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Tuakau, New Zealand
Waikato Region · New Zealand
Tuakau is a small city in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 6,180. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tuakau
Tuakau is a town in the Waikato region at the foot of the Bombay Hills, formerly part of the Franklin District until 2010, when it became part of Waikato District in the North Island of New Zealand. The town serves to support local farming, and is the residence of many employees of New Zealand Steel at Glenbrook.
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| Population | 6,180 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.2705°, 174.9438° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Waikato Region |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.2 inches (1,809 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,720 |
| Median Age | 33.6 years |
About Tuakau
Tuakau is a small city in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 6,180. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 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.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tuakau vs New Zealand Average
Income: Tuakau vs New Zealand
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,720 |
| 63% below New Zealand avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,720 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $533 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above New Zealand avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 569 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $260,000 |
| 8% below New Zealand avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,300 |
| 12% above New Zealand avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.3% |
| Housing Units | 2,472 |
Property Tax
Climate in Tuakau
Tuakau has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 1133 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 2,173.0 sq mi (5,628.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.2705°N, 174.9438°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Auckland Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 260 m (853 ft) | 1350 | 42 km |
| Mayor Island | Shield | 355 m (1,165 ft) | -5060 | 116 km |
| Maroa | Caldera(s) | 897 m (2,943 ft) | 180 | 162 km |
| Okataina | Lava dome(s) | 1,111 m (3,645 ft) | 1981 | 166 km |
| Reporoa | Caldera | 592 m (1,942 ft) | 1180 | 177 km |
| Whangarei | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 397 m (1,302 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Taupo | Caldera | 760 m (2,493 ft) | 260 | 196 km |
| Whakaari/White Island | Stratovolcano(es) | 294 m (965 ft) | 2019 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in |
Tuakau has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (3.6").
Schools in Tuakau
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuakau College | - | - | - | - |
| Tuakau Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Te Kohanga School | - | - | - | - |
| Onewhero Area School | - | - | - | - |
| Pukekawa School | - | - | - | - |
| Harrisville School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tuakau
51 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sound | classic rock | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Channel X | - | AAC 130 kbps | |
| The Hits | contemporary hits | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Mai FM | rnb | AAC 129 kbps | |
| RNZ National MP3 | features, national affairs | MP3 64 kbps | |
| George FM | - | AAC 131 kbps | |
| 新西兰中文广播电台 FM90.6 Radio Chinese | chinese, culture | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Easy 80s | 80s, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| iHeartCountry New Zealand | country, country music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| RNZ National AAC (128kbps) | features, national affairs | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio X (AQ) | mood | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Hauraki | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Vinyl Radio NZ | classic rock, hits | AAC+ 160 kbps | |
| Humm Radio | bollywood hits, indian radio | AAC 130 kbps | |
| JAZZ CAFE | easy listening, smooth jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sanctuary - AAC | christian, worship | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Spice (Auckland, New Zealand) | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sanctuary - MP3 | christian, worship | MP3 96 kbps | |
| RNZ Pacific MP3 | features, national affairs | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Sleep Radio | ambient, meditation | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RNZ Concert AAC (128kbps) | classical, classical music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| RNZ Concert MP3 | classical, classical music | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Tiri 2 | classic pop, classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| West FM Swing Radio | 1920s, 1930's | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Newstalk ZB | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Niu FM - AAC | culture, music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Gold Sport AM | classic rock, live sport | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| East FM | classic rock, eclectic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Retro Hit Radio | 80s, 90s | AAC+ 80 kbps | |
| 531pi - AAC | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio BurgerFuel | alt rock, alternative rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MAD FM Auckland 106.7 | commercial free, eclectic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ZFM Global | contemporary, internet station | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Positively Morrinsville 87.7FM | community, contemporary music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Samoa 1593am | community, culture | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SayHiFM | filipino radio in new zealand, filipino station | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Niu FM - MP3 | culture, music | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Raglan Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Hydra | classic hits, piha | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Wandering Sheep Radio - Jazz Cafe | christian, smooth jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Planet FM 104.6 - AAC | community radio, community | AAC 150 kbps | |
| RNZ Pacific AAC (64kbps) | features, national affairs | AAC 64 kbps | |
| 531pi - MP3 | music, news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Southern Cross Country | country | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Wandering Sheep Radio - Hope Alive | christian, praise | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Planet FM 104.6 - MP3 | community, community radio | MP3 134 kbps | |
| Sport Nation - AAC | sports, cricket | AAC 66 kbps | |
| Radiowave NZ | easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wandering Sheep Radio - Christian Smooth Jazz | christian, smooth jazz | MP3 | |
| Mountainside FM | charity, community | OGG 128 kbps | |
| UP FM 107.5 | dance | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Tuakau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Museum | ||||
| New Zealand Warbirds Association | ||||
| Papakura Museum | ||||
| Tuakau and Districts Museum | ||||
| Waiuku Museum |
Libraries in Tuakau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarks Beach Waiau Pa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drury Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| I-Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manurewa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manurewa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pukekohe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sir Edmund Hillary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Kauwhata Library and Council Office | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Matariki Clendon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Matariki Clendon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuakau Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vimutti Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waiuku Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Tuakau
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tuakau
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tuakau
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tuakau
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tuakau
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Tuakau
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Tuakau
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowplanet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tuakau
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland International Airport | AKL | Large Airport |
| Ardmore Airport | AMZ | Medium Airport |
| Hamilton International Airport | HLZ | Medium Airport |
| RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai | - | Medium Airport |
| Coromandel Airport | CMV | Small Airport |
| Drury Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kelly Field | - | Small Airport |
| Limestone Downs Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mercer1 PDZ Airport | - | Small Airport |
| North Shore Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Parakai Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Raglan Aerodrome | RAG | Small Airport |
| Te Aroha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Te Kowhai Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Thames Aerodrome | TMZ | Small Airport |
| Waiheke Island Aerodrome | WIK | Small Airport |
| Whitianga Airport | WTZ | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tuakau
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Shop |
Treatment Centers in Tuakau
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Awanui Labs | ||
| Conifer Grove Accupuncture and Therapies | ||
| Karaka Medical Specialists | ||
| Takanini Surgery |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tuakau
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Apostolic Church Movement | |
| Saint Andrew's Parish / Saint Andrew's Catholic Church | |
| Saint John Anglican | |
| Tuakau Methodist Presbyterian Parish | |
| Tuakau Vision Church / The Bridge Christian Centre |
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Public Holidays in New Zealand
23 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tuakau
What is the population of Tuakau?
Tuakau has a population of 6,180 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,173.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Tuakau expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,720, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $260,000 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,300 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Tuakau?
Tuakau 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 Tuakau?
Tuakau has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $533. There are 569 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Tuakau?
The median home value in Tuakau is $260,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,300. The homeownership rate is 65.7%.