Papakura, New Zealand
Auckland · New Zealand
Papakura is a mid-size city in Auckland, New Zealand with a population of 35,580. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
CHousing
FClimate
| Population | 35,580 |
| Population Density | 749 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.0646°, 174.9421° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Auckland |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.8 inches (2,001 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,260 |
| Median Age | 34.5 years |
About Papakura
Papakura is a mid-size city in New Zealand (Auckland) with a population of 35,580. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Papakura vs New Zealand Average
Income: Papakura vs New Zealand
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $22,260 |
| 70% below New Zealand avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,260 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $428 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.8% |
| 117% above New Zealand avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,273 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $234,000 |
| 17% below New Zealand avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,170 |
| 1% above New Zealand avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 39.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 39.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 60.5% |
| Housing Units | 14,232 |
Property Tax
Climate in Papakura
Papakura has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 1133 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 47.5 sq mi (123.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.0646°N, 174.9421°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 19 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 118 km |
| Whangarei | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 397 m (1,302 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 181 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 181 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in |
Papakura has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in June to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (3.5").
Schools in Papakura
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Opaheke School | - | - | - | - |
| Papakura Central School | - | - | - | - |
| Rosehill College | - | - | - | - |
| Rosehill School | - | - | - | - |
| Papakura High School | - | - | - | - |
| Edmund Hillary School | - | - | - | - |
| Papakura Intermediate School | - | - | - | - |
| Rosehill Intermediate School | - | - | - | - |
| Hingaia Peninsula School | - | - | - | - |
| ACG Strathallan | - | - | - | - |
| Kererū Park Campus | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Papakura
51 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 | |
| RNZ National MP3 | features, national affairs | MP3 64 kbps | |
| George FM | - | AAC 131 kbps | |
| 新西兰中文广播电台 FM90.6 Radio Chinese | chinese, culture | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Easy 80s | 80s, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| iHeartCountry New Zealand | country, country music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| RNZ National AAC (128kbps) | features, national affairs | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio X (AQ) | mood | MP3 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 | |
| JAZZ CAFE | easy listening, smooth jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sanctuary - AAC | christian, worship | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Spice (Auckland, New Zealand) | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sanctuary - MP3 | christian, worship | MP3 96 kbps | |
| RNZ Pacific MP3 | features, national affairs | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Sleep Radio | ambient, meditation | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RNZ Concert AAC (128kbps) | classical, classical music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| RNZ Concert MP3 | classical, classical music | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Tiri 2 | classic pop, classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| West FM Swing Radio | 1920s, 1930's | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Newstalk ZB | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Niu FM - AAC | culture, music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Gold Sport AM | classic rock, live sport | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| East FM | classic rock, eclectic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Retro Hit Radio | 80s, 90s | AAC+ 80 kbps | |
| 531pi - AAC | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio BurgerFuel | alt rock, alternative rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MAD FM Auckland 106.7 | commercial free, eclectic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ZFM Global | contemporary, internet station | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Positively Morrinsville 87.7FM | community, contemporary music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Samoa 1593am | community, culture | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SayHiFM | filipino radio in new zealand, filipino station | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Niu FM - MP3 | culture, music | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Raglan Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Hydra | classic hits, piha | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Wandering Sheep Radio - Jazz Cafe | christian, smooth jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Planet FM 104.6 - AAC | community radio, community | AAC 150 kbps | |
| RNZ Pacific AAC (64kbps) | features, national affairs | AAC 64 kbps | |
| 531pi - MP3 | music, news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Southern Cross Country | country | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Wandering Sheep Radio - Hope Alive | christian, praise | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Planet FM 104.6 - MP3 | community, community radio | MP3 134 kbps | |
| Sport Nation - AAC | sports, cricket | AAC 66 kbps | |
| Radiowave NZ | easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wandering Sheep Radio - Christian Smooth Jazz | christian, smooth jazz | MP3 | |
| Mountainside FM | charity, community | OGG 128 kbps | |
| UP FM 107.5 | dance | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Papakura
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberton | ||||
| Auckland War Memorial Museum | ||||
| Devonport Museum | ||||
| Fire Station | ||||
| Huakaiwaka Visitor Centre | ||||
| McNicol Homestead | ||||
| Mercer Museum | ||||
| Museum of Transport and Technology | ||||
| Museum of Transport and Technology | ||||
| Museum of Transport and Technology | ||||
| National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy | ||||
| New Zealand Maritime Museum | ||||
| New Zealand Warbirds Association | ||||
| Papakura Museum | ||||
| Sāmoa House | ||||
| Tuakau and Districts Museum | ||||
| Waiuku Museum |
Libraries in Papakura
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Central City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Auckland Library of Tools | 0.0 | |||||
| Auckland Library of Tools | 0.0 | |||||
| AUT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Avondale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beachlands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blockhouse Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Botanic Gardens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Botany Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Botany Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clarks Beach Waiau Pa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clevedon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Devonport Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drury Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| E. H. McCormick Research Library | 0.0 | |||||
| E. H. McCormick Research Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Epsom Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Epsom Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ernest And Marion Davis Library | 0.0 | |||||
| General Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glen Innes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grey Lynn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highland Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Howick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| I-Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| John Kinder Theological Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kawakawa Bay Library and Health Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Leys Institute Little Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leys Institute Little Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mangere Bridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Māngere East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Māngere East Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mangere Town Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mangere Town Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manukau Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manurewa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manurewa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maraetai Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Albert Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Roskill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Onehunga Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ōtāhuhu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Otara Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pakuranga Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Panmure Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Papatoetoe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parnell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parnell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Philomel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Point Chevalier Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pukekohe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Raye Freedman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Remuera Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saint Heliers Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Samoa House Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Samoa House Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sir Edmund Hillary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sylvia Ashton Warner Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sylvia Ashton Warner Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Ara: New Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Matariki Clendon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Matariki Clendon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini | 0.0 | |||||
| The Leys Institute | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuakau Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tupu Youth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vimutti Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waiuku Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walsh Memorial Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Papakura
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Fish Market | |||||
| Auckland Night Market | |||||
| Auckland Night Market | |||||
| Auckland Night Market | |||||
| Grey Lynn Farmers Market | |||||
| Howick Village Market | |||||
| The Market | |||||
| Wesley Market | |||||
| Wesley Market |
Hotels in Papakura
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Papakura
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Papakura
15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Papakura
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Papakura
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Papakura
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Papakura
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Papakura
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Papakura
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Papakura
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Papakura
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Papakura
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Papakura
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Papakura
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Barrel | ||||
| Big Barrel | ||||
| Big Barrel | ||||
| Epic Beer | ||||
| Epic Beer | ||||
| Garage Project | ||||
| Garage Project | ||||
| Garage Project | ||||
| Hallertau Brewery | ||||
| St Leonards Brewing | ||||
| St Leonards Brewing | ||||
| St Leonards Brewing | ||||
| TwoFold BrewPub | ||||
| TwoFold BrewPub | ||||
| TwoFold BrewPub | ||||
| Urbanaut Brewing Company | ||||
| Urbanaut Brewing Company | ||||
| Urbanaut Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Papakura
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Papakura
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowplanet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Papakura
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland International Airport | AKL | Large Airport |
| Ardmore Airport | AMZ | Medium Airport |
| RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai | - | Medium Airport |
| Coromandel Airport | CMV | Small Airport |
| Drury Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kaipara Flats Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kelly Field | - | Small Airport |
| Limestone Downs Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mercer1 PDZ Airport | - | Small Airport |
| North Shore Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Omaha Flats Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Parakai Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Raglan Aerodrome | RAG | Small Airport |
| Springhill Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Te Aroha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Te Kowhai Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thames Aerodrome | TMZ | Small Airport |
| Waiheke Island Aerodrome | WIK | Small Airport |
| Whitianga Airport | WTZ | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Papakura
132 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Active+ | ||
| Acupuncture | ||
| Ashley & Martin | ||
| Ashley & Martin | ||
| Auckland Eye | ||
| Auckland Eye | ||
| Auckland Gastroenterology Associates | ||
| Auckland Shoulder Clinic | ||
| Auckland Shoulder Clinic | ||
| Auckland University Optometry Clinic | ||
| Auckland University Optometry Clinic | ||
| Avondale Family Health Centre | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Balmoral Chiropractic | ||
| Bellevue Health Centre | ||
| Bellevue Health Centre | ||
| Botany Medical & Urgent Care | ||
| Breast Screen Aotearoa | ||
| Cannabis Care | ||
| Cannabis Care | ||
| Chirolink | ||
| ChiroMotion | ||
| Conifer Grove Accupuncture and Therapies | ||
| Dilworth Hearing | ||
| Dilworth Hearing | ||
| Dilworth Hearing | ||
| Dilworth Hearing | ||
| Doctors | ||
| Doctors | ||
| Dominion Road Surgery | ||
| Dominion Road Surgery | ||
| Dr. Weng Key Chan - Otahuhu Family Doctors | ||
| Eastcare Urgent Care | ||
| Endocopy Auckland | ||
| Endocopy Auckland | ||
| Epsom Eye Care | ||
| Epsom Eye Care | ||
| Essential Mens Clinic | ||
| Evolve Physiotherapy | ||
| Eye Clinic | ||
| Eye Institute | ||
| Eye Institute | ||
| Face Doctors | ||
| Family Planning | ||
| Family Planning | ||
| gp+me | ||
| gp+me | ||
| Great Wall Health Centre | ||
| Great Wall Health Centre | ||
| Greenlane - Penrose Optometrist | ||
| Headway House | ||
| Headway House | ||
| Helander Dermatology | ||
| Helander Dermatology | ||
| Illumen | ||
| Illumen | ||
| Institute of Sport Physiotherapy | ||
| K'Road Medical Centre | ||
| K'Road Medical Centre | ||
| Karaka Medical Specialists | ||
| Local Doctors | ||
| Local Doctors | ||
| Maungakiekie Clinic | ||
| Mercy Radiology PET & CT | ||
| Mercy Radiology PET & CT | ||
| Michael Barnes Spine Surgeon | ||
| Michael Barnes Spine Surgeon | ||
| Migum Wellness Clinics | ||
| Molecheck | ||
| Molecheck | ||
| Morrow Street Clinic | ||
| Morrow Street Clinic | ||
| Mount Wellington Family Health Centre | ||
| New Zealand Blood Service Donor Centre | ||
| New Zealand Blood Service Donor Centre | ||
| Occupational Health | ||
| Occupational Health | ||
| One Six One | ||
| One Six One | ||
| OPSM | ||
| Ormiston Medical Centre | ||
| Partial Skin Care | ||
| Partial Skin Care | ||
| Peak Pilates and Physiotherapy | ||
| Physio Connect | ||
| Physio Connect | ||
| Physiotherapy | ||
| Point Chevalier Chiropractic | ||
| Point Chevalier Chiropractic | ||
| Pro Medical Skin | ||
| Pro Medical Skin | ||
| Ranfurly Medical Center | ||
| Ranfurly Medical Center | ||
| Saint Lukes Foot Clinic | ||
| Saint Lukes Foot Clinic | ||
| Saint Lukes Osteopath | ||
| Saint Lukes Osteopath | ||
| She long Chinese Medicine Clinic | ||
| Skin Institute | ||
| Skin Institute | ||
| Skintopia | ||
| Skintopia | ||
| Skinworks Clinic | ||
| Stonefields Medical Centre | ||
| Takanini Surgery | ||
| Tend Kingsland Medical Centre | ||
| Tend Kingsland Medical Centre | ||
| Tend Symonds Street Medical Centre | ||
| Tend Symonds Street Medical Centre | ||
| The Fono | ||
| The Practice | ||
| The Skin Science Clinic | ||
| Three Kings Accident and Medical | ||
| Ti Rakau OMS | ||
| Trinity MRI | ||
| Trinity MRI | ||
| Whanau Ora Community Clinic | ||
| Younger By Design | ||
| Younger By Design |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Papakura
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assembly of Christ Church | |
| Church Hall | |
| Crossroads Methodist Church | |
| Elim Christian Centre Papakura | |
| First Presbyterian Church | |
| Fountains Chapel | |
| Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib Papakura New Zealand | |
| Harvest Christian Church | |
| Kingdom Bridge Ministries | |
| Papakura Anglican Church | |
| Papakura Baptist Church | |
| Papakura Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Presbyterian Church | |
| Saint Marys Catholic Church / Saint Marys Papakura Parish | |
| Selwyn Chapel | |
| The Gate | |
| Youth Hall |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Papakura?
Papakura has a population of 35,580 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 749 people per square mile, spread across 47.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Papakura expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,260, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $234,000 (17% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Papakura?
Papakura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 78.8 inches.
How is the job market in Papakura?
The unemployment rate in Papakura is 7.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $428. There are 3,273 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Papakura?
The median home value in Papakura is $234,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,170. The homeownership rate is 39.5%.
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