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Moerewa, New Zealand

Northland · New Zealand

Moerewa is a small town in Northland, New Zealand with a population of 1,920. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
1,920 Population 196/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
67.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$17,280 Median Income
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Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$17,280 median income, 15.4% unemployment
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Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$156,000 home value, $780/mo rent

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About Moerewa

Moerewa

Moerewa is a small town in the Northland Region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located close to the Bay of Islands five kilometres to the west of Kawakawa.

People

Population1,920
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density196/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,280
Per Capita$17,280
Unemployment15.4%

Housing

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Home Value$156,000
Rent$780
Ownership65.6%
Housing Units768

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain67.4 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population1,920
Population Density196 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates-35.3833°, 174.0333°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceNorthland
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation67.4 inches (1,712 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,280
Median Age29.6 years

About Moerewa

Moerewa is a small town in New Zealand (Northland) with a population of 1,920. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Moerewa has a population of 1,920 with a density of 196 people per square mile, spread across 9.8 square miles. The median age is 29.6 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,920
Total Population
196
People / sq mi
29.6yrs
Median Age
24% below New Zealand avg
9.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Moerewa vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Moerewa is $17,280, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,280 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $332, 77% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 15.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 177 business establishments.

Income: Moerewa vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$17,280
77% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$17,280
Avg Weekly Wage$332

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.4%
328% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)177

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Moerewa is $156,000, 45% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $780 (33% below the national average of $1,163). 65.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 768 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,000
45% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$780
33% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.6%
Owner-Occupied65.6%
Renter-Occupied34.4%
Housing Units768

Property Tax

Moerewa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 67.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above New Zealand avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area9.8 sq mi (25.4 km²)
Population Density196/sq mi
Coordinates-35.3833°N, 174.0333°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"
77% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.13"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 20, 2011.

Jun 20, 2011 116 km NE of Ngunguru, New Zealand M4.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kaikohe-Bay of Islands (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 15 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 46 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
May 56°F (14°C) 5.1 in
June 53°F (12°C) 7.1 in Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 6.3 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 6.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in Driest
December 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in

Moerewa has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 52°F in July to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and November the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Moerewa

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Moerewa School
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarere
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Radio Stations near Moerewa

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Beagle 88.1 alternative, funk MP3 320 kbps
The Generator classic rock, hard rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Moerewa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mission House
Pioneer Village
Pompallier French Catholic Mission
Russell Museum
Stone Store
Te Ahurea
Te Kōngahu Museum of Waitangi
Te Rau Aroha
Te Waimate Mission House

Libraries in Moerewa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Friends of the Williams House Paihia Library0.0
Kaikohe Public Library0.0
Kawakawa Library0.0
Paihia Library0.0
Procter Library0.0
Procter Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Moerewa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bay of Islands Farmers Market
The Old Packhouse Market

Gas Stations in Moerewa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Moerewa

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kaitaia AirportKATMedium Airport
Kerikeri AirportKKEMedium Airport
Whangarei AirportWREMedium Airport
Ahu AirstripSmall Airport
Broadwood AirstripSmall Airport
Dargaville AerodromeDGRSmall Airport
Fisher Riley North AirstripSmall Airport
Fisher Riley South AirstripSmall Airport
Kahikatoa AirstripSmall Airport
Kaikohe AirportKKOSmall Airport
Kohe AirstripSmall Airport
Koheroa AirstripSmall Airport
Mangamuka Bridge AirstripSmall Airport
Maromaku West AirstripSmall Airport
Maungaparenua AirstripSmall Airport
Ngatieke AirstripSmall Airport
Omapere AirstripSmall Airport
Pamapuria AirstripSmall Airport
Paponga AirstripSmall Airport
Pawarenga Road AirstripSmall Airport
Pouerua AirstripSmall Airport
Pukemiro AirstripSmall Airport
Puriri Block AirstripSmall Airport
Rangiahua AirstripSmall Airport
Remuera Settlement AirstripSmall Airport
Rotokoma AirstripSmall Airport
Ruapekapeka AirstripSmall Airport
Ruawai AerodromeSmall Airport
Runaruna AirstripSmall Airport
Tahere AirstripSmall Airport
Takahue AirstripSmall Airport
Te Kene AirstripSmall Airport
Te Rore AirstripSmall Airport
Toots AirstripSmall Airport
Umawera AirstripSmall Airport
Waiaruhe AirstripSmall Airport
Waihou Valley AirstripSmall Airport
Waimaho AirstripSmall Airport
Wairapakuru AirstripSmall Airport
Waitotehoanga AirstripSmall Airport
Waro AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Moerewa

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Northland Hand Therapy

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moerewa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Therese Parish
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Moerewa

What is the population of Moerewa?

Moerewa has a population of 1,920 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 196 people per square mile, spread across 9.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Moerewa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,280, 77% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $156,000 (45% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $780 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Moerewa?

Moerewa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.4 inches.

How is the job market in Moerewa?

The job market in Moerewa faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $332. There are 177 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Moerewa?

The median home value in Moerewa is $156,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $780. The homeownership rate is 65.6%.

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