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Pauanui, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Pauanui is a small town in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 1,090. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
1,090 Population 1/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
66.6 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$19,980 Median Income
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$19,980 median income, 0.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent

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About Pauanui

Pauanui

The town of Pauanui is on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand. It lies at the mouth of the Tairua River on its south bank, directly opposite the larger town of Tairua.

People

Population1,090
Median Age61.8 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$19,980
Per Capita$19,980
Unemployment0.7%

Housing

F
Home Value$208,000
Rent$1,040
Ownership83.8%
Housing Units436

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain66.6 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population1,090
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates-37.0167°, 175.8667°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWaikato Region
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation66.6 inches (1,692 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,980
Median Age61.8 years

About Pauanui

Pauanui is a small town in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 1,090. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.6 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Pauanui has a population of 1,090 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,301.1 square miles. The median age is 61.8 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,090
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
61.8yrs
Median Age
59% above New Zealand avg
1,301.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Pauanui vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Pauanui is $19,980, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,980 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $384, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 100 business establishments.

Income: Pauanui vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$19,980
73% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$19,980
Avg Weekly Wage$384

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)100

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pauanui is $208,000, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,040 (11% below the national average of $1,163). 83.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 436 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,000
26% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,040
11% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.8%
Owner-Occupied83.8%
Renter-Occupied16.2%
Housing Units436

Property Tax

Pauanui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above New Zealand avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area1,301.1 sq mi (3,369.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-37.0167°N, 175.8667°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.6"
75% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.97"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.37"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,036 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 M6.5 150 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 115 km
Aug 18, 1999 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.7 135 km
Mar 22, 1990 115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.6 119 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 124 km
May 5, 2023 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 125 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 123 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 84 km
Sep 29, 2010 126 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.4 124 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 126 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 128 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 134 km
Jan 15, 2012 131 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.2 130 km
Feb 23, 2015 138 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.2 137 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 72 km
Jun 12, 2008 45 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.2 124 km
Jan 24, 2021 16 km E of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.1 136 km
Sep 8, 2002 25 km N of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.1 119 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km ENE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.1 101 km
Jan 4, 2020 99 km E of Tairua, New Zealand M5.1 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 45 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 90 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 129 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 135 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 157 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 5.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 5.8 in
June 51°F (11°C) 6.1 in
July 50°F (10°C) 7.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 51°F (10°C) 6.4 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
November 60°F (15°C) 4.7 in
December 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in

Pauanui has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 66.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (4.4").

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Radio Stations near Pauanui

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFM Coromandel community radio, contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
The Rhythm 89FM alternative, local AAC

Museums in Pauanui

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mercury Bay Museum
Whangamata War Memorial Hall

Libraries in Pauanui

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ferry Landing Public Library0.0
Mercury Bay Public Library0.0
Pauanui Library and Information Centre0.0
Tairua Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pauanui

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmers Market

Restaurants in Pauanui

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Miha

Cafes in Pauanui

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Old Mill Cafe

Gas Stations in Pauanui

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

G.A.S. Pauanui

Golf Courses in Pauanui

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pauanui Pines Golf Course
The Lakes Golf Course

Airports Near Pauanui

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tauranga AirportTRGMedium Airport
Coromandel AirportCMVSmall Airport
Great Mercury AirportSmall Airport
Matakana Island AirportSmall Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Motiti Island AirportSmall Airport
Pauanui AerodromeSmall Airport
Te Aroha AirfieldSmall Airport
Te Kowhai AirfieldSmall Airport
Thames AerodromeTMZSmall Airport
Waihi Beach AirportSmall Airport
Whitianga AirportWTZSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pauanui

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Pauanui Community Church

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 Pauanui

What is the population of Pauanui?

Pauanui has a population of 1,090 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,301.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 61.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Pauanui expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,980, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,000 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pauanui?

Pauanui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.6 inches.

How is the job market in Pauanui?

The job market in Pauanui is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $384. There are 100 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pauanui?

The median home value in Pauanui is $208,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,040. The homeownership rate is 83.8%.

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