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Otangarei, New Zealand

Northland · New Zealand

Otangarei is a small town in Northland, New Zealand with a population of 2,290. Elevation: 341 ft (104 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,290 Population 9/sq mi density
341 ft Elevation 104 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
70.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$16,140 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,140 median income, 19.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$96,200 home value, $481/mo rent

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About Otangarei

Otangarei is a suburb of Whangārei, in Northland Region, New Zealand.

People

Population2,290
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density9/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$16,140
Per Capita$16,140
Unemployment19.2%

Housing

B
Home Value$96,200
Rent$481
Ownership28.7%
Housing Units916

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain70.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Population2,290
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Coordinates-35.6882°, 174.3102°
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$16,140
Median Age28.8 years

About Otangarei

Otangarei is a small town in New Zealand (Northland) with a population of 2,290. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet (104 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.

Otangarei has a population of 2,290 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 258.5 square miles. The median age is 28.8 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,290
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
28.8yrs
Median Age
26% below New Zealand avg
258.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Otangarei vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Otangarei is $16,140, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,140 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $310, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 19.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 211 business establishments.

Income: Otangarei vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$16,140
79% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$16,140
Avg Weekly Wage$310

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.2%
433% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)211

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Otangarei is $96,200, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $481 (59% below the national average of $1,163). 28.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 916 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,200
66% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$481
59% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership28.7%
Owner-Occupied28.7%
Renter-Occupied71.3%
Housing Units916

Property Tax

Otangarei 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 341 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

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area258.5 sq mi (669.6 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-35.6882°N, 174.3102°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.5"
86% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.94"

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 M4.5 116 km
Jun 20, 2011 116 km NE of Ngunguru, New Zealand M4.5 133 km
Mar 13, 2007 26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand M4.0 135 km
Feb 21, 2007 31 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M3.8 116 km
Jul 1, 2011 5 km NNW of Tamaki, New Zealand M2.9 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whangarei (8 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 8 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 57 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
June 53°F (11°C) 6.7 in Wettest
July 55°F (13°C) 6.5 in
August 52°F (11°C) 6.4 in Coldest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in

Otangarei has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in August to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Otangarei

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kamo High School
Saint Francis Xavier Catholic School
Kamo Intermediate School
Hurupaki School
Kamo Primary School
Matarau School
Whangarei Adventist Christian School
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Radio Stations near Otangarei

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Big River FM community, music MP3 128 kbps
Beagle 88.1 alternative, funk MP3 320 kbps
The Wireless (Today's Best Country) country MP3
The Generator classic rock, hard rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Otangarei

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Claphams Clock Museum
Medical Museum
Old Library Arts Centre
Packard & Pioneer Museum
Whangarei Museum

Libraries in Otangarei

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kamo Library0.0
Ngunguru Library0.0
Public Library0.0
The Ruakaka Hub Library and Service Centre0.0
Tikipunga Library0.0
Whangarei Library0.0

Hotels in Otangarei

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kamo Hotel

Restaurants in Otangarei

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coalminers Daughter Bar and Grill
Shiraz Indian restaurant and Cafe
Tonic

Cafes in Otangarei

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Milk And Honey
Soda Cafe

Clinics in Otangarei

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Accupuncture Clinic
Whangarei Physio Services

Veterinaries in Otangarei

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kamo Vets
Kauri Veterinary Hospital

Gas Stations in Otangarei

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mobil
Z

Banks in Otangarei

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ASB Bank

Golf Courses in Otangarei

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kamo 9 Hole
Northland Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Otangarei

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Otangarei

26 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Otangarei

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Clark Road Chapel
Kamo Baptist Church
St Paul's Kamo Cooperating Parish

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 Otangarei

What is the population of Otangarei?

Otangarei has a population of 2,290 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 258.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Otangarei expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,140, 79% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $96,200 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $481 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Otangarei?

Otangarei 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 Otangarei?

The job market in Otangarei faces challenges, with unemployment at 19.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $310. There are 211 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Otangarei?

The median home value in Otangarei is $96,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $481. The homeownership rate is 28.7%.

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