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Paraparaumu, New Zealand
Wellington Region · New Zealand
Paraparaumu is a small city in Wellington Region, New Zealand with a population of 29,900. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
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People
Economy
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| Population | 29,900 |
| Population Density | 2,706 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Coordinates | -40.9167°, 175.0167° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Wellington Region |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.1 inches (1,782 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,780 |
| Median Age | 44.5 years |
About Paraparaumu
Paraparaumu is a small city in New Zealand (Wellington Region) with a population of 29,900. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Paraparaumu vs New Zealand Average
Income: Paraparaumu vs New Zealand
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $21,780 |
| 71% below New Zealand avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,780 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $419 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above New Zealand avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,751 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $249,600 |
| 11% below New Zealand avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,248 |
| 7% above New Zealand avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 75.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.6% |
| Housing Units | 11,960 |
Property Tax
Climate in Paraparaumu
Paraparaumu has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Feb (17.4°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 990 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,706/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -40.9167°N, 175.0167°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | NORTHERN ISLAND | Earthquake | 11.0 m | — | 37 km |
| 2013 | WELLINGTON | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 116 km |
| 2013 | COOK STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 104 km |
| 1855 | WHARANUI | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 188 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 5.4 in |
Paraparaumu has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 45°F in June to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (3.4").
Colleges & Universities in Paraparaumu
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Te Wānanga o Raukawa | University | — | — |
Schools in Paraparaumu
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraparaumu College | — | — | — | — |
| Paraparaumu School | — | — | — | — |
| Kapiti School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Paraparaumu
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZM Wellington (new) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 95bFM - FLAC | university radio, university of auckland | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Coast Access Radio MP3 | community radio | MP3 134 kbps | |
| 95bFM - 256Kbps MP3 | university radio, university of auckland | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radioactive.FM 88.6 | alternative, indie | MP3 320 kbps | |
| RNZ National | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| jakemusic | random | MP3 | |
| The Cheese | gen-x, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wellington Access Radio | community, culture | MP3 134 kbps | |
| KIX FM | classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 95bFM - 64kbps AAC+ | university radio, university of auckland | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| TLC Radio Northland | — | MP3 | |
| Heads FM Mangawhai 106.4 | community, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mushroom FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mouthfull Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| World FM Tawa 88.2 | current affairs, kiwi | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Paekakariki 88.2FM | community, eclectic | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Paraparaumu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golder's Cottage | ||||
| Kapiti Aviation Museum | ||||
| Kapiti Coast Museum | ||||
| Munitions Laboratory and Muesum / Public Toilets | ||||
| New Zealand Police Museum | ||||
| Otaki Museum | ||||
| Paekakariki Station and Museum | ||||
| Pātaka Art + Museum | ||||
| Porirua Hospital Museum | ||||
| Silver Stream Railway Museum | ||||
| Southward Car Museum | ||||
| Wellington Tramway Museum |
Libraries in Paraparaumu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ōtaki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paekākāriki Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paraparaumu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pinehaven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porirua Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pukerua Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pukerua Bay Library Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Titahi Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Upper Hutt City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waikanae Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitby Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Paraparaumu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waitangirua Market |
Restaurants in Paraparaumu
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Paraparaumu
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Paraparaumu
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Paraparaumu
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Paraparaumu
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Paraparaumu
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Paraparaumu
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Paraparaumu
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Paraparaumu
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Paraparaumu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boneface Brewing Co | ||||
| Duncan's Brewing Company | ||||
| Kereru Brewing Company, Limited | ||||
| Panhead Brewery | ||||
| Te Aro Brewing Company | ||||
| Tuatara Brewery |
Airports Near Paraparaumu
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington International Airport | WLG | Large Airport |
| Hood Airport | MRO | Medium Airport |
| Palmerston North Airport | PMR | Medium Airport |
| Paraparaumu Airport | PPQ | Medium Airport |
| RNZAF Base Ohakea | OHA | Medium Airport |
| Feilding Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Foxpine Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Martinborough Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Otaki Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Papawai Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Paraparaumu
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ABI Rehabilitation Specialists | ||
| Hand Rehab | ||
| Hikitia Te Wairua | ||
| Rangipapa Forensic Psychiatry Inpatient Unit |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Paraparaumu
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Connect Church | |
| Paraparaumu Baptist Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| The Coast Community Church |
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What is the population of Paraparaumu?
Paraparaumu has a population of 29,900 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 2,706 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Paraparaumu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $21,780, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,600 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,248 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Paraparaumu?
Paraparaumu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.1 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Paraparaumu?
Paraparaumu has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $419. There are 2,751 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Paraparaumu?
The median home value in Paraparaumu is $249,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,248. The homeownership rate is 75.4%.