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Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

Bay of Plenty · New Zealand

Mount Maunganui is a small city in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand with a population of 7,250. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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C+ Fair
7,250 Population 29/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
104.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$33,240 Median Income
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Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$33,240 median income, 6.1% unemployment
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Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$260,000 home value, $1,300/mo rent

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About Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui is a major residential, commercial and industrial suburb of Tauranga located on a peninsula to the north-east of Tauranga's city centre. It was an independent town from Tauranga until the completion of the Tauranga Harbour Bridge in 1988, which connects Mount Maunganui to Tauranga's central business district.

People

Population7,250
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density29/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,240
Per Capita$33,240
Unemployment6.1%

Housing

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Home Value$260,000
Rent$1,300
Ownership45.5%
Housing Units2,900

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain104.5 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population7,250
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-37.6417°, 176.1861°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceBay of Plenty
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation104.5 inches (2,655 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,240
Median Age48.0 years

About Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui is a small city in New Zealand (Bay of Plenty) with a population of 7,250. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 104.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Mount Maunganui has a population of 7,250 with a density of 29 people per square mile, spread across 252.0 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,250
Total Population
29
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above New Zealand avg
252.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mount Maunganui vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Mount Maunganui is $33,240, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,240 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $639, 55% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 667 business establishments.

Income: Mount Maunganui vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$33,240
56% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$33,240
Avg Weekly Wage$639

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)667

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Maunganui is $260,000, 8% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,300 (12% above the national average of $1,163). 45.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,900 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$260,000
8% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,300
12% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership45.5%
Owner-Occupied45.5%
Renter-Occupied54.5%
Housing Units2,900

Property Tax

Mount Maunganui 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 290 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 104.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above New Zealand avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area252.0 sq mi (652.8 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates-37.6417°N, 176.1861°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.5"
175% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.10"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,499 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 15, 1994 83 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand M6.5 125 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 88 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 122 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 60 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 141 km
Aug 18, 1999 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.7 107 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 97 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 70 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 111 km
May 5, 2023 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 103 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 49 km
Mar 22, 1990 115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.6 120 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 121 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 65 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 60 km
Sep 29, 2010 126 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.4 136 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 60 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 57 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 81 km
Mar 25, 1997 114 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.3 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m — 132 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m — 144 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake — — 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 41 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 60 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 87 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 88 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 89 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 132 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 143 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 175 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
February 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
June 51°F (11°C) 6.1 in Coldest, Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 6.0 in
August 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
November 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
December 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in

Mount Maunganui has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 51°F in June to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Mount Maunganui

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Arataki School — — — —
Mount Maunganui Intermediate School — — — —
Mount Maunganui College — — — —
Omanu School — — — —
Mount Maunganui School — — — —
Saint Thomas More Catholic School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Mount Maunganui

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sub FM deep house, drum 'n' bass MP3 192 kbps
Gaia FM (New Zealand) celtic, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
RadiJohan decades, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Radio Te Aroha 88FM community, oldies MP3 128 kbps
The Rhythm 89FM alternative, local AAC

Museums in Mount Maunganui

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Classic Flyers Aviation Museum
Kevs Museum
The Elms - Te Papa Tauranga
The Historic Village
The Lion & Tusk Museum
Village Radio

Libraries in Mount Maunganui

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Greerton library0.0
Library0.0
Library and Service Centre0.0
Mount Maunganui Library0.0
Omokoroa Library0.0
Papamoa Beach Library/ Toys0.0
Papamoa Library0.0
Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Library0.0

Hotels in Mount Maunganui

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

6 on Adams
Capri On Pilot Bay Apartments
Hot Spot
Mount Backpackers
Oceanside Resort
Quest Mt Maunganui
Sun Pacific Villas
The Anchorage
The Reef Luxury Apartments

Restaurants in Mount Maunganui

33 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpino
Bombay Brasserie
Dui's Restaurant
Easy Go Thai
Fox's Hawker House & Garden
Great Spice Indian restaurant
Hello Banh Mi
Kwang Chow restaurant
Lolo
Mamma Mia Ristorante Italiano
Master Kong
Meltingpot
Mount Sushi
Mum's Dumplings
Osteria Mount Maunganui
Palace Tavern
Pizza Hut
Rice Rice Baby
Roxies Red-Hot Cantina & Taco Joint
Sabal
Sailor - Galley And Rum Bar
Sal's Authentic NY Pizza
Saltwater
Smart India
Solera
TASTE - Asian Fusion
The Barn Burger & Grill
The Barrio Brothers Taqueria
The Fat Cow
The Main Bar & Eatery
The Pizza Library
Turkish To Go
Yuki Sushi

Cafes in Mount Maunganui

30 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Back Porch Cafe
Beach Hut Cafe
Central Deli
Cottage Garden Cafe
Dixie Browns
Eddies & Elspeth
Eightyeight Cafe
Gratitude Eatery
Groovy Mount Maunganui
Gusto Cafe
Kawakawa
Latitude 37
Lital Cafe
Marina Cafe
Mediterranean Cafe
Mixture
Pearl Kitchen
Pronto Burger Bar and Cafe
Shamiana
Sidetrack
Special Mention Cafe
Surf Road
Tay Street Beach Cafe
The Coffee Club
The Coffee Club
The General Café
Vagabond Cafe
Vitality Organics
Yo and Co
Zambezi

Cinemas in Mount Maunganui

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

United Cinemas

Clinics in Mount Maunganui

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bay Radiology
Body In Motion
NZ #361697262
NZ #361697279
Pathlab Mt Maunganui
Skinspots Skin Cancer Clinic

Dentists in Mount Maunganui

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Denta Care
Dental Plus
Mount Maunganui Central Dental
Tooth Fairy Dental

Veterinaries in Mount Maunganui

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bayfair Vets
Mount Vet Hospital

Bus Stations in Mount Maunganui

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arataki Bus Interchange

Gas Stations in Mount Maunganui

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Mount Maunganui
BP Mt Maunganui Truckstop
Caltex
Caltex Bayfair
Gull
Gull Mount Maunganui
Waitomo
Z Central Parade
Z Hewletts Road

Shopping Malls in Mount Maunganui

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bayfair Shopping Centre
The Cruise Deck

Golf Courses in Mount Maunganui

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mount Maunganui Golf Club
Omanu Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Mount Maunganui

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mount Maunganui

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rotorua Regional AirportROTMedium Airport
Tauranga AirportTRGMedium Airport
Whakatāne AirportWHKMedium Airport
Matakana Island Airport—Small Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Motiti Island Airport—Small Airport
Mount Tarawera Airport—Small Airport
Pauanui Aerodrome—Small Airport
Te Aroha Airfield—Small Airport
Thames AerodromeTMZSmall Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Waihi Beach Airport—Small Airport
Wharepapa South Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mount Maunganui

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arataki School Hall
Calvary Baptist Church
Mount Community Worship Centre
Mount Maunganui Baptist Church
Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church
Saint Marys Anglican Church
Saint Peters Anglican Church
Saint Thomas More Catholic Church

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Mount Maunganui

What is the population of Mount Maunganui?

Mount Maunganui has a population of 7,250 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 252.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mount Maunganui expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,240, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $260,000 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,300 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mount Maunganui?

Mount Maunganui 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 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.5 inches.

How is the job market in Mount Maunganui?

The unemployment rate in Mount Maunganui is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $639. There are 667 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mount Maunganui?

The median home value in Mount Maunganui is $260,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,300. The homeownership rate is 45.5%.

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