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Titahi Bay, New Zealand

Wellington Region · New Zealand

Titahi Bay is a small city in Wellington Region, New Zealand with a population of 6,810. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
6,810 Population 28/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
70.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$25,740 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$25,740 median income, 6.5% unemployment
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Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population6,810
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density28/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,740
Per Capita$25,740
Unemployment6.5%

Housing

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Home Value$208,000
Rent$1,040
Ownership58.3%
Housing Units2,724

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain70.1 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population6,810
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-41.1000°, 174.8333°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWellington Region
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation70.1 inches (1,782 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$25,740
Median Age35.5 years

About Titahi Bay

Titahi Bay is a small city in New Zealand (Wellington Region) with a population of 6,810. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Titahi Bay has a population of 6,810 with a density of 28 people per square mile, spread across 239.9 square miles. The median age is 35.5 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,810
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
35.5yrs
Median Age
9% below New Zealand avg
239.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Titahi Bay vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Titahi Bay is $25,740, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,740 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $495, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 627 business establishments.

Income: Titahi Bay vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$25,740
66% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$25,740
Avg Weekly Wage$495

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)627

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Titahi Bay is $208,000, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,040 (11% below the national average of $1,163). 58.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,724 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,000
26% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,040
11% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership58.3%
Owner-Occupied58.3%
Renter-Occupied41.7%
Housing Units2,724

Property Tax

Climate in Titahi Bay

Titahi Bay has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Feb (17.4°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 990 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.2°C / 63°F 13.2° / 21.2° 55.3
Feb 17.4°C / 63°F 13.4° / 21.4° 78.3
Mar 15.8°C / 60°F 11.4° / 20.3° 63.2
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 9.4° / 17.7° 83.5
May 12°C / 54°F 8.1° / 15.8° 93.4
Jun 10°C / 50°F 6.2° / 13.7° 100.1
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 4.7° / 12.8° 90.4
Aug 9.5°C / 49°F 5.7° / 13.3° 88.1
Sep 11°C / 52°F 7.4° / 14.6° 93.8
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16° 85.0
Nov 13.8°C / 57°F 10.2° / 17.4° 69.9
Dec 16°C / 61°F 12.5° / 19.6° 88.9
Titahi Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 50°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 70.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area239.9 sq mi (621.2 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates-41.1000°N, 174.8333°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.1"
85% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.71"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,285 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 79 km
Aug 16, 2013 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 91 km
May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 137 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 136 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 96 km
May 27, 1992 21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.0 109 km
Jul 20, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 71 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 79 km
Aug 16, 2013 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 97 km
Mar 22, 1995 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.8 69 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 66 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 96 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 44 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 81 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 95 km
Oct 6, 1990 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand M5.5 69 km
Jul 18, 2013 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 61 km
Jan 5, 2017 36 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 104 km
Aug 16, 2013 25 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 90 km
Mar 13, 2005 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m 22 km
2013 WELLINGTON Earthquake 0.1 m 91 km
2013 COOK STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m 79 km
1855 WHARANUI Earthquake 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest
February 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in
June 48°F (9°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 50°F (10°C) 5.5 in
August 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in Coldest
September 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
December 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in

Titahi Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in August to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Titahi Bay

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Titahi Bay North School
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Radio Stations near Titahi Bay

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ZM Wellington (new) AAC+ 64 kbps
95bFM - FLAC university radio, university of auckland OGG 64 kbps
Coast Access Radio MP3 community radio MP3 134 kbps
95bFM - 256Kbps MP3 university radio, university of auckland MP3 256 kbps
Radioactive.FM 88.6 alternative, indie MP3 320 kbps
RNZ National MP3 64 kbps
jakemusic random MP3
The Cheese gen-x, music MP3 128 kbps
Wellington Access Radio community, culture MP3 134 kbps
KIX FM classic rock MP3 128 kbps
95bFM - 64kbps AAC+ university radio, university of auckland AAC+ 64 kbps
TLC Radio Northland MP3
Heads FM Mangawhai 106.4 community, rock MP3 128 kbps
Mushroom FM MP3 128 kbps
Mouthfull Radio MP3 192 kbps
World FM Tawa 88.2 current affairs, kiwi AAC+ 32 kbps
Paekakariki 88.2FM community, eclectic AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Titahi Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bolton St Cemetery Chapel
Bolton St Cemetery Chapel
Cable Car Museum
Cable Car Museum
Cricket Museum
Cricket Museum
Golder's Cottage
Holocaust Centre of New Zealand
Holocaust Centre of New Zealand
Kapiti Aviation Museum
Kapiti Coast Museum
Katherine Mansfield House and Garden
Katherine Mansfield House and Garden
Munitions Laboratory and Muesum / Public Toilets
Museum of New Zealand
Museum of New Zealand
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Archives
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Archives
Nairn Street Colonial Cottage
Nairn Street Colonial Cottage
New Zealand Police Museum
New Zealand Portrait Gallery
New Zealand Portrait Gallery
Paekakariki Station and Museum
Pātaka Art + Museum
Petone Settlers Museum
Porirua Hospital Museum
Reserve Bank Museum
Reserve Bank Museum
Silver Stream Railway Museum
Southward Car Museum
Space Place
Space Place
Te Māori Waiwhetu Cultural Centre and Museum
The Dowse Art Museum
Victoria University Classics Museum
Victoria University Classics Museum
Wellington Museum
Wellington Museum
Wellington Tramway Museum

Libraries in Titahi Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alexander Turnbull Library0.0
Alexander Turnbull Library0.0
Brooklyn Library0.0
Brooklyn Library0.0
Cummings Park (Ngaio) Library0.0
Eastbourne Community Library0.0
He Matapihi Molesworth Library0.0
He Matapihi Molesworth Library0.0
Island Bay Library0.0
Island Bay Library0.0
Johnsonville Library0.0
Johnsonville Library0.0
Karori Library0.0
Khandallah Library0.0
Khandallah Library0.0
Library0.0
Lower Hutt War Memorial Library0.0
Massey University Library0.0
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library0.0
Miramar Library0.0
Miramar Library0.0
Moera Library0.0
Naenae Kitty Mildenhall Community Library0.0
National Library of New Zealand0.0
Newtown Library0.0
Paekākāriki Library0.0
Paraparaumu Library0.0
Parliamentary Library0.0
Petone Community Library0.0
Pinehaven Library0.0
Porirua Library0.0
Pukerua Bay Library0.0
Pukerua Bay Library Building0.0
Ramsey House Library0.0
Ramsey House Library0.0
Ruth Gotlieb Library0.0
Ruth Gotlieb Library0.0
Stokes Valley Library0.0
Te Awe Library0.0
Te Awe Library0.0
Te Mataphi ki te ao nui / Central Library0.0
Titahi Bay Library0.0
Upper Hutt City Library0.0
VUW - Central Library0.0
VUW - Central Library0.0
VUW Law Library0.0
VUW Law Library0.0
Wadestown Library0.0
Waikanae Library0.0
Wainuiomata Library0.0
Whitby Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Titahi Bay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Harbourside Market
Harbourside Market
Newtown Fruit & Vegetables Market
Newtown Fruit & Vegetables Market
Riverbank Market
Waitangirua Market

Cafes in Titahi Bay

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aloha Friday Cafe and Gallery

Breweries in Titahi Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boneface Brewing Co
Duncan's Brewing Company
Garage Project Wild Workshop
Garage Project Wild Workshop
Kereru Brewing Company, Limited
Mean Doses
Mean Doses
Panhead Brewery
Parrotdog Brewery
Parrotdog Brewery
Te Aro Brewing Company
The Malthouse
The Malthouse
Tuatara Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Titahi Bay

TeamLeagueDivision
Basin Reserve
Hnry Stadium
National Hockey Stadium
Renouf Tennis Centre

Airports Near Titahi Bay

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wellington International AirportWLGLarge Airport
Paraparaumu AirportPPQMedium Airport
Cape Campbell airstripSmall Airport
Foxpine AerodromeSmall Airport
Martinborough AirportSmall Airport
Otaki AirportSmall Airport
Papawai AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Titahi Bay

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ABI Rehabilitation Specialists
Capital Care Health Centre
Dilworth Hearing
Hand Rehab
Hikitia Te Wairua
Karori Village Health Centre
Peninsula Medical Centre
Rangipapa Forensic Psychiatry Inpatient Unit
Snip Vasectomy
Student Health
The Sports and Pain Clinic
Wellington Sexual Health Service

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 Titahi Bay

What is the population of Titahi Bay?

Titahi Bay has a population of 6,810 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 239.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Titahi Bay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,740, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,000 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Titahi Bay?

Titahi Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.1 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Titahi Bay?

The unemployment rate in Titahi Bay is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $495. There are 627 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Titahi Bay?

The median home value in Titahi Bay is $208,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,040. The homeownership rate is 58.3%.

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