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Waiuku, New Zealand

Auckland · New Zealand

Waiuku is a small city in Auckland, New Zealand with a population of 9,860. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
9,860 Population 7/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
74.6 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$24,660 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$24,660 median income, 4.4% unemployment
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Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$247,000 home value, $1,235/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,860
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density7/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,660
Per Capita$24,660
Unemployment4.4%

Housing

F
Home Value$247,000
Rent$1,235
Ownership64.2%
Housing Units3,944

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain74.6 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population9,860
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates-37.2481°, 174.7349°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceAuckland
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation74.6 inches (1,894 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,660
Median Age36.1 years

About Waiuku

Waiuku is a small city in New Zealand (Auckland) with a population of 9,860. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.6 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Waiuku has a population of 9,860 with a density of 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,471.7 square miles. The median age is 36.1 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

9,860
Total Population
7
People / sq mi
36.1yrs
Median Age
7% below New Zealand avg
1,471.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Waiuku vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Waiuku is $24,660, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,660 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $474, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 907 business establishments.

Income: Waiuku vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,660
67% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$24,660
Avg Weekly Wage$474

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)907

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Waiuku is $247,000, 12% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,235 (6% above the national average of $1,163). 64.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,944 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$247,000
12% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,235
6% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.2%
Owner-Occupied64.2%
Renter-Occupied35.8%
Housing Units3,944

Property Tax

Climate in Waiuku

Waiuku 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.6°C / 67°F 15.4° / 23.7° 55.5
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 16.1° / 24.4° 61.1
Mar 18.8°C / 66°F 14.6° / 23° 82.5
Apr 16.8°C / 62°F 12.9° / 20.8° 81.6
May 14.9°C / 59°F 11.4° / 18.4° 129.0
Jun 12.7°C / 55°F 9.3° / 16.1° 122.7
Jul 12°C / 54°F 8.5° / 15.4° 129.0
Aug 12°C / 54°F 8.6° / 15.5° 118.7
Sep 13.3°C / 56°F 9.6° / 17° 114.1
Oct 14.6°C / 58°F 11.1° / 18° 84.8
Nov 16°C / 61°F 12.3° / 19.6° 68.0
Dec 18.1°C / 65°F 14.4° / 21.8° 86.0
Waiuku enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 74.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above New Zealand avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area1,471.7 sq mi (3,811.8 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-37.2481°N, 174.7349°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.6"
96% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

155 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 25, 2025.

Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 116 km
Jan 3, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.0 98 km
Jun 30, 1993 45 km ENE of Waihi Beach, New Zealand M4.9 150 km
Jul 11, 1993 34 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.9 149 km
Jul 11, 1990 29 km ENE of Whangamata, New Zealand M4.9 129 km
Feb 6, 2006 22 km WNW of Rotorua, New Zealand M4.9 144 km
Aug 5, 2011 5 km SSW of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.8 150 km
Jul 6, 2010 5 km W of Katikati, New Zealand M4.8 105 km
Jun 26, 2002 15 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.8 126 km
Mar 22, 2007 3 km ENE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.7 149 km
Oct 1, 1993 23 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.7 133 km
Apr 6, 2012 27 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.6 137 km
Aug 12, 2001 25 km SE of Matamata, New Zealand M4.6 135 km
Jul 17, 2012 14 km S of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.6 141 km
Oct 5, 2011 23 km NE of Tauranga, New Zealand M4.6 143 km
Sep 29, 1992 27 km WNW of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.6 126 km
Feb 2, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M4.6 97 km
May 10, 2022 26 km NNE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M4.5 139 km
Feb 21, 2007 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M4.5 81 km
Aug 28, 2010 18 km WSW of Maketu, New Zealand M4.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Auckland Volcanic Field (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 41 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 134 km
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 172 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 176 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 183 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
June 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 5.5 in Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in

Waiuku has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Waiuku

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Waiuku Primary School
View Road School
Waiuku College
Sandspit Road School
Otaua School
Waipipi School
Glenbrook School
Pukeoware School
Aka Aka Primary School
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Radio Stations near Waiuku

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 Waiuku

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Huakaiwaka Visitor Centre
Huia Settlers Museum
New Zealand Warbirds Association
Papakura Museum
Tuakau and Districts Museum
Waiuku Museum

Libraries in Waiuku

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Botanic Gardens Library0.0
Clarks Beach Waiau Pa Library0.0
Drury Community Library0.0
I-Hub0.0
Manurewa Library0.0
Manurewa Library0.0
Pukekohe Library0.0
Sir Edmund Hillary Library0.0
Te Matariki Clendon Library0.0
Te Matariki Clendon Library0.0
Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini0.0
Tuakau Library0.0
Waiuku Library0.0

Hotels in Waiuku

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Kentish Hotel

Restaurants in Waiuku

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agave Restaurant
Kinnaree Thai
Lucky Indian

Cafes in Waiuku

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burtons Cafe
Cafe Alba
Cafe Karma
Cafe Queen
LK Cafe
Mugs & Muffins

Theatres in Waiuku

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Backstage Theatre

Veterinaries in Waiuku

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Franklin Vets

Train Stations in Waiuku

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Victoria Avenue

Gas Stations in Waiuku

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
GAS
Gull
Z

Banks in Waiuku

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of New Zealand

Golf Courses in Waiuku

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Waiuku Golf Course

Ski Resorts Near Waiuku

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Snowplanet 0.0 $0

Airports Near Waiuku

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Auckland International AirportAKLLarge Airport
Ardmore AirportAMZMedium Airport
Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium Airport
RNZAF Base Auckland-WhenuapaiMedium Airport
Drury AirfieldSmall Airport
Kelly FieldSmall Airport
Limestone Downs AirportSmall Airport
Mercer1 PDZ AirportSmall Airport
North Shore AerodromeSmall Airport
Parakai AerodromeSmall Airport
Raglan AerodromeRAGSmall Airport
Te Kowhai AirfieldSmall Airport
Waiheke Island AerodromeWIKSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Waiuku

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Awanui Labs
Awanui Labs
Conifer Grove Accupuncture and Therapies
Karaka Medical Specialists
Takanini Surgery

Churches & Religious Organizations in Waiuku

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church of Saint Anthony
Cornerstone Christian Church
Holy Trinity Anglican
Kingdom Hall of Jehovas Witnesses
Otaua Combined Church
Saint Andrews Centre
Waiuku Baptist Church
Wesley Church

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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 Waiuku

What is the population of Waiuku?

Waiuku has a population of 9,860 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,471.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.1 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Waiuku expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,660, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $247,000 (12% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,235 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 10x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Waiuku?

Waiuku enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.6 inches.

How is the job market in Waiuku?

Waiuku has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $474. There are 907 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Waiuku?

The median home value in Waiuku is $247,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,235. The homeownership rate is 64.2%.

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