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Paengaroa, New Zealand

Bay of Plenty · New Zealand

Paengaroa is a small town in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand with a population of 906. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
906 Population 1/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
110.2 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$48,800 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$182,000 home value, $910/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population906
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,800
Per Capita$49,076
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$182,000
Rent$910
Ownership64.5%
Housing Units362

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain110.2 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population906
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates-37.8167°, 176.4167°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceBay of Plenty
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation110.2 inches (2,798 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$48,800
Median Age37.2 years

About Paengaroa

Paengaroa is a small town in New Zealand (Bay of Plenty) with a population of 906. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 110.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Paengaroa has a population of 906 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,299.8 square miles. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

906
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below New Zealand avg
1,299.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Paengaroa vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Paengaroa is $48,800, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,076 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $944, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 83 business establishments.

Income: Paengaroa vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$48,800
35% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$49,076
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
41% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)83

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Paengaroa is $182,000, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $910 (22% below the national average of $1,163). 64.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 362 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$182,000
35% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$910
22% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.5%
Owner-Occupied64.5%
Renter-Occupied35.5%
Housing Units362

Property Tax

Paengaroa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 110.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below New Zealand avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area1,299.8 sq mi (3,366.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-37.8167°N, 176.4167°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.2"
190% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,609 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 M6.5 114 km
Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 126 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 75 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 112 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 42 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 139 km
May 16, 1992 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.8 144 km
Aug 18, 1999 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.7 97 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 94 km
Mar 22, 1990 115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.6 121 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 85 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 51 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 22 km
May 5, 2023 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 97 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 112 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 67 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 147 km
Sep 29, 2010 126 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.4 139 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 34 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 29 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 1 141 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 119 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 132 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 115 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Okataina (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 35 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 62 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 68 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 73 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 75 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 117 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 164 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 171 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
February 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
June 50°F (10°C) 6.3 in Wettest
July 42°F (5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
November 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
December 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in

Paengaroa has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 42°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Paengaroa

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pongakawa School
Paengaroa School
Rangiuru School
Pukehina School
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Radio Stations near Paengaroa

3 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
The Rhythm 89FM alternative, local AAC

Museums in Paengaroa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Classic Flyers Aviation Museum
Kevs Museum
The Elms - Te Papa Tauranga
The Lion & Tusk Museum

Libraries in Paengaroa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mount Maunganui Library0.0
Papamoa Beach Library/ Toys0.0
Papamoa Library0.0
Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Library0.0

Cafes in Paengaroa

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Trading Post

Gas Stations in Paengaroa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Pongakawa

Golf Courses in Paengaroa

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Te Puke Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Paengaroa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Paengaroa

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rotorua Regional AirportROTMedium Airport
Tauranga AirportTRGMedium Airport
Whakatāne AirportWHKMedium Airport
Galatea AirfieldSmall Airport
Matakana Island AirportSmall Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Motiti Island AirportSmall Airport
Mount Tarawera AirportSmall Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Waihi Beach AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paengaroa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Paengaroa Bible Chapel

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 Paengaroa

What is the population of Paengaroa?

Paengaroa has a population of 906 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,299.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.2 years.

Is Paengaroa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $182,000 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $910 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Paengaroa?

Paengaroa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 110.2 inches.

How is the job market in Paengaroa?

The unemployment rate in Paengaroa is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $944. There are 83 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Paengaroa?

The median home value in Paengaroa is $182,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $910. The homeownership rate is 64.5%.

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