Ramarama, New Zealand
Auckland · New Zealand
Ramarama is a small town in Auckland, New Zealand with a population of 3,050. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ramarama
Ramarama, previously known as Sheppards Bush, is a small community at the far south of the Auckland Region in New Zealand's North Island, located just to the north of the Bombay Hills. Ramarama has an off-ramp at exit 466 on the motorway south of Auckland. The suburb is effectively sliced in two by the motorway, this section of which was constructed in 1978.
People
Economy
BHousing
CClimate
| Population | 3,050 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.1500°, 174.9500° |
| 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 | $34,800 |
| Median Age | 39.0 years |
About Ramarama
Ramarama is a small town in New Zealand (Auckland) with a population of 3,050. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 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
Ramarama vs New Zealand Average
Income: Ramarama vs New Zealand
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $34,800 |
| 54% below New Zealand avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,800 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $669 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above New Zealand avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 281 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $287,000 |
| 2% above New Zealand avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,435 |
| 23% above New Zealand avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 79.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.3% |
| Housing Units | 1,220 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ramarama
Ramarama 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 | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 2,173.0 sq mi (5,628.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.1500°N, 174.9500°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 29 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 116 km |
| Whangarei | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 397 m (1,302 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 173 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 174 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 186 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 |
Ramarama 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 Ramarama
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley College | - | - | - | - |
| Ramarama School | - | - | - | - |
| Karaka School | - | - | - | - |
| Paerātā School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ramarama
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 Ramarama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huakaiwaka Visitor Centre | ||||
| McNicol Homestead | ||||
| Mercer Museum | ||||
| New Zealand Warbirds Association | ||||
| Papakura Museum | ||||
| Tuakau and Districts Museum | ||||
| Waiuku Museum |
Libraries in Ramarama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| Drury Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| I-Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Kawakawa Bay Library and Health Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Mount Roskill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Onehunga Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ōtāhuhu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Otara Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pakuranga Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Papatoetoe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pukekohe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sir Edmund Hillary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Matariki Clendon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Matariki Clendon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuakau Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tupu Youth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vimutti Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waiuku Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ramarama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Market | |||||
| Wesley Market | |||||
| Wesley Market |
Restaurants in Ramarama
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ramarama
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ramarama
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ramarama
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ramarama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Beer | ||||
| Epic Beer | ||||
| Hallertau Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Ramarama
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ramarama
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowplanet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ramarama
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland International Airport | AKL | Large Airport |
| Ardmore Airport | AMZ | Medium Airport |
| Hamilton International Airport | HLZ | 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 |
| Parakai Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Raglan Aerodrome | RAG | 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 Ramarama
32 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Active+ | ||
| Acupuncture | ||
| Auckland Gastroenterology Associates | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Botany Medical & Urgent Care | ||
| Conifer Grove Accupuncture and Therapies | ||
| Dr. Weng Key Chan - Otahuhu Family Doctors | ||
| Eastcare Urgent Care | ||
| Evolve Physiotherapy | ||
| Institute of Sport Physiotherapy | ||
| Karaka Medical Specialists | ||
| Local Doctors | ||
| Local Doctors | ||
| Mount Wellington Family Health Centre | ||
| Ormiston Medical Centre | ||
| Peak Pilates and Physiotherapy | ||
| Physiotherapy | ||
| Takanini Surgery | ||
| The Fono | ||
| The Practice | ||
| The Skin Science Clinic | ||
| Three Kings Accident and Medical | ||
| Ti Rakau OMS | ||
| Whanau Ora Community Clinic |
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What is the population of Ramarama?
Ramarama has a population of 3,050 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,173.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years.
Is Ramarama expensive to live in?
The median household income is $34,800, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $287,000 (2% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,435 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Ramarama?
Ramarama 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 Ramarama?
Ramarama has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $669. There are 281 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ramarama?
The median home value in Ramarama is $287,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,435. The homeownership rate is 79.7%.
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