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Rawene, New Zealand

Northland · New Zealand

Rawene is a small town in Northland, New Zealand with a population of 1,236. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,236 Population 1/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
57.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$48,800 Median Income
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$156,000 home value, $780/mo rent

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About Rawene

Rawene

Rawene is a town on the south side of the Hokianga harbour, in Northland, New Zealand. State Highway 12 passes to the south. The town lies at the apex of a peninsula. A car ferry links it to Kohukohu and the northern Hokianga.

People

Population1,236
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,000
Rent$780
Ownership64.5%
Housing Units494

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain57.4 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Population1,236
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates-35.4022°, 173.5032°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceNorthland
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation57.4 inches (1,457 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$48,800
Median Age37.2 years

About Rawene

Rawene is a small town in New Zealand (Northland) with a population of 1,236. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Rawene has a population of 1,236 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,009.5 square miles. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,236
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below New Zealand avg
1,009.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rawene vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Rawene 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 114 business establishments.

Income: Rawene vs New Zealand

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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)114

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rawene is $156,000, 45% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $780 (33% below the national average of $1,163). 64.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 494 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,000
45% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$780
33% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.5%
Owner-Occupied64.5%
Renter-Occupied35.5%
Housing Units494

Property Tax

Rawene enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above New Zealand avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area1,009.5 sq mi (2,614.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-35.4022°N, 173.5032°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.4"
51% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.43"

Air Quality

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kaikohe-Bay of Islands (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 38 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 79 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
March 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in
June 53°F (12°C) 6.8 in Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 6.2 in Coldest
August 53°F (11°C) 6.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
November 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in

Rawene has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Rawene

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rawene School
Kohukohu School
Te Kura Taumata o Panguru
Whirinaki School
Horeke School
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Museums in Rawene

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Māngungu Mission House

Libraries in Rawene

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kohukohu Community Library0.0
Rawene Community Library0.0

Hotels in Rawene

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Horeke Hotel
Masonic Hotel
Opononi Hotel

Restaurants in Rawene

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Horeke Hotel

Cafes in Rawene

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A New Era Cafe
Boatshed Cafe

Gas Stations in Rawene

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NZ #12247271842

Golf Courses in Rawene

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rawene Golf Club

Airports Near Rawene

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kaitaia AirportKATMedium Airport
Kerikeri AirportKKEMedium Airport
Ahu AirstripSmall Airport
Broadwood AirstripSmall Airport
Dargaville AerodromeDGRSmall Airport
Fisher Riley North AirstripSmall Airport
Fisher Riley South AirstripSmall Airport
Houhora North AirstripSmall Airport
Kahikatoa AirstripSmall Airport
Kaikohe AirportKKOSmall Airport
Kohe AirstripSmall Airport
Koheroa AirstripSmall Airport
Mangamuka Bridge AirstripSmall Airport
Maromaku West AirstripSmall Airport
Maungaparenua AirstripSmall Airport
Ngataki AirportSmall Airport
Ngatieke AirstripSmall Airport
Omapere AirstripSmall Airport
Pamapuria AirstripSmall Airport
Paponga AirstripSmall Airport
Pawarenga Road AirstripSmall Airport
Pouerua AirstripSmall Airport
Pukemiro AirstripSmall Airport
Puriri Block AirstripSmall Airport
Rangiahua AirstripSmall Airport
Rarawa AirportSmall Airport
Remuera Settlement AirstripSmall Airport
Rotokoma AirstripSmall Airport
Ruapekapeka AirstripSmall Airport
Ruawai AerodromeSmall Airport
Runaruna AirstripSmall Airport
Sandhills AirstripSmall Airport
Takahue AirstripSmall Airport
Te Kene AirstripSmall Airport
Te Rore AirstripSmall Airport
Toots AirstripSmall Airport
Umawera AirstripSmall Airport
Waiaruhe AirstripSmall Airport
Waihopo AirstripSmall Airport
Waihou Valley AirstripSmall Airport
Waimaho AirstripSmall Airport
Wairapakuru AirstripSmall Airport
Waitotehoanga AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rawene

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Crossover Baptist Church / Rawene Baptist 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 Rawene

What is the population of Rawene?

Rawene has a population of 1,236 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,009.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.2 years.

Is Rawene expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $156,000 (45% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $780 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Rawene?

Rawene enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.4 inches.

How is the job market in Rawene?

The unemployment rate in Rawene 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 114 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rawene?

The median home value in Rawene is $156,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $780. The homeownership rate is 64.5%.

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