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Te Kauwhata, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Te Kauwhata is a small town in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 3,740. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
3,740 Population 2/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
71.2 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$24,000 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,000 median income, 4.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$273,600 home value, $1,368/mo rent

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About Te Kauwhata

Te Kauwhata

Te Kauwhata is a small town in the north of the Waikato region of New Zealand, situated close to the western shore of Lake Waikare, some 40 km north of Hamilton and approximately 58 km south of Manukau City. The township is surrounded by dairy farms, drystock holdings and horticulture. Its newest building is its Waikato District Council library. Originally known as Wairangi, Te Kauwhata grew around a railway station built in the late 1870s.

People

Population3,740
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,000
Per Capita$24,000
Unemployment4.7%

Housing

F
Home Value$273,600
Rent$1,368
Ownership74.5%
Housing Units1,496

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain71.2 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population3,740
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates-37.4000°, 175.1500°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWaikato Region
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation71.2 inches (1,809 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,000
Median Age36.7 years

About Te Kauwhata

Te Kauwhata is a small town in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 3,740. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Te Kauwhata has a population of 3,740 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,173.0 square miles. The median age is 36.7 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,740
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
36.7yrs
Median Age
6% below New Zealand avg
2,173.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Te Kauwhata vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Te Kauwhata is $24,000, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,000 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $462, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 344 business establishments.

Income: Te Kauwhata vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$24,000
68% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$24,000
Avg Weekly Wage$462

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)344

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Te Kauwhata is $273,600, 3% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,368 (18% above the national average of $1,163). 74.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,496 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$273,600
3% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,368
18% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.5%
Owner-Occupied74.5%
Renter-Occupied25.5%
Housing Units1,496

Property Tax

Te Kauwhata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 71.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area2,173.0 sq mi (5,628.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-37.4000°N, 175.1500°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.2"
87% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

694 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 140 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 142 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 137 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 143 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 143 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 148 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 149 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 132 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 76 km
Jan 24, 2021 16 km E of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.1 141 km
Feb 4, 2020 15 km ENE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.1 133 km
Jan 2, 1993 17 km N of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 115 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 58 km
Jul 2, 2021 7 km N of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 119 km
Jan 18, 2011 5 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 121 km
Mar 20, 2011 30 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.0 127 km
Sep 23, 2015 17 km SW of Rotorua, New Zealand M5.0 129 km
Aug 1, 2021 11 km S of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.0 122 km
Jul 18, 2004 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 136 km
Apr 16, 2012 28 km WNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.0 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 61 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 98 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 140 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 143 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 154 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 175 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 180 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 200 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
June 51°F (10°C) 5.4 in Coldest, Wettest
July 51°F (11°C) 5.2 in
August 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in

Te Kauwhata has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 51°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Te Kauwhata

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Te Kauwhata College
Waerenga School
Te Kauwhata Primary School
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Radio Stations near Te Kauwhata

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy 80s 80s, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
Radio X (AQ) mood MP3 128 kbps
Sleep Radio ambient, meditation MP3 128 kbps
Tiri 2 classic pop, classic rock MP3 192 kbps
Raglan Communtiy Radio MP3 128 kbps
Positively Morrinsville 87.7FM community, contemporary music MP3 128 kbps
Rush FM fringe, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Robotic alternative, indie AAC
Free FM 89 Hamilton community, entertainment UNKNOWN
Raglan Community Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Te Kauwhata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mercer Museum
Tuakau and Districts Museum

Libraries in Te Kauwhata

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Huntly Library0.0
Library0.0
Pukekohe Library0.0
Te Kauwhata Library and Council Office0.0
Tuakau Library0.0
Vimutti Library0.0

Cafes in Te Kauwhata

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lakeside Cafe
The Bakehouse Cafe
The Bakehouse Cafe

Veterinaries in Te Kauwhata

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anexa Veterinary Services

Gas Stations in Te Kauwhata

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Challenge
Gull Hampton Downs

Golf Courses in Te Kauwhata

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Waikare Golf Club
Waiterimu Golf Club

Airports Near Te Kauwhata

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Auckland International AirportAKLLarge Airport
Ardmore AirportAMZMedium Airport
Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium Airport
RNZAF Base Auckland-WhenuapaiMedium Airport
Coromandel AirportCMVSmall Airport
Drury AirfieldSmall Airport
Kelly FieldSmall Airport
Limestone Downs AirportSmall Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Mercer1 PDZ AirportSmall Airport
North Shore AerodromeSmall Airport
Parakai AerodromeSmall Airport
Pauanui AerodromeSmall Airport
Raglan AerodromeRAGSmall Airport
Te Aroha AirfieldSmall Airport
Te Kowhai AirfieldSmall Airport
Thames AerodromeTMZSmall Airport
Waiheke Island AerodromeWIKSmall Airport
Wharepapa South AirportSmall Airport
Whitianga AirportWTZSmall Airport

Post Offices in Te Kauwhata

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Te Kauwhata Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Te Kauwhata

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Andrews Presbyterian
Saint Margarets Anglican Church
Waikare Assembly

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 Te Kauwhata

What is the population of Te Kauwhata?

Te Kauwhata has a population of 3,740 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,173.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Te Kauwhata expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,000, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $273,600 (3% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,368 per month, above the national average of $1,163. 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 Te Kauwhata?

Te Kauwhata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 71.2 inches.

How is the job market in Te Kauwhata?

Te Kauwhata has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $462. There are 344 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Te Kauwhata?

The median home value in Te Kauwhata is $273,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,368. The homeownership rate is 74.5%.

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