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Te Puke, New Zealand

Bay of Plenty · New Zealand

Te Puke is a small city in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand with a population of 10,500. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
10,500 Population 8/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
110.2 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$21,960 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$21,960 median income, 4.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$234,000 home value, $1,170/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population10,500
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,960
Per Capita$21,960
Unemployment4.7%

Housing

F
Home Value$234,000
Rent$1,170
Ownership76.9%
Housing Units4,200

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain110.2 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population10,500
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates-37.7782°, 176.3302°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceBay of Plenty
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation110.2 inches (2,798 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,960
Median Age40.3 years

About Te Puke

Te Puke is a small city in New Zealand (Bay of Plenty) with a population of 10,500. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 110.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Te Puke has a population of 10,500 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,299.8 square miles. The median age is 40.3 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,500
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
40.3yrs
Median Age
4% above New Zealand avg
1,299.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Te Puke vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Te Puke is $21,960, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,960 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $422, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 966 business establishments.

Income: Te Puke vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,960
71% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$21,960
Avg Weekly Wage$422

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)966

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Te Puke is $234,000, 17% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,170 (1% above the national average of $1,163). 76.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 4,200 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$234,000
17% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,170
1% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.9%
Owner-Occupied76.9%
Renter-Occupied23.1%
Housing Units4,200

Property Tax

Climate in Te Puke

Te Puke has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.3°C), the coldest is Jul (9.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1217 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.3°C / 67°F 11° / 28.6° 77.7
Feb 19.1°C / 66°F 10.5° / 27.9° 85.8
Mar 16.8°C / 62°F 8.6° / 24.9° 77.4
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 6.4° / 22.3° 64.3
May 12°C / 54°F 3.9° / 19.1° 117.5
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 3.6° / 16° 158.4
Jul 9.2°C / 49°F 2.8° / 14.7° 139.1
Aug 9.2°C / 49°F 1.6° / 15.1° 85.7
Sep 10.7°C / 51°F 3.2° / 17.6° 123.2
Oct 12.7°C / 55°F 3.4° / 20.4° 97.0
Nov 15.4°C / 60°F 8° / 23.6° 95.0
Dec 17.9°C / 64°F 9.2° / 26.5° 96.4
Te Puke experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 110.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below New Zealand avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area1,299.8 sq mi (3,366.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-37.7782°N, 176.3302°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.2"
190% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,579 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 15, 1994 83 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand M6.5 119 km
Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 135 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 76 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 112 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 48 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 137 km
Aug 18, 1999 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.7 101 km
Mar 22, 1990 115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.6 123 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 29 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 86 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 57 km
May 5, 2023 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 100 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 97 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 67 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 146 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 112 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 42 km
Sep 29, 2010 126 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.4 140 km
Mar 25, 1997 114 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.3 144 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 40 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 1 141 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 120 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 133 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 117 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Okataina (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 41 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 56 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 71 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 75 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 80 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 119 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 162 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 165 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
February 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 6.1 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in
June 49°F (10°C) 6.5 in Wettest
July 42°F (5°C) 5.7 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 6.3 in
September 53°F (11°C) 5.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
December 63°F (17°C) 5.3 in

Te Puke has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 42°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 63.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (4.0").

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Schools in Te Puke

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Papamoa School - - - -
Te Puke High School - - - -
Te Puke Intermediate School - - - -
Te Puke Primary School - - - -
Fairhaven School - - - -
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kura Kokiri - - - -
Golden Sands School - - - -
Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary School - - - -
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Matai - - - -
Pāpāmoa College - - - -
Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School - - - -
Suzanne Aubert Catholic School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Te Puke

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sub FM deep house, drum 'n' bass MP3 192 kbps
Gaia FM (New Zealand) celtic, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
The Rhythm 89FM alternative, local AAC

Museums in Te Puke

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Classic Flyers Aviation Museum
Kevs Museum
The Elms - Te Papa Tauranga
The Historic Village
The Lion & Tusk Museum
Village Radio

Libraries in Te Puke

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Greerton library0.0
Library0.0
Mount Maunganui Library0.0
Papamoa Beach Library/ Toys0.0
Papamoa Library0.0
Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Library0.0

Hotels in Te Puke

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Te Puke Hotel

Restaurants in Te Puke

21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ali Baba's House
Bluebiyou restaurant
Chinese Smorgasbord
Great Spice Indian restaurant
Great Spice Indian Restaurant and Takeaway
Grill & Green
Hello Sushi
Indian Roots
Jellicoe Street restaurant and Bar
Mumbai Masala Indian restaurant
Pablo Papamoa
Papa Mo's Golden Sands
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut
Rain Bar & Restaurant
Te Puke Senior Citizens Club Restaurant
Thai Thani restaurant
The Burger Foundry
The Orchard Thieves
Turkish To Go

Cafes in Te Puke

12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A4 Bakery and Cafe
Blackberry Eatery
Double Teaspoon Cafe
Ella 's Cafe
Gana Cafe
Henry & Ted Cafe
Mocha'n'more
Monroes Coffee
One Step Beyond Cafe
Robert Harris
The Caffeine Bar
The Eastern Cafe

Cinemas in Te Puke

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Capitol Cinema
Tivoli Cinema

Clinics in Te Puke

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coastal Wellness
Papamoa Optometrists
Re+Energise Physiotherapy
Te Puke Physiotherapy

Dentists in Te Puke

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lumino The Dentists
Papamoa Dental Centre
Te Puke Community Dental Practice
Team Dental

Veterinaries in Te Puke

4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beach Road Veterinary Clinic
Papamoa Vets
Papamoa Village Vets
Te Puke Vet Centre

Gas Stations in Te Puke

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Te Puke
Gull
Gull
Gull Papamoa
NPD Papamoa
PAK'nSAVE Fuel
Z Palm Beach
Z Te Puke

Banks in Te Puke

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
ANZ
Bank of New Zealand
Westpac
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Te Puke

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fashion Island
Fashion Island

Golf Courses in Te Puke

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Summerhill Private Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Te Puke

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Te Puke

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rotorua Regional AirportROTMedium Airport
Tauranga AirportTRGMedium Airport
Whakatāne AirportWHKMedium Airport
Galatea Airfield-Small Airport
Matakana Island Airport-Small Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Motiti Island Airport-Small Airport
Mount Tarawera Airport-Small Airport
Te Aroha Airfield-Small Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Waihi Beach Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Te Puke

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Papamoa East Post Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Te Puke

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Coolstore Church
Golden Sands Baptist Church
Harvest Church
Papamoa Anglican Church
Papamoa Baptist Church
Saint Patricks Catholic Church
Saint Pauls Cooperating Church
Te Puke Anglican Church
Te Puke Baptist Church
Te Puke Methodist Church
The Orchard Church

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Waterfalls
3
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 Puke

What is the population of Te Puke?

Te Puke has a population of 10,500 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,299.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.3 years.

Is Te Puke expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,960, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $234,000 (17% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Te Puke?

Te Puke has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 110.2 inches.

How is the job market in Te Puke?

Te Puke has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $422. There are 966 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Te Puke?

The median home value in Te Puke is $234,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,170. The homeownership rate is 76.9%.

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