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Ngatea, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Ngatea is a small town in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 1,151. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,151 Population 1/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
70.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$21,960 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$21,960 median income, 3.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$190,400 home value, $952/mo rent

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About Ngatea

Ngatea

Ngatea is a small town on the Hauraki Plains in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located 18 kilometres southwest of Thames and 70 kilometres southeast of Auckland. Ngatea lies on the Piako River, eight kilometres south of its outflow into the Firth of Thames.

People

Population1,151
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,960
Per Capita$21,960
Unemployment3.9%

Housing

D
Home Value$190,400
Rent$952
Ownership75.1%
Housing Units460

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain70.1 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population1,151
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-37.2833°, 175.5000°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWaikato Region
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation70.1 inches (1,781 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,960
Median Age47.0 years

About Ngatea

Ngatea is a small town in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 1,151. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Ngatea has a population of 1,151 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,301.1 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,151
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above New Zealand avg
1,301.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ngatea vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Ngatea is $21,960, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,960 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $422, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 106 business establishments.

Income: Ngatea vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$21,960
71% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$21,960
Avg Weekly Wage$422

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)106

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ngatea is $190,400, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $952 (18% below the national average of $1,163). 75.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 460 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$190,400
32% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$952
18% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.1%
Owner-Occupied75.1%
Renter-Occupied24.9%
Housing Units460

Property Tax

Ngatea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 70.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above New Zealand avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1,301.1 sq mi (3,369.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-37.2833°N, 175.5000°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.1"
85% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.86"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

949 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 137 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 128 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 119 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 142 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 138 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 111 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 132 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 129 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 131 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 129 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 57 km
Jun 12, 2008 45 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.2 144 km
Jan 24, 2021 16 km E of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.1 127 km
Jan 4, 2020 99 km E of Tairua, New Zealand M5.1 137 km
Mar 21, 2009 North Island of New Zealand M5.1 130 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km ENE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.1 108 km
Sep 8, 2002 25 km N of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.1 130 km
Jul 2, 2021 7 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 95 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 46 km
Sep 23, 2015 17 km SW of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 66 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 70 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 128 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 136 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 146 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 151 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
June 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in Coldest
July 51°F (10°C) 5.7 in Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 5.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in

Ngatea has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in June to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Ngatea

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ngatea Primary School - - - -
Hauraki Plains College - - - -
Kopuarahi School - - - -
Waitakaruru School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ngatea

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFM Coromandel community radio, contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Robotic alternative, indie AAC
Free FM 89 Hamilton community, entertainment UNKNOWN
RadiJohan decades, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Radio Te Aroha 88FM community, oldies MP3 128 kbps
The Rhythm 89FM alternative, local AAC

Museums in Ngatea

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Thames Historical Museum
Thames School of Mines Museum

Libraries in Ngatea

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Thames Library0.0

Cafes in Ngatea

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bugger Cafe
Copper Kettle Cafe
Hauraki Cafe
Olympic Cafe
Stop And Eat

Veterinaries in Ngatea

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hauraki Vets

Gas Stations in Ngatea

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gull
Z

Golf Courses in Ngatea

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hauraki Golf Club

Airports Near Ngatea

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Auckland International AirportAKLLarge Airport
Ardmore AirportAMZMedium Airport
Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium Airport
Tauranga AirportTRGMedium Airport
Coromandel AirportCMVSmall Airport
Drury Airfield-Small Airport
Great Mercury Airport-Small Airport
Kelly Field-Small Airport
Matakana Island Airport-Small Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Mercer1 PDZ Airport-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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ngatea

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hauraki Plains Cooperating Paris
St Paschal's Catholic 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 Ngatea

What is the population of Ngatea?

Ngatea has a population of 1,151 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,301.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ngatea expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,960, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $190,400 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $952 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ngatea?

Ngatea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.1 inches.

How is the job market in Ngatea?

Ngatea has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $422. There are 106 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ngatea?

The median home value in Ngatea is $190,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $952. The homeownership rate is 75.1%.

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