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Pukekohe East, New Zealand

Auckland · New Zealand

Pukekohe East is a small city in Auckland, New Zealand with a population of 21,438. Elevation: 377 ft (115 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
21,438 Population 10/sq mi density
377 ft Elevation 115 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
78.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$48,800 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 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
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$270,400 home value, $1,352/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population21,438
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density10/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

B+
Home Value$270,400
Rent$1,352
Ownership64.5%
Housing Units8,575

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain78.8 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Population21,438
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Coordinates-37.2000°, 174.9500°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceAuckland
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation78.8 inches (2,001 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$48,800
Median Age37.2 years

About Pukekohe East

Pukekohe East is a small city in New Zealand (Auckland) with a population of 21,438. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet (115 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.

Pukekohe East has a population of 21,438 with a density of 10 people per square mile, spread across 2,173.0 square miles. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

21,438
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below New Zealand avg
2,173.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Pukekohe East vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Pukekohe East 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 1,972 business establishments.

Income: Pukekohe East vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

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)1,972

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pukekohe East is $270,400, 4% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,352 (16% above the national average of $1,163). 64.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 8,575 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$270,400
4% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,352
16% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.5%
Owner-Occupied64.5%
Renter-Occupied35.5%
Housing Units8,575

Property Tax

Climate in Pukekohe East

Pukekohe East 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.6°C / 67°F 15.4° / 23.7° 55.5
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 16.1° / 24.4° 61.1
Mar 18.8°C / 66°F 14.6° / 23° 82.5
Apr 16.8°C / 62°F 12.9° / 20.8° 81.6
May 14.9°C / 59°F 11.4° / 18.4° 129.0
Jun 12.7°C / 55°F 9.3° / 16.1° 122.7
Jul 12°C / 54°F 8.5° / 15.4° 129.0
Aug 12°C / 54°F 8.6° / 15.5° 118.7
Sep 13.3°C / 56°F 9.6° / 17° 114.1
Oct 14.6°C / 58°F 11.1° / 18° 84.8
Nov 16°C / 61°F 12.3° / 19.6° 68.0
Dec 18.1°C / 65°F 14.4° / 21.8° 86.0
Pukekohe East enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 78.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above New Zealand avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area2,173.0 sq mi (5,628.0 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-37.2000°N, 174.9500°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.8"
107% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

295 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 25, 2025.

Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 102 km
Jan 2, 1993 17 km N of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 142 km
Jul 2, 2021 7 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 143 km
Jan 18, 2011 5 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 149 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 85 km
Mar 20, 2011 30 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 149 km
Jul 11, 1990 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.9 110 km
Jun 30, 1993 45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.9 131 km
Feb 6, 2006 22 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand M4.9 134 km
Jul 11, 1993 34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.9 131 km
Jun 5, 2024 10 km E of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.9 147 km
Jul 6, 2010 5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand M4.8 89 km
Jun 26, 2002 15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.8 114 km
Aug 5, 2011 5 km SSW of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.8 143 km
May 31, 2006 1 km S of Maketu, New Zealand M4.8 147 km
Feb 18, 2024 12 km SW of Maketu, New Zealand M4.8 144 km
May 30, 2007 12 km WSW of Maketu, New Zealand M4.7 137 km
Oct 1, 1993 23 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.7 122 km
Mar 15, 2006 19 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M4.7 142 km
Mar 22, 2007 3 km ENE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.7 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 34 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 115 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 168 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 171 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 172 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
June 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 5.7 in Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
October 56°F (14°C) 4.2 in
November 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in

Pukekohe East has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Pukekohe East

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pukekohe North Primary School
Buckland School
Valley School
Pukekohe Hill School
Saint Josephs Catholic School
Pukekohe High School
Pukekohe Intermediate School
Parkside School
Pukehoke Christian School
Pukekohe East School
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Radio Stations near Pukekohe East

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 Pukekohe East

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Huakaiwaka Visitor Centre
McNicol Homestead
Mercer Museum
New Zealand Warbirds Association
Papakura Museum
Tuakau and Districts Museum
Waiuku Museum

Libraries in Pukekohe East

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Botanic Gardens Library0.0
Clarks Beach Waiau Pa Library0.0
Clevedon Library0.0
Drury Community Library0.0
I-Hub0.0
Kawakawa Bay Library and Health Centre0.0
Library0.0
Māngere East Library0.0
Māngere East Library0.0
Mangere Town Centre Library0.0
Mangere Town Centre Library0.0
Manukau Library0.0
Manurewa Library0.0
Manurewa Library0.0
Otara Library0.0
Papatoetoe Library0.0
Pukekohe Library0.0
Sir Edmund Hillary Library0.0
Te Kauwhata Library and Council Office0.0
Te Matariki Clendon Library0.0
Te Matariki Clendon Library0.0
Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini0.0
Tuakau Library0.0
Tupu Youth Library0.0
Vimutti Library0.0
Waiuku Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pukekohe East

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
The Market

Hotels in Pukekohe East

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brookfield Bed and Breakfast

Restaurants in Pukekohe East

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Appetite
Bazzas Restaurant
Blue Ox Babe BBQ
Bombay Club Indian
Curry Leaf
Dumpling Fusion Café
Franklins Bar & Eatery
Jonny's Steakhouse
Kaos Night Restaurant and Bar
Muang Thai
Paasha Turkish
Pizza Hut
Sal's
St Pierre's Sushi
Thai Station

Cafes in Pukekohe East

15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alberts Kitchen
Autobahn Café Bombay
Columbus Coffee
Franklin
Greenland Cafe
Hollywood Cafe Espresso
Monarch Cafe
Pukeko Nest Cafe
Robert Harris
Starbucks
The Bakehouse Cafe
The Coffee Club
The Goodness Kitchen
Valley Home Kitchen
Yakety Yak Cafe

Cinemas in Pukekohe East

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinema 3

Clinics in Pukekohe East

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pukekohe Family Health Care

Dentists in Pukekohe East

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pukekohe Dental
The Dentist

Veterinaries in Pukekohe East

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Franklin Vets
Pukekohe Veterinary Centre

Train Stations in Pukekohe East

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pukekohe

Bus Stations in Pukekohe East

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pukekohe

Gas Stations in Pukekohe East

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP Connect Bombay
Challenge
Gull Pukekohe
Mobil
Mobil
Mobil
NPD Pukekohe
PAK'nSAVE Fuel
Waitomo
Z Pukekohe

Banks in Pukekohe East

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ASB Bank
Bank of New Zealand Partners

Breweries in Pukekohe East

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hallertau Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Pukekohe East

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Pukekohe East

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Snowplanet 0.0 $0

Airports Near Pukekohe East

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Auckland International AirportAKLLarge Airport
Ardmore AirportAMZMedium Airport
Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium Airport
RNZAF Base Auckland-WhenuapaiMedium Airport
Coromandel AirportCMVSmall Airport
Drury AirfieldSmall Airport
Kelly FieldSmall Airport
Limestone Downs AirportSmall Airport
Mercer1 PDZ AirportSmall Airport
North Shore AerodromeSmall Airport
Parakai AerodromeSmall Airport
Raglan AerodromeRAGSmall Airport
Te Aroha AirfieldSmall Airport
Te Kowhai AirfieldSmall Airport
Thames AerodromeTMZSmall Airport
Waiheke Island AerodromeWIKSmall Airport
Whitianga AirportWTZSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Pukekohe East

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Acupuncture
Auckland Gastroenterology Associates
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Conifer Grove Accupuncture and Therapies
Karaka Medical Specialists
Local Doctors
Local Doctors
Ormiston Medical Centre
Takanini Surgery
Whanau Ora Community Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pukekohe East

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Franklin Baptist Church
Gethsemane Assembly of God (Tongan)
Pukekohe Community Church
Pukekohe East Presbyterian Church
Pukekohe Islamic Centre
Quan Am Buddhist Monastery
Reformed Church of Pukekohe
Revive Church
Saint Andrews Anglican
Saint James Presbyterian
Saint Patricks Catholic Church
Saint Pauls Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Wesley Methodist Church/Afrikaanse Christian Church (Howick)

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 Pukekohe East

What is the population of Pukekohe East?

Pukekohe East has a population of 21,438 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 2,173.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.2 years.

Is Pukekohe East expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $270,400 (4% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,352 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pukekohe East?

Pukekohe East 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 Pukekohe East?

The unemployment rate in Pukekohe East 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 1,972 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pukekohe East?

The median home value in Pukekohe East is $270,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,352. The homeownership rate is 64.5%.

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