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Taradale, New Zealand

Hawke's Bay Region · New Zealand

Taradale is a small city in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand with a population of 12,940. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
12,940 Population 394/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
53.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$21,660 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$21,660 median income, 1.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$247,600 home value, $1,238/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,940
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density394/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$21,660
Per Capita$21,660
Unemployment1.7%

Housing

F
Home Value$247,600
Rent$1,238
Ownership75.9%
Housing Units5,176

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population12,940
Population Density394 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-39.5333°, 176.8500°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceHawke's Bay Region
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation53.8 inches (1,367 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,660
Median Age51.7 years

About Taradale

Taradale is a small city in New Zealand (Hawke's Bay Region) with a population of 12,940. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Taradale has a population of 12,940 with a density of 394 people per square mile, spread across 32.9 square miles. The median age is 51.7 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

12,940
Total Population
394
People / sq mi
51.7yrs
Median Age
33% above New Zealand avg
32.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Taradale vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Taradale is $21,660, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,660 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $417, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,190 business establishments.

Income: Taradale vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$21,660
71% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$21,660
Avg Weekly Wage$417

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)1,190

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Taradale is $247,600, 12% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,238 (6% above the national average of $1,163). 75.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,176 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$247,600
12% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,238
6% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.9%
Owner-Occupied75.9%
Renter-Occupied24.1%
Housing Units5,176

Property Tax

Climate in Taradale

Taradale has an average annual temperature of 14.5°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.4°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1036 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.4°C / 67°F 12.3° / 29.8° 84.1
Feb 19.3°C / 67°F 12.1° / 29.9° 114.5
Mar 17.1°C / 63°F 10.8° / 26.5° 74.1
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 7.9° / 24.7° 42.6
May 12.7°C / 55°F 5.9° / 21.6° 66.7
Jun 11°C / 52°F 4.6° / 18.2° 131.0
Jul 9.9°C / 50°F 4.2° / 16.3° 88.8
Aug 9.9°C / 50°F 3.1° / 17.8° 67.4
Sep 11.5°C / 53°F 4° / 20.9° 96.6
Oct 13.7°C / 57°F 5.2° / 24.4° 74.1
Nov 16.2°C / 61°F 8.4° / 26.3° 101.0
Dec 18.5°C / 65°F 10.4° / 27.8° 95.7
Taradale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area32.9 sq mi (85.1 km²)
Population Density394/sq mi
Coordinates-39.5333°N, 176.8500°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

946 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 128 km
May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 108 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 111 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 140 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 130 km
May 16, 1992 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.8 148 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 35 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 136 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 116 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 28 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 146 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 99 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 135 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 85 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 94 km
Apr 25, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.3 90 km
Jul 8, 2006 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand M5.3 39 km
Jul 4, 2011 68 km E of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 141 km
Feb 18, 2003 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 100 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 N. NEW ZEALAND Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 261 76 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 116 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 114 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 115 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 110 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 116 km
1831 POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake - - 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taupo (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 108 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 113 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 114 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 132 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 141 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
February 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Warmest
March 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Wettest
July 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
August 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in Driest
December 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in

Taradale has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and November the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Taradale

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Reignier Catholic School - - - -
St Joseph's Māori Girls' College - - - -
Greenmeadows School - - - -
Arthur Miller School - - - -
Taradale Intermediate School - - - -
Taradale School - - - -
Parkside Christian Adventist School - - - -
Bledisloe School - - - -
Otatara Children's Center - - - -
Taradale High School - - - -
Meeanee School - - - -
Puketapu School - - - -
Fairhaven School - - - -
Hōhepa School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Taradale

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Control 99.4FM kiwi, maori culture AAC 160 kbps

Museums in Taradale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Faraday Museum of Technology
Gypsy Rose Tea Museum
MTG
Old Customs House

Libraries in Taradale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Flaxmere Library0.0
Hastings District Library0.0
Haumoana Public Library0.0
Havelock North Library and Community Centre0.0
Napier Library0.0
Taradale Library0.0

Restaurants in Taradale

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Breakers
Café Anatolia
Everyday Sushi Day
Golden Spring
Mission Estate Restaurant
Red Chilli's Indian Takeaway & Restaurant
Shani's
Singapore Restaurant
Star of India
Sushi 10
Taradale RSA
Thai Lotus
The Old Church Restaurant

Cafes in Taradale

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barnaby's Cafe
Bay Espresso
Cosmic Aubergine
Orbit Neighbourhood Cafe
Silky Oak Chocolates - Cafe
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Dentists in Taradale

5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental Care Taradale
Dentiq
Dentist @ Parkside
Taradale Family Dental
The Dentists

Veterinaries in Taradale

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Taradale Vet Hospital

Gas Stations in Taradale

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Caltex
Z Energy

Banks in Taradale

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Westpac

Golf Courses in Taradale

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Napier Golf Club
Waiohiki Golf Course

Breweries in Taradale

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brave Brewing Co.
GodsOwn Brewery
Zeelandt Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Taradale

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Taradale

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawke's Bay AirportNPEMedium Airport
Wairoa AirportWIRMedium Airport
Hastings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kowhai Aerodrome-Small Airport
Pōrangahau Aerodrome-Small Airport
Rangitaiki Airfield-Small Airport
Waipukurau Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Taradale

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kahukura
Proactive Taradale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Taradale

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bay Baptist Church
Catholic Parish of Napier
Napier Christian Fellowship Centre
Napier Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Saint Columbas Presbyterian Church
St Marys Catholic Church
Taradale Anglican 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 Taradale

What is the population of Taradale?

Taradale has a population of 12,940 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 394 people per square mile, spread across 32.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Taradale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,660, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $247,600 (12% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,238 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Taradale?

Taradale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.8 inches.

How is the job market in Taradale?

The job market in Taradale is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $417. There are 1,190 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Taradale?

The median home value in Taradale is $247,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,238. The homeownership rate is 75.9%.

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