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Reporoa, New Zealand

Bay of Plenty · New Zealand

Reporoa is a small town in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand with a population of 595. Elevation: 984 ft (300 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
595 Population 1/sq mi density
984 ft Elevation 300 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
59.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$48,800 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 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
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$338,000 home value, $1,690/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population595
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C+
Home Value$338,000
Rent$1,690
Ownership64.5%
Housing Units238

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain59.4 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Population595
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Coordinates-38.4359°, 176.3412°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceBay of Plenty
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation59.4 inches (1,508 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$48,800
Median Age37.2 years

About Reporoa

Reporoa is a small town in New Zealand (Bay of Plenty) with a population of 595. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet (300 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Reporoa has a population of 595 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,009.6 square miles. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

595
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below New Zealand avg
1,009.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Reporoa vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Reporoa 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 55 business establishments.

Income: Reporoa 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)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Reporoa is $338,000, 20% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,690 (45% above the national average of $1,163). 64.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 238 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$338,000
20% above New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,690
45% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.5%
Owner-Occupied64.5%
Renter-Occupied35.5%
Housing Units238

Property Tax

Reporoa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below New Zealand avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Area1,009.6 sq mi (2,614.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-38.4359°N, 176.3412°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.4"
56% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.59"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.29"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,555 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 106 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 24 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 95 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 55 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 98 km
May 16, 1992 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.8 132 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 147 km
Aug 18, 1999 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.7 150 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 99 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 27 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 51 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 31 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 143 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 58 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 134 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 95 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 74 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 60 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 48 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 79 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 56 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 70 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 50 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown 79 km
1831 POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Reporoa (2 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 2 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 23 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 38 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 52 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 101 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 115 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 126 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 129 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in Warmest
February 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
June 44°F (7°C) 5.6 in
July 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 5.4 in

Reporoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 43°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 59.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (4.3").

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Schools in Reporoa

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mihi School
Reporoa College
Reporoa School
Broadlands School
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Radio Stations near Reporoa

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cool Blue Taupo jazz MP3 192 kbps
Chill-Radio chill, relax AAC 48 kbps
Ski FM contemporary hits, ski mountain AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Reporoa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barracks Museum
Wairoa Museum

Restaurants in Reporoa

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Woolshed Tavern

Cafes in Reporoa

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Awaken Cafe
Geyser Café

Theatres in Reporoa

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lady Knox Geyser

Veterinaries in Reporoa

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vet Plus
Vetora

Gas Stations in Reporoa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gull

Golf Courses in Reporoa

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Reporoa Golf Club
Waikite Valley Golf Club

Airports Near Reporoa

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rotorua Regional AirportROTMedium Airport
Taupo AirportTUOMedium Airport
Whakatāne AirportWHKMedium Airport
Centennial Park AerodromeSmall Airport
Galatea AirfieldSmall Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Mount Tarawera AirportSmall Airport
Rangitaiki AirfieldSmall Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Turangi AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Reporoa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Stephens Parish

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Reporoa

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Reporoa Caldera 592 m 1180

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 Reporoa

What is the population of Reporoa?

Reporoa has a population of 595 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,009.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.2 years.

Is Reporoa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $338,000 (20% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,690 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Reporoa?

Reporoa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.4 inches.

How is the job market in Reporoa?

The unemployment rate in Reporoa 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 55 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Reporoa?

The median home value in Reporoa is $338,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,690. The homeownership rate is 64.5%.

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