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Maungaturoto, New Zealand

Northland · New Zealand

Maungaturoto is a small town in Northland, New Zealand with a population of 940. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
940 Population 154/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
76.3 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$20,940 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$20,940 median income, 3.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$197,600 home value, $988/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population940
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density154/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,940
Per Capita$20,940
Unemployment3.3%

Housing

F
Home Value$197,600
Rent$988
Ownership79.9%
Housing Units376

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain76.3 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population940
Population Density154 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates-36.1000°, 174.3667°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceNorthland
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation76.3 inches (1,937 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,940
Median Age40.6 years

About Maungaturoto

Maungaturoto is a small town in New Zealand (Northland) with a population of 940. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Maungaturoto has a population of 940 with a density of 154 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

940
Total Population
154
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above New Zealand avg
6.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Maungaturoto vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Maungaturoto is $20,940, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,940 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $403, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 86 business establishments.

Income: Maungaturoto vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$20,940
72% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$20,940
Avg Weekly Wage$403

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)86

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Maungaturoto is $197,600, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $988 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 79.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 376 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,600
30% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$988
15% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.9%
Owner-Occupied79.9%
Renter-Occupied20.1%
Housing Units376

Property Tax

Maungaturoto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 76.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates-36.1000°N, 174.3667°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.3"
101% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.73"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.86"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 1, 2011.

Feb 21, 2007 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M4.5 77 km
Mar 13, 2007 26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand M4.0 103 km
Feb 21, 2007 31 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M3.8 78 km
Jul 1, 2011 5 km NNW of Tamaki, New Zealand M2.9 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whangarei (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 40 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 98 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 100 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
February 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
June 53°F (11°C) 6.7 in Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 5.8 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 6.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.6 in
October 56°F (14°C) 4.0 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in Driest
December 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in

Maungaturoto has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 52°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and November the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Maungaturoto

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Otamatea High School
Maungaturoto School
Otamatea Christian School
Paparoa School
OneSchool Global Maungaturoto
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Radio Stations near Maungaturoto

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Big River FM community, music MP3 128 kbps
Beagle 88.1 alternative, funk MP3 320 kbps
The Wireless (Today's Best Country) country MP3
The Generator classic rock, hard rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Maungaturoto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Albertland & Districts Museum
Albertland Heritage Museum
Kauri Museum
Mangawhai Museum
Waipu Museum

Libraries in Maungaturoto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kaiwaka Library0.0
Mangawhai Public Library0.0
The Ruakaka Hub Library and Service Centre0.0
Wellsford War Memorial Library0.0

Hotels in Maungaturoto

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maungaturoto Historic Hotel

Cafes in Maungaturoto

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sitting Duck Cafe
Sugarbelles Cafe
Whole Life Cafe

Veterinaries in Maungaturoto

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Vet Centre

Gas Stations in Maungaturoto

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
G.A.S.
GAS

Golf Courses in Maungaturoto

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paparoa Golf Course

Ski Resorts Near Maungaturoto

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Maungaturoto

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
RNZAF Base Auckland-WhenuapaiMedium Airport
Whangarei AirportWREMedium Airport
Dargaville AerodromeDGRSmall Airport
Kaikohe AirportKKOSmall Airport
Kaipara Flats AirportSmall Airport
Koheroa AirstripSmall Airport
Maromaku West AirstripSmall Airport
North Shore AerodromeSmall Airport
Omaha Flats AirportSmall Airport
Omapere AirstripSmall Airport
Parakai AerodromeSmall Airport
Pouerua AirstripSmall Airport
Remuera Settlement AirstripSmall Airport
Ruapekapeka AirstripSmall Airport
Ruawai AerodromeSmall Airport
Springhill AirportSmall Airport
Tahere AirstripSmall Airport
Toots AirstripSmall Airport
Waiaruhe AirstripSmall Airport
Waiheke Island AerodromeWIKSmall Airport
Waitotehoanga AirstripSmall Airport
Waro AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maungaturoto

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Maungaturoto Congregational Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Maungaturoto

What is the population of Maungaturoto?

Maungaturoto has a population of 940 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 154 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years.

Is Maungaturoto expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,940, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,600 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $988 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Maungaturoto?

Maungaturoto 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 52°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 76.3 inches.

How is the job market in Maungaturoto?

Maungaturoto has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $403. There are 86 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Maungaturoto?

The median home value in Maungaturoto is $197,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $988. The homeownership rate is 79.9%.

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