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Raumanga, New Zealand

Northland · New Zealand

Raumanga is a small city in Northland, New Zealand with a population of 5,960. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
5,960 Population 23/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
70.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$20,340 Median Income
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$20,340 median income, 10.0% unemployment
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Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$182,000 home value, $910/mo rent

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About Raumanga

Raumanga is a suburb of Whangārei in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It is the site of Northland Polytechnic's main campus.

People

Population5,960
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density23/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$20,340
Per Capita$20,340
Unemployment10.0%

Housing

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Home Value$182,000
Rent$910
Ownership51.0%
Housing Units2,384

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain70.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population5,960
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates-35.7449°, 174.3058°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceNorthland
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation70.5 inches (1,791 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,340
Median Age30.9 years

About Raumanga

Raumanga is a small city in New Zealand (Northland) with a population of 5,960. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Raumanga has a population of 5,960 with a density of 23 people per square mile, spread across 258.5 square miles. The median age is 30.9 years, 21% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,960
Total Population
23
People / sq mi
30.9yrs
Median Age
21% below New Zealand avg
258.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Raumanga vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Raumanga is $20,340, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,340 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $391, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 548 business establishments.

Income: Raumanga vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$20,340
73% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$20,340
Avg Weekly Wage$391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)548

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Raumanga is $182,000, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $910 (22% below the national average of $1,163). 51.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,384 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$182,000
35% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$910
22% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership51.0%
Owner-Occupied51.0%
Renter-Occupied49.0%
Housing Units2,384

Property Tax

Raumanga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 70.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above New Zealand avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area258.5 sq mi (669.6 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates-35.7449°N, 174.3058°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.5"
86% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 1, 2011.

Feb 21, 2007 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M4.5 111 km
Jun 20, 2011 116 km NE of Ngunguru, New Zealand M4.5 139 km
Mar 13, 2007 26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand M4.0 131 km
Feb 21, 2007 31 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M3.8 111 km
Jul 1, 2011 5 km NNW of Tamaki, New Zealand M2.9 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whangarei (3 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 3 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 62 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
June 53°F (11°C) 6.7 in Wettest
July 55°F (13°C) 6.5 in
August 52°F (11°C) 6.4 in Coldest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in

Raumanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in August to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Raumanga

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Manaia View School
Maunu School
Pompallier Catholic College
Hora Hora School (Te Mai)
Otaika Valley School
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Radio Stations near Raumanga

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Big River FM community, music MP3 128 kbps
Beagle 88.1 alternative, funk MP3 320 kbps
The Wireless (Today's Best Country) country MP3
The Generator classic rock, hard rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Raumanga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Claphams Clock Museum
Medical Museum
Old Library Arts Centre
Packard & Pioneer Museum
Waipu Museum
Whangarei Museum

Libraries in Raumanga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kamo Library0.0
Ngunguru Library0.0
Public Library0.0
The Ruakaka Hub Library and Service Centre0.0
Tikipunga Library0.0
Whangarei Library0.0

Cafes in Raumanga

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jolt Cafe
Roadhouse Cafe
The Press – Café in the Park

Theme Parks in Raumanga

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kiwi North

Dentists in Raumanga

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dentist

Train Stations in Raumanga

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hikurangi Station
Millington Bush Station
Milnes Station
Museum Station

Gas Stations in Raumanga

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gull

Stadiums & Teams in Raumanga

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Airports Near Raumanga

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kerikeri AirportKKEMedium Airport
Whangarei AirportWREMedium Airport
Dargaville AerodromeDGRSmall Airport
Kaikohe AirportKKOSmall Airport
Kaipara Flats AirportSmall Airport
Koheroa AirstripSmall Airport
Maromaku West AirstripSmall Airport
Maungaparenua AirstripSmall Airport
Omaha Flats AirportSmall Airport
Omapere AirstripSmall Airport
Pouerua AirstripSmall Airport
Rangiahua AirstripSmall Airport
Remuera Settlement AirstripSmall Airport
Rotokoma AirstripSmall Airport
Ruapekapeka AirstripSmall Airport
Ruawai AerodromeSmall Airport
Springhill AirportSmall Airport
Tahere AirstripSmall Airport
Te Kene AirstripSmall Airport
Toots AirstripSmall Airport
Umawera AirstripSmall Airport
Waiaruhe AirstripSmall Airport
Waihou Valley AirstripSmall Airport
Waimaho AirstripSmall Airport
Waitotehoanga AirstripSmall Airport
Waro AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Raumanga

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Calvary Baptist Church
Church in Whangarei

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

Volcanoes Near Raumanga

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m

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 Raumanga

What is the population of Raumanga?

Raumanga has a population of 5,960 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 258.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.9 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Raumanga expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,340, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $182,000 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $910 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Raumanga?

Raumanga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.5 inches.

How is the job market in Raumanga?

The job market in Raumanga faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $391. There are 548 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Raumanga?

The median home value in Raumanga is $182,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $910. The homeownership rate is 51.0%.

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