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Whakatu, New Zealand

Hawke's Bay Region · New Zealand

Whakatu is a small town in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand with a population of 639. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
639 Population 3/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
53.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$48,800 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$218,400 home value, $1,092/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population639
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,800
Per Capita$49,076
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$218,400
Rent$1,092
Ownership64.5%
Housing Units256

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population639
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-39.6000°, 176.8833°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceHawke's Bay Region
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation53.8 inches (1,367 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$48,800
Median Age37.2 years

About Whakatu

Whakatu is a small town in New Zealand (Hawke's Bay Region) with a population of 639. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Whakatu has a population of 639 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 245.2 square miles. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

639
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below New Zealand avg
245.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Whakatu vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Whakatu is $48,800, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,076 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $944, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 59 business establishments.

Income: Whakatu vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,800
35% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$49,076
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
41% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)59

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Whakatu is $218,400, 23% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,092 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 64.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 256 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$218,400
23% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,092
6% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.5%
Owner-Occupied64.5%
Renter-Occupied35.5%
Housing Units256

Property Tax

Whakatu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area245.2 sq mi (635.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-39.6000°N, 176.8833°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

872 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 104 km
Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 133 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 107 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 148 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 137 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 149 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 33 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 144 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 123 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 142 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 26 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 93 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 79 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 88 km
Feb 18, 2003 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 94 km
Jul 8, 2006 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand M5.3 47 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 63 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 110 km
Jul 4, 2011 68 km E of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 133 km
Apr 25, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.3 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 N. NEW ZEALAND Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 261 76 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 122 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m — 121 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m — 122 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake — — 117 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown — — 122 km
1831 POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake — — 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taupo (115 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 115 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 118 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 118 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 140 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 148 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
February 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Warmest
March 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Wettest
July 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
August 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in Driest
December 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in

Whakatu has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and November the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Whakatu

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mangateretere School — — — —
Pakowhai School — — — —
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Wānanga Whare Tāpere o Takitimu — — — —
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Radio Stations near Whakatu

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Control 99.4FM kiwi, maori culture AAC 160 kbps

Museums in Whakatu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Faraday Museum of Technology
Gypsy Rose Tea Museum
MTG
Old Customs House

Libraries in Whakatu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Flaxmere Library0.0
Hastings District Library0.0
Haumoana Public Library0.0
Havelock North Library and Community Centre0.0
Napier Library0.0
Taradale Library0.0

Restaurants in Whakatu

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

No.5 Café

Gas Stations in Whakatu

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Farmlands Fuelstop Whakatu
G.A.S.

Golf Courses in Whakatu

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golflands

Breweries in Whakatu

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brave Brewing Co.
Zeelandt Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Whakatu

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Whakatu

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawke's Bay AirportNPEMedium Airport
Wairoa AirportWIRMedium Airport
Hastings Aerodrome—Small Airport
Kowhai Aerodrome—Small Airport
Pōrangahau Aerodrome—Small Airport
Rangitaiki Airfield—Small Airport
Waipukurau Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Whakatu

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kahukura
Proactive Taradale

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 Whakatu

What is the population of Whakatu?

Whakatu has a population of 639 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 245.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.2 years.

Is Whakatu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $218,400 (23% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,092 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Whakatu?

Whakatu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.8 inches.

How is the job market in Whakatu?

The unemployment rate in Whakatu is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $944. There are 59 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Whakatu?

The median home value in Whakatu is $218,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,092. The homeownership rate is 64.5%.

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