C+
Home Value$187,200
Rent$936
Ownership67.6%
Housing Units707

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain71.2 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population1,767
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates-37.2500°, 175.2333°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWaikato Region
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation71.2 inches (1,809 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,620
Median Age37.3 years

About Maramarua

Maramarua is a small town in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 1,767. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Maramarua has a population of 1,767 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,173.0 square miles. The median age is 37.3 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,767
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
37.3yrs
Median Age
4% below New Zealand avg
2,173.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Maramarua vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Maramarua is $25,620, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,620 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $493, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 163 business establishments.

Income: Maramarua vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$25,620
66% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$25,620
Avg Weekly Wage$493

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)163

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Maramarua is $187,200, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $936 (20% below the national average of $1,163). 67.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 707 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$187,200
34% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$936
20% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.6%
Owner-Occupied67.6%
Renter-Occupied32.4%
Housing Units707

Property Tax

Maramarua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 71.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area2,173.0 sq mi (5,628.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-37.2500°N, 175.2333°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.2"
87% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

629 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 140 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 135 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 142 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 78 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km ENE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.1 131 km
Jan 24, 2021 16 km E of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.1 146 km
Jul 2, 2021 7 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 118 km
Sep 10, 1994 47 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 144 km
Mar 20, 2011 30 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 123 km
Sep 23, 2015 17 km SW of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 138 km
Jul 18, 2004 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 139 km
Aug 1, 2021 11 km S of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.0 133 km
Jan 18, 2011 5 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 128 km
Jan 2, 1993 17 km N of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 119 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 62 km
Jun 30, 1993 45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.9 106 km
Jul 11, 1993 34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.9 106 km
Feb 6, 2006 22 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand M4.9 113 km
Oct 15, 2012 13 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.9 135 km
Jul 11, 1990 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.9 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 51 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 90 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 148 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 150 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 162 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 175 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 187 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
June 50°F (10°C) 5.8 in Coldest, Wettest
July 51°F (11°C) 5.6 in
August 50°F (10°C) 5.3 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in

Maramarua has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 50°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Maramarua

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maramarua School - - - -
Mangatangi School - - - -
Dilworth School Rural Campus - - - -
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Radio Stations near Maramarua

49 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 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
CFM Coromandel community radio, contemporary AAC+ 48 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
Radio BurgerFuel alt rock, alternative rock MP3 128 kbps
Niu FM - AAC culture, music AAC+ 64 kbps
Newstalk ZB - AAC+ 64 kbps
East FM classic rock, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
SayHiFM filipino radio in new zealand, filipino station MP3 128 kbps
West FM Swing Radio 1920s, 1930's MP3 48 kbps
531pi - AAC music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Retro Hit Radio 80s, 90s AAC+ 80 kbps
MAD FM Auckland 106.7 commercial free, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Gold Sport AM classic rock, live sport AAC+ 64 kbps
ZFM Global contemporary, internet station MP3 128 kbps
Radio Samoa 1593am community, culture MP3 128 kbps
Wandering Sheep Radio - Hope Alive christian, praise MP3 128 kbps
Radio Te Aroha 88FM community, oldies MP3 128 kbps
Wandering Sheep Radio - Jazz Cafe christian, smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
531pi - MP3 music, news MP3 96 kbps
RadiJohan decades, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Planet FM 104.6 - AAC community radio, community AAC 150 kbps
RNZ Pacific AAC (64kbps) features, national affairs AAC 64 kbps
Niu FM - MP3 culture, music MP3 96 kbps
Sport Nation - AAC sports, cricket AAC 66 kbps
Planet FM 104.6 - MP3 community, community radio MP3 134 kbps
Radiowave NZ easy listening MP3 128 kbps
Southern Cross Country country AAC+ 192 kbps
UP FM 107.5 dance MP3 128 kbps
Wandering Sheep Radio - Christian Smooth Jazz christian, smooth jazz MP3
Mountainside FM charity, community OGG 128 kbps

Museums in Maramarua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mercer Museum

Libraries in Maramarua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0
Te Kauwhata Library and Council Office0.0
Vimutti Library0.0

Hotels in Maramarua

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bay View Hotel

Cafes in Maramarua

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Miranda Farm Shop and Cafe
Pink Pig
Pukeko's Nest Cafe & Gifts
Smoko

Veterinaries in Maramarua

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anexa Vet Clinic

Gas Stations in Maramarua

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allied Petroleum 24/7 Fuelstop
NZ #766443233

Golf Courses in Maramarua

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maramarua Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near Maramarua

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Maramarua

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Auckland International AirportAKLLarge Airport
Ardmore AirportAMZMedium Airport
Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium Airport
RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai-Medium Airport
Coromandel AirportCMVSmall Airport
Drury Airfield-Small Airport
Great Mercury Airport-Small Airport
Kelly Field-Small Airport
Limestone Downs Airport-Small Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Mercer1 PDZ Airport-Small Airport
North Shore Aerodrome-Small Airport
Pauanui Aerodrome-Small Airport
Raglan AerodromeRAGSmall Airport
Te Aroha Airfield-Small Airport
Te Kowhai Airfield-Small Airport
Thames AerodromeTMZSmall Airport
Waiheke Island AerodromeWIKSmall Airport
Waihi Beach Airport-Small Airport
Whitianga AirportWTZSmall Airport

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 Maramarua

What is the population of Maramarua?

Maramarua has a population of 1,767 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,173.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.3 years.

Is Maramarua expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,620, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $187,200 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $936 per month, below the national average of $1,163. 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 Maramarua?

Maramarua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 71.2 inches.

How is the job market in Maramarua?

The job market in Maramarua is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $493. There are 163 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Maramarua?

The median home value in Maramarua is $187,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $936. The homeownership rate is 67.6%.

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