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Ngongotaha, New Zealand

Bay of Plenty · New Zealand

Ngongotaha is a small city in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand with a population of 5,240. Elevation: 958 ft (292 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
5,240 Population 124/sq mi density
958 ft Elevation 292 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
94.0 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$22,080 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$22,080 median income, 5.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent

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About Ngongotaha

Ngongotaha

The Ngongotaha Chiefs are a New Zealand rugby league club. They are from Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty. In 2000 and 2001 they competed in the Bartercard Cup but now they compete in the Bay of Plenty Rugby League competition.

People

Population5,240
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density124/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,080
Per Capita$22,080
Unemployment5.8%

Housing

F
Home Value$208,000
Rent$1,040
Ownership69.9%
Housing Units2,096

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain94.0 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Population5,240
Population Density124 / sq mi
Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Coordinates-38.0833°, 176.2000°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceBay of Plenty
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation94.0 inches (2,388 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,080
Median Age42.5 years

About Ngongotaha

Ngongotaha is a small city in New Zealand (Bay of Plenty) with a population of 5,240. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet (292 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.0 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Ngongotaha has a population of 5,240 with a density of 124 people per square mile, spread across 42.3 square miles. The median age is 42.5 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,240
Total Population
124
People / sq mi
42.5yrs
Median Age
9% above New Zealand avg
42.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ngongotaha vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Ngongotaha is $22,080, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,080 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $425, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 482 business establishments.

Income: Ngongotaha vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$22,080
71% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$22,080
Avg Weekly Wage$425

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)482

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ngongotaha is $208,000, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,040 (11% below the national average of $1,163). 69.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,096 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$208,000
26% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,040
11% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.9%
Owner-Occupied69.9%
Renter-Occupied30.1%
Housing Units2,096

Property Tax

Climate in Ngongotaha

Ngongotaha has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1511 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 99.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 114.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 117.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 117.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 150.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 150.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 142.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 137.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 127.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 122.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 104.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 132.0
Ngongotaha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 94.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below New Zealand avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area42.3 sq mi (109.6 km²)
Population Density124/sq mi
Coordinates-38.0833°N, 176.2000°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.0"
147% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,492 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 M6.5 147 km
Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 128 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 40 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 77 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 73 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 105 km
Aug 18, 1999 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.7 129 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 80 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 29 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 62 km
May 5, 2023 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 131 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 50 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 102 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 77 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 112 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 57 km
Jul 8, 2006 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand M5.3 136 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 145 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 115 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 106 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m — 85 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m — 97 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake — — 82 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown — — 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Okataina (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 27 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 39 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 39 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 84 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 89 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 107 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 129 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 144 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in Driest
February 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Warmest
March 61°F (16°C) 5.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 5.5 in
June 47°F (8°C) 6.3 in
July 45°F (7°C) 6.2 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 6.9 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 6.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in
December 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in

Ngongotaha has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 45°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (4.4").

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Schools in Ngongotaha

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ngongotahā School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Ngongotaha

2 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

Museums in Ngongotaha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barracks Museum
Rotorua Museum
Te Amorangi Museum
Wairoa Museum

Libraries in Ngongotaha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Friends of the Rotorua Public Library0.0
Rotorua District Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ngongotaha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bok Shop
New CaMart
Newland Food Market
Rotorua Night Market
Super Save Rotorua

Hotels in Ngongotaha

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lake House

Restaurants in Ngongotaha

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aorangi Peak restaurant

Cafes in Ngongotaha

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Dynasti
Essence Cafe
The Hub Dairy and Cafe

Zoos in Ngongotaha

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wingspan Bird of Prey Centre

Theme Parks in Ngongotaha

2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

aMAZEme
Velocity Valley

Dentists in Ngongotaha

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Absolute Dental

Train Stations in Ngongotaha

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ngongotahā
Tarukenga

Gas Stations in Ngongotaha

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gull

Golf Courses in Ngongotaha

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lake View Golf and Country Club

Stadiums & Teams in Ngongotaha

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ngongotaha

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rotorua Regional AirportROTMedium Airport
Taupo AirportTUOMedium Airport
Tauranga AirportTRGMedium Airport
Whakatāne AirportWHKMedium Airport
Centennial Park Aerodrome—Small Airport
Galatea Airfield—Small Airport
Matakana Island Airport—Small Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Motiti Island Airport—Small Airport
Mount Tarawera Airport—Small Airport
Te Aroha Airfield—Small Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Waihi Beach Airport—Small Airport
Wharepapa South Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Ngongotaha

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postshop

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ngongotaha

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bush Chapel
Ngongotaha Christian Fellowship
Oasis Church
Saint Barnabas Anglican
Trinity 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 Ngongotaha

What is the population of Ngongotaha?

Ngongotaha has a population of 5,240 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 124 people per square mile, spread across 42.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ngongotaha expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,080, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,000 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,040 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 Ngongotaha?

Ngongotaha has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.0 inches.

How is the job market in Ngongotaha?

The unemployment rate in Ngongotaha is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $425. There are 482 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ngongotaha?

The median home value in Ngongotaha is $208,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,040. The homeownership rate is 69.9%.

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