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Taupo, New Zealand
Waikato Region · New Zealand
Taupo is a small city in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 26,600. Elevation: 1,329 ft (405 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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People
Economy
BHousing
CClimate
| Population | 26,600 |
| Population Density | 1,604 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.6833°, 176.0833° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Waikato Region |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.4 inches (1,433 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,280 |
| Median Age | 39.9 years |
About Taupo
Taupo is a small city in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 26,600. The city sits at an elevation of 1,329 feet (405 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Taupo vs New Zealand Average
Income: Taupo vs New Zealand
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,280 |
| 65% below New Zealand avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,280 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $505 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below New Zealand avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,447 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $202,800 |
| 28% below New Zealand avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,014 |
| 13% below New Zealand avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 41.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 41.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 58.3% |
| Housing Units | 10,640 |
Property Tax
Climate in Taupo
Taupo has an average annual temperature of 12.3°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.3°C), the coldest is Jul (7.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1102 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Area | 16.6 sq mi (42.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,604/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.6833°N, 176.0833°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 121 km |
| 1910 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Meteorological | 1.5 m | 1 | 43 km |
| 2022 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 20 km |
| 1956 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 34 km |
| 1895 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 15 km |
| 1846 | LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND | Unknown | — | — | 43 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taupo (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 17 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 29 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 36 km |
| Tongariro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,978 m (6,490 ft) | 2012 | 66 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 72 km |
| Ruapehu | Stratovolcano | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) | 2007 | 80 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 157 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 161 km |
| Taranaki | Stratovolcano | 2,518 m (8,261 ft) | 1800 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 44°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 45°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in |
Taupo has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (3.9").
Colleges & Universities in Taupo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Taupō Campus | College | — | Visit → |
Schools in Taupo
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Patrick's Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| Taupo Intermediate School | — | — | — | — |
| Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa | — | — | — | — |
| Taupo Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hilltop School | — | — | — | — |
| Tauhara Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mountview School | — | — | — | — |
| Taupo-nui-a-Tia College | — | — | — | — |
| Lake Taupo Christian School | — | — | — | — |
| Tauhara College | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Taupo
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 Taupo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taupō Museum and Art Gallery |
Libraries in Taupo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taupō Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Taupo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Central Taupō |
Hotels in Taupo
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Taupo
32 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Taupo
34 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Taupo
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Taupo
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Taupo
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Taupo
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Taupo
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Taupo
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Taupo
12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Taupo
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Taupo
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Taupo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crafty Trout Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near Taupo
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tūroa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tukino Skifield | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Whakapapa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Taupo
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rotorua Regional Airport | ROT | Medium Airport |
| Taupo Airport | TUO | Medium Airport |
| Centennial Park Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Galatea Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mount Tarawera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rangitaiki Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tokoroa Airfield | TKZ | Small Airport |
| Turangi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wharepapa South Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Taupo
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| NZ Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Taupo
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Advance Christian Outreach Centre | |
| Advance Church | |
| C3 Church Taupo | |
| Church@109 | |
| Inspire Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovas Witnesses | |
| Kings Lake of Living Water | |
| Lake Harvest Community Church | |
| New Apostolic Church | |
| Open Christian Fellowship | |
| Saint Andrews Anglican Church | |
| Saint Patricks Parish | |
| Saint Pauls Union Church | |
| Samoan-Tokelauan Assembly of God | |
| Taupo Baptist Church | |
| Taupo Islamic Centre | |
| Taupo Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| The Refinery | |
| The Salvation Army |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in New Zealand
23 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Taupo
What is the population of Taupo?
Taupo has a population of 26,600 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1,604 people per square mile, spread across 16.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.9 years.
Is Taupo expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,280, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $202,800 (28% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Taupo?
Taupo 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 44°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.4 inches.
How is the job market in Taupo?
The job market in Taupo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $505. There are 2,447 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Taupo?
The median home value in Taupo is $202,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,014. The homeownership rate is 41.7%.