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Ngunguru, New Zealand

Northland · New Zealand

Ngunguru is a small town in Northland, New Zealand with a population of 1,358. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,358 Population 5/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
70.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$23,700 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$23,700 median income, 3.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$218,400 home value, $1,092/mo rent

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About Ngunguru

Ngunguru

Ngunguru is a coastal settlement in Northland, New Zealand, 26 kilometres (16 mi) north-east of Whangārei. The Ngunguru River flows between the settlement and a long low sandspit into Ngunguru Bay, which stretches southwards. North of Ngunguru are Tutukaka and Matapouri. Just off the Ngunguru coast are the Poor Knights Islands, a protected marine reserve.

People

Population1,358
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,700
Per Capita$23,700
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

F
Home Value$218,400
Rent$1,092
Ownership77.0%
Housing Units543

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain70.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population1,358
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates-35.6167°, 174.5000°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceNorthland
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation70.5 inches (1,791 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,700
Median Age46.3 years

About Ngunguru

Ngunguru is a small town in New Zealand (Northland) with a population of 1,358. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Ngunguru has a population of 1,358 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 258.5 square miles. The median age is 46.3 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,358
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
46.3yrs
Median Age
19% above New Zealand avg
258.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ngunguru vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Ngunguru is $23,700, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,700 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $456, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 125 business establishments.

Income: Ngunguru vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$23,700
68% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$23,700
Avg Weekly Wage$456

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)125

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ngunguru is $218,400, 23% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,092 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 77.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 543 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$218,400
23% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,092
6% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.0%
Owner-Occupied77.0%
Renter-Occupied23.0%
Housing Units543

Property Tax

Ngunguru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 70.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above New Zealand avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area258.5 sq mi (669.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-35.6167°N, 174.5000°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.5"
86% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 M4.5 114 km
Jun 20, 2011 116 km NE of Ngunguru, New Zealand M4.5 117 km
Mar 13, 2007 26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand M4.0 130 km
Feb 21, 2007 31 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M3.8 114 km
Jul 1, 2011 5 km NNW of Tamaki, New Zealand M2.9 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whangarei (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 26 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 65 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest
February 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 65°F (19°C) 4.6 in
April 62°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 58°F (14°C) 5.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 6.4 in Wettest
July 55°F (13°C) 6.0 in
August 53°F (12°C) 5.8 in Coldest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in

Ngunguru has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in August to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Ngunguru

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ngunguru Primary School
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Radio Stations near Ngunguru

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 Ngunguru

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Claphams Clock Museum
Medical Museum
Old Library Arts Centre
Whangarei Museum

Libraries in Ngunguru

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kamo Library0.0
Ngunguru Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Tikipunga Library0.0
Whangarei Library0.0

Hotels in Ngunguru

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maungaiti
Oceans Tutukaka

Restaurants in Ngunguru

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marina Pizzeria
Schnappa Rock Restaurant & Bar

Cafes in Ngunguru

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

salt air
Village Eats
Wahi

Gas Stations in Ngunguru

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allied Petroleum
NZ #2135442214

Stadiums & Teams in Ngunguru

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Airports Near Ngunguru

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kerikeri AirportKKEMedium Airport
Whangarei AirportWREMedium Airport
Dargaville AerodromeDGRSmall Airport
Kaikohe AirportKKOSmall Airport
Koheroa AirstripSmall Airport
Maromaku West AirstripSmall Airport
Maungaparenua AirstripSmall Airport
Omaha Flats AirportSmall Airport
Omapere AirstripSmall Airport
Pouerua AirstripSmall Airport
Remuera Settlement AirstripSmall Airport
Ruapekapeka AirstripSmall Airport
Ruawai AerodromeSmall Airport
Springhill AirportSmall Airport
Tahere AirstripSmall Airport
Te Kene AirstripSmall Airport
Toots AirstripSmall Airport
Waiaruhe AirstripSmall Airport
Waitotehoanga AirstripSmall Airport
Waro AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ngunguru

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Tutukaka Coast Community Church

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Shipwrecks
2
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Ngunguru

What is the population of Ngunguru?

Ngunguru has a population of 1,358 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 258.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ngunguru expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,700, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $218,400 (23% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,092 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ngunguru?

Ngunguru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.5 inches.

How is the job market in Ngunguru?

Ngunguru has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $456. There are 125 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ngunguru?

The median home value in Ngunguru is $218,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,092. The homeownership rate is 77.0%.

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