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Piha, New Zealand
Auckland · New Zealand
Piha is a small town in Auckland, New Zealand with a population of 1,070. Elevation: 502 ft (153 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
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About Piha
Piha is a coastal settlement in West Auckland, on the western coast of the Auckland Region in New Zealand. It is one of the most popular beaches in the area and a major day-trip destination for Aucklanders throughout the year, and especially in summer.
People
Economy
C+Housing
FClimate
| Population | 1,070 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Coordinates | -36.9500°, 174.4667° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Auckland |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.6 inches (1,894 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,420 |
| Median Age | 46.2 years |
About Piha
Piha is a small town in New Zealand (Auckland) with a population of 1,070. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet (153 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.6 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Piha vs New Zealand Average
Income: Piha vs New Zealand
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,420 |
| 64% below New Zealand avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,420 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $527 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above New Zealand avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 98 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $284,000 |
| 1% above New Zealand avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,420 |
| 22% above New Zealand avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 76.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.1% |
| Housing Units | 428 |
Property Tax
Climate in Piha
Piha has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.5°C), the coldest is Jul (11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1133 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 141.7 sq mi (367.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.9500°N, 174.4667°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 36 km |
| Whangarei | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 397 m (1,302 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 162 km |
| Kaikohe-Bay of Islands | Volcanic field | 388 m (1,273 ft) | 400 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in |
Piha has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 51°F in August to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (3.5").
Radio Stations near Piha
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 Piha
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huia Settlers Museum | ||||
| McCahon House | ||||
| Museum of Transport and Technology | ||||
| Old Post Office Museum | ||||
| Te Toi Uku Clay Works |
Libraries in Piha
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Albany Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Albany Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Avondale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blockhouse Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clarks Beach Waiau Pa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glen Eden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Herald Island Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Herald Island Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kumeū Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Lynn War Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Piha Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Point Chevalier Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rānui Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Atatū Peninsula Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Atatū Peninsula Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Manawa | 0.0 | |||||
| Titirangi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waiatarua Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waitākere Central Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Piha
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Sunday Market | |||||
| Avondale Sunday Market | |||||
| Catalina Bay Farmers Market | |||||
| The Shed Collective |
Restaurants in Piha
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Piha
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Piha
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Piha
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Creatures Brewing | ||||
| Little Creatures Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Piha
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Piha
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowplanet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Piha
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland International Airport | AKL | Large Airport |
| Ardmore Airport | AMZ | Medium Airport |
| RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai | — | Medium 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 |
| Springhill Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Waiheke Island Aerodrome | WIK | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Piha
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Piha
17 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Active+ | ||
| Avondale Family Health Centre | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Bay Audiology Albany | ||
| Body Works Clinic | ||
| Goodwood Park Healthcare Facility | ||
| Hobsonville Optometrists | ||
| Insudang Oriental Medical Clinic | ||
| Odyssey | ||
| Physio Connect | ||
| Physio Connect | ||
| Physio Connect | ||
| Point Chevalier Chiropractic | ||
| Point Chevalier Chiropractic | ||
| She long Chinese Medicine Clinic | ||
| The Fono |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in New Zealand
23 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Piha
What is the population of Piha?
Piha has a population of 1,070 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 141.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Piha expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,420, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $284,000 (1% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,420 per month, above 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 Piha?
Piha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.6 inches.
How is the job market in Piha?
The unemployment rate in Piha is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $527. There are 98 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Piha?
The median home value in Piha is $284,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,420. The homeownership rate is 76.9%.