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Te Kuiti, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Te Kuiti is a small town in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 4,890. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

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C+ Fair
4,890 Population 3/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
66.4 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$19,320 Median Income
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Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$19,320 median income, 8.1% unemployment
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Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $650/mo rent

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About Te Kuiti

Te Kuiti

Te Kuiti railway station is a station on the North Island Main Trunk in New Zealand. The station was important in the growth of Te Kūiti.

People

Population4,890
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$19,320
Per Capita$19,320
Unemployment8.1%

Housing

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Home Value$130,000
Rent$650
Ownership59.2%
Housing Units1,956

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain66.4 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population4,890
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates-38.3363°, 175.1701°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWaikato Region
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation66.4 inches (1,687 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,320
Median Age36.5 years

About Te Kuiti

Te Kuiti is a small town in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 4,890. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.4 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Te Kuiti has a population of 4,890 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,706.5 square miles. The median age is 36.5 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,890
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
36.5yrs
Median Age
6% below New Zealand avg
1,706.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Te Kuiti vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Te Kuiti is $19,320, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,320 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $372, 74% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 450 business establishments.

Income: Te Kuiti vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$19,320
74% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$19,320
Avg Weekly Wage$372

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)450

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Te Kuiti is $130,000, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $650 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 59.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,956 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,000
54% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$650
44% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership59.2%
Owner-Occupied59.2%
Renter-Occupied40.8%
Housing Units1,956

Property Tax

Te Kuiti experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above New Zealand avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area1,706.5 sq mi (4,419.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-38.3363°N, 175.1701°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.4"
75% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.01"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,069 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Jul 30, 2025.

Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 79 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 68 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 38 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 124 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 93 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 123 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 74 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 62 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 63 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 98 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 131 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 139 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 141 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 130 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 98 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 76 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 101 km
Oct 26, 2011 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.2 78 km
Jan 21, 2010 53 km E of Waitara, New Zealand M5.1 84 km
Apr 20, 1998 60 km W of Turangi, New Zealand M5.1 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 85 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m — 84 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m — 83 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake — — 89 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown — — 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maroa (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 80 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 90 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 100 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 102 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 111 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 119 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 143 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 151 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 162 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
February 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 51°F (10°C) 6.1 in
June 47°F (8°C) 7.0 in Wettest
July 46°F (8°C) 6.1 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 6.2 in
September 50°F (10°C) 6.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 5.7 in
November 57°F (14°C) 6.2 in
December 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in

Te Kuiti has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 46°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (4.1").

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Schools in Te Kuiti

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centennial Park School — — — —
Pukenui School — — — —
Te Kūiti High School — — — —
Saint Joseph's Catholic School — — — —
Te Kuiti Primary School — — — —
Te Wharekura o Maniapoto — — — —
Rangitoto School — — — —
Waitomo Caves School — — — —
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Museums in Te Kuiti

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Meadsville Gallery
Ōtorohanga Museum
Te Kuiti Museum & Gallery
Waitomo Museum of Caves

Libraries in Te Kuiti

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Otorohanga District Library0.0
Te Kuiti Public Library0.0

Hotels in Te Kuiti

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Waitomo Caves B & B Guest Lodge
Waitomo Caves Hotel

Restaurants in Te Kuiti

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gas and Gobble Restaurant
Huhu Café
Mint Indian
Morepork Pizzeria & Cafe
Roselands
Stoked Eatery
Te Kuiti Restaurant and Bar
The Long Black Cafe
Tiffanys Cafe and restaurant
Wheels Restaurant

Cafes in Te Kuiti

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blooms & Brews
Bosco Cafe
Cafe Kai
King Country Cafe and Takeaway
Wool Press Cafe

Dentists in Te Kuiti

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Te Kuiti Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Te Kuiti

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vets

Train Stations in Te Kuiti

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Te Kūiti

Gas Stations in Te Kuiti

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Caltex
Gull
Waitomo
Z

Banks in Te Kuiti

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
ANZ
Bank of New Zealand

Airports Near Te Kuiti

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Raglan AerodromeRAGSmall Airport
Taumarunui Airport—Small Airport
Te Kowhai Airfield—Small Airport
Te Kuiti Aerodrome—Small Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Turangi Airport—Small Airport
Wharepapa South Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Te Kuiti

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Journey Church
Journey Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovas Witnesses
Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church
St George's Parish
Te Kuiti Bible Church
Te Kuiti Seventh-Day Adventist Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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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

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 Kuiti

What is the population of Te Kuiti?

Te Kuiti has a population of 4,890 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,706.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Te Kuiti expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,320, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $130,000 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Te Kuiti?

Te Kuiti has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.4 inches.

How is the job market in Te Kuiti?

The job market in Te Kuiti faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $372. There are 450 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Te Kuiti?

The median home value in Te Kuiti is $130,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $650. The homeownership rate is 59.2%.

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