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Orewa, New Zealand
Auckland · New Zealand
Orewa is a small city in Auckland, New Zealand with a population of 12,630. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Housing
FClimate
| Population | 12,630 |
| Population Density | 70 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Coordinates | -36.5810°, 174.6790° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Auckland |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.3 inches (1,709 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $20,760 |
| Median Age | 59.8 years |
About Orewa
Orewa is a small city in New Zealand (Auckland) with a population of 12,630. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Orewa vs New Zealand Average
Income: Orewa vs New Zealand
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $20,760 |
| 72% below New Zealand avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,760 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $399 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above New Zealand avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,162 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $286,000 |
| 1% above New Zealand avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,430 |
| 23% above New Zealand avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 64.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.8% |
| Housing Units | 5,052 |
Property Tax
Climate in Orewa
Orewa has an average annual temperature of 16.7°C (62°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.9°C), the coldest is Aug (13°C). Average annual precipitation is 1246 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 180.9 sq mi (468.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.5810°N, 174.6790°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 39 km |
| Whangarei | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 397 m (1,302 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Kaikohe-Bay of Islands | Volcanic field | 388 m (1,273 ft) | 400 | 159 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 160 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in |
Orewa has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in August to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (3.5").
Schools in Orewa
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ōrewa Beach Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Orewa College | - | - | - | - |
| Orewa Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nukumea Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Orewa
46 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sound | classic rock | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Channel X | - | AAC 130 kbps | |
| The Hits | contemporary hits | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Mai FM | rnb | AAC 129 kbps | |
| George FM | - | AAC 131 kbps | |
| RNZ National MP3 | features, national affairs | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 新西兰中文广播电台 FM90.6 Radio Chinese | chinese, culture | MP3 128 kbps | |
| iHeartCountry New Zealand | country, country music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| RNZ National AAC (128kbps) | features, national affairs | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Hauraki | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Vinyl Radio NZ | classic rock, hits | AAC+ 160 kbps | |
| Humm Radio | bollywood hits, indian radio | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Sanctuary - AAC | christian, worship | AAC 64 kbps | |
| JAZZ CAFE | easy listening, smooth jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Spice (Auckland, New Zealand) | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RNZ Pacific MP3 | features, national affairs | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Sanctuary - MP3 | christian, worship | MP3 96 kbps | |
| RNZ Concert MP3 | classical, classical music | MP3 64 kbps | |
| RNZ Concert AAC (128kbps) | classical, classical music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio BurgerFuel | alt rock, alternative rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Niu FM - AAC | culture, music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| West FM Swing Radio | 1920s, 1930's | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Newstalk ZB | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| East FM | classic rock, eclectic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 531pi - AAC | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| MAD FM Auckland 106.7 | commercial free, eclectic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Retro Hit Radio | 80s, 90s | AAC+ 80 kbps | |
| ZFM Global | contemporary, internet station | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gold Sport AM | classic rock, live sport | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Samoa 1593am | community, culture | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SayHiFM | filipino radio in new zealand, filipino station | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sport Nation - AAC | sports, cricket | AAC 66 kbps | |
| Wandering Sheep Radio - Hope Alive | christian, praise | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 531pi - MP3 | music, news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Wandering Sheep Radio - Jazz Cafe | christian, smooth jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Wireless (Today's Best Country) | country | MP3 | |
| Planet FM 104.6 - AAC | community radio, community | AAC 150 kbps | |
| RNZ Pacific AAC (64kbps) | features, national affairs | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Mountainside FM | charity, community | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Niu FM - MP3 | culture, music | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Planet FM 104.6 - MP3 | community, community radio | MP3 134 kbps | |
| Radio Hydra | classic hits, piha | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Radiowave NZ | easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Southern Cross Country | country | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| UP FM 107.5 | dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wandering Sheep Radio - Christian Smooth Jazz | christian, smooth jazz | MP3 |
Museums in Orewa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bach 38 Museum | ||||
| Birkenhead Historical Society Museum | ||||
| Devonport Museum | ||||
| Helensville Pioneer Museum | ||||
| Mansion House | ||||
| National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy | ||||
| Old Post Office Museum | ||||
| Puhoi Heritage Museum | ||||
| Warkworth and District Museum |
Libraries in Orewa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 0.0 | |||||
| Albany Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Albany Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Albany Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Birkenhead Library & Civic Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| East Coast Bays Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Helensville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Herald Island Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Herald Island Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kaipara Flats Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kumeū Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mahurangi East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Northcote Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Orewa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Philomel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pūhoi Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Takapuna Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Manawa | 0.0 | |||||
| Warkworth War Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whangaparāoa Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Orewa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Bay Farmers Market | |||||
| Matakana Village Farmers Market |
Hotels in Orewa
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Orewa
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Orewa
13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Orewa
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Orewa
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Orewa
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Orewa
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Orewa
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Orewa
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Orewa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Wired Brewery | ||||
| Browns Bay Brewing | ||||
| Little Creatures Brewing | ||||
| Little Creatures Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Orewa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Orewa
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowplanet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Orewa
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland International Airport | AKL | Large Airport |
| Ardmore Airport | AMZ | Medium Airport |
| RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai | - | Medium Airport |
| Drury Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kaipara Flats Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kelly Field | - | Small Airport |
| Mercer1 PDZ Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Motu Kaikoura Island Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| North Shore Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Okiwi Station Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Omaha Flats Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Parakai Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Ruawai Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Springhill Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Waiheke Island Aerodrome | WIK | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Orewa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Post |
Treatment Centers in Orewa
41 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland Eye | ||
| Auckland Eye | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Bay Audiology Albany | ||
| Bay Audiology Browns Bay | ||
| Body Works Clinic | ||
| Chiropractor Centre | ||
| Dr Downey Dermatologist | ||
| Flexa clinic | ||
| Flexa clinic | ||
| Goodwood Park Healthcare Facility | ||
| Green Cross Clinic | ||
| Green Cross Clinic | ||
| health-i-care - skin | ||
| health-i-care - skin | ||
| Hobsonville Optometrists | ||
| Insudang Oriental Medical Clinic | ||
| Kowhai Clinic | ||
| Kowhai Clinic | ||
| Mercy Radiology | ||
| Mercy Radiology | ||
| New Hope Chinese Medical Clinic | ||
| North Shore Sexual Health Service | ||
| North Shore Sexual Health Service | ||
| NorthernLights | ||
| NorthernLights | ||
| Oasis Eye Surgery | ||
| Oasis Eye Surgery | ||
| OPSM | ||
| Physio Connect | ||
| Plunket | ||
| Plunket | ||
| Plunket | ||
| Plunket | ||
| Shorecare | ||
| Shorecare | ||
| Skintel | ||
| VECA Medical Health Centre Onewa | ||
| VECA Medical Health Centre Onewa | ||
| White Cross | ||
| White Cross |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Orewa
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christ Church | |
| Church of Saints Peter and Paul | |
| Masonic Hall | |
| Ōrewa Baptist Church | |
| Ōrewa Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church | |
| Saint Chads Anglican Church | |
| Saint John's the Evangelist Church | |
| Whangaparoa Gospel Assembly |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in New Zealand
23 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Orewa
What is the population of Orewa?
Orewa has a population of 12,630 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 180.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 59.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Orewa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $20,760, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $286,000 (1% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,430 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 13.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Orewa?
Orewa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.3 inches.
How is the job market in Orewa?
Orewa has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $399. There are 1,162 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Orewa?
The median home value in Orewa is $286,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,430. The homeownership rate is 64.2%.