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Whangarei, New Zealand

Northland · New Zealand

Whangarei is a mid-size city in Northland, New Zealand with a population of 50,900. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
50,900 Population 2,310/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
70.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$18,240 Median Income
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$18,240 median income, 8.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$182,000 home value, $910/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population50,900
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density2,310/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$18,240
Per Capita$18,240
Unemployment8.0%

Housing

F
Home Value$182,000
Rent$910
Ownership52.3%
Housing Units20,360

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain70.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population50,900
Population Density2,310 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-35.7317°, 174.3239°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceNorthland
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation70.5 inches (1,791 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,240
Median Age49.3 years

About Whangarei

Whangarei is a mid-size city in New Zealand (Northland) with a population of 50,900. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Whangarei has a population of 50,900 with a density of 2,310 people per square mile, spread across 22.0 square miles. The median age is 49.3 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

50,900
Total Population
2,310
People / sq mi
49.3yrs
Median Age
27% above New Zealand avg
22.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Whangarei vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Whangarei is $18,240, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,240 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $351, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 4,683 business establishments.

Income: Whangarei vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$18,240
76% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$18,240
Avg Weekly Wage$351

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)4,683

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Whangarei is $182,000, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $910 (22% below the national average of $1,163). 52.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 20,360 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$182,000
35% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$910
22% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership52.3%
Owner-Occupied52.3%
Renter-Occupied47.7%
Housing Units20,360

Property Tax

Climate in Whangarei

Whangarei has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Feb (21°C), the coldest is Aug (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1355 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.7°C / 69°F 15.2° / 26.9° 92.3
Feb 21°C / 70°F 15.4° / 27.1° 91.7
Mar 19.4°C / 67°F 13.9° / 25.1° 75.0
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 12.4° / 23.6° 110.8
May 15.8°C / 60°F 10.4° / 20.9° 133.2
Jun 14.1°C / 57°F 9.1° / 18.8° 152.0
Jul 13°C / 55°F 8.1° / 17.5° 177.4
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 7.5° / 17.5° 127.4
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 8.6° / 19.2° 104.6
Oct 15°C / 59°F 9° / 21° 112.5
Nov 17.1°C / 63°F 11.4° / 23.4° 94.9
Dec 19.3°C / 67°F 13.5° / 25.3° 83.1
Whangarei enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 70.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above New Zealand avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area22.0 sq mi (57.1 km²)
Population Density2,310/sq mi
Coordinates-35.7317°N, 174.3239°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.5"
86% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 1, 2011.

Feb 21, 2007 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M4.5 111 km
Jun 20, 2011 116 km NE of Ngunguru, New Zealand M4.5 136 km
Mar 13, 2007 26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand M4.0 131 km
Feb 21, 2007 31 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M3.8 111 km
Jul 1, 2011 5 km NNW of Tamaki, New Zealand M2.9 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whangarei (5 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 5 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 61 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
June 53°F (11°C) 6.7 in Wettest
July 55°F (13°C) 6.5 in
August 52°F (11°C) 6.4 in Coldest
September 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in

Whangarei has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in August to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (3.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Whangarei

Institution Type Founded Website
NorthTec Raumanga Campus College — —
People Potential Kensington Campus College — Visit →
Regent Training Centre College — —
University of Auckland Te Tai Tokerau Campus University — —

Schools in Whangarei

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Whangarei Girls' High School — — — —
Whangarei Boys' High School — — — —
Whangarei Primary School — — — —
Whangarei Intermediate School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Whangarei

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Big River FM community, music MP3 128 kbps
Beagle 88.1 alternative, funk MP3 320 kbps
The Wireless (Today's Best Country) country MP3
The Generator classic rock, hard rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Whangarei

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Claphams Clock Museum
Medical Museum
Old Library Arts Centre
Packard & Pioneer Museum
Whangarei Museum

Libraries in Whangarei

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kamo Library0.0
Ngunguru Library0.0
Public Library0.0
The Ruakaka Hub Library and Service Centre0.0
Tikipunga Library0.0
Whangarei Library0.0

Hotels in Whangarei

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Discovery Settlers Hotel
Grand Hotel
Kingsgate Hotel
Motel Six

Restaurants in Whangarei

27 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amici
Brauhaus Frings
Ezumi
GOPALS - Hare Krishna Food for life
Grand Thai restaurant
Hannsang Korean Restaurant
Indian Aroma
Kahvi
Killer Prawn and Killer Pizza
Nan Hot Pot
No. 8 Restaurant & Bar
Oliver's
Omoide Memories
Pimarn Thai
Pizza Hut
Sabai Thai
Shiraz Indian Restaurant
Shotgun Betty's
Split
Stakeout Bar and Grill
Sun Wah Restaurant
Tai Tong restaurant and Garden Bar
Thai Chef's Kitchen
The Quay
Tumeric
Turkish Delight
Wildside

Cafes in Whangarei

28 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bob Cafe
Body Fuel
Bright Cafe
Cabbage Tree
Caffeine
Chill
Deluca
Dragonfruit Cafe
Dragonfruit Cafe
Esquires Coffee
Essence Cafe
Fat Camel
Fresh
Grind Cafe
Handsome Frog Cafe
Kafé
La Familia Cafe
Mokaba Cafe
Nectar
Quail Cafe
Rascals Cafe
Riverside Cafe
Sabio Coffee
Serenity Cafe
Suncourt Sushi
The Bakehouse Cafe
The Green Bean
Turkish Delight

Cinemas in Whangarei

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Event
Event

Theatres in Whangarei

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Octagon Theatre

Clinics in Whangarei

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cancer Society Northland
Rathbone Clinic
Skin Clinic
Te Aroha Noa Medical Centre

Dentists in Whangarei

5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Laser Centre
Lumino The Dentists
Purely Dental
Smile Care Dental
Team Dental

Bus Stations in Whangarei

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dent Street Bus Station

Gas Stations in Whangarei

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Caltex
Caltex
Mobil
U-GO
Z Truck Stop

Banks in Whangarei

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
ANZ
ASB
Bank of New Zealand
Rabobank
The Cooperative Bank
Westpac

Stadiums & Teams in Whangarei

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Whangarei

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kerikeri AirportKKEMedium Airport
Whangarei AirportWREMedium Airport
Dargaville AerodromeDGRSmall Airport
Kaikohe AirportKKOSmall Airport
Kaipara Flats Airport—Small Airport
Koheroa Airstrip—Small Airport
Maromaku West Airstrip—Small Airport
Maungaparenua Airstrip—Small Airport
Omaha Flats Airport—Small Airport
Omapere Airstrip—Small Airport
Pouerua Airstrip—Small Airport
Rangiahua Airstrip—Small Airport
Remuera Settlement Airstrip—Small Airport
Ruapekapeka Airstrip—Small Airport
Ruawai Aerodrome—Small Airport
Springhill Airport—Small Airport
Tahere Airstrip—Small Airport
Te Kene Airstrip—Small Airport
Toots Airstrip—Small Airport
Umawera Airstrip—Small Airport
Waiaruhe Airstrip—Small Airport
Waihou Valley Airstrip—Small Airport
Waimaho Airstrip—Small Airport
Waitotehoanga Airstrip—Small Airport
Waro Airstrip—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Whangarei

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Parish Hall
Church Unlimited / Crossroads Community Church
Elim Christian North Centre
Kamo Joint Use (Kamo/Hikurangi Anglican Church)
Saint Andrews Church
Whangarei Anglican Church
Whangarei Central Baptist Church
Whangarei Masjid (Northland Muslim Charitable Trust)
Whangarei Masonic Centre
Whangarei Seventh-day Adventist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

Things to See Near Whangarei

19 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (2)
  • • Motukiore Pā
  • • Pukeatua Pā
🕳️ Caves (3)
  • • Ivy Cave
  • • Middle Cave
  • • Organ Cave
🖼️ Galleries (4)
  • • Gallery (For Lease)
  • • MD Gallery
  • • Wairau Māori Art Gallery
  • • Whangārei Art Museum
⛰️ Peaks (9)
  • • Hurupaki
  • • Mirowhakatiki
  • • Mount Parihaka
  • • Ohuatahi
  • • Pakauhokio
  • + 4 more
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Mt Parihaka Lookout

🇳🇿 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 Whangarei

What is the population of Whangarei?

Whangarei has a population of 50,900 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 2,310 people per square mile, spread across 22.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Whangarei expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,240, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $182,000 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $910 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Whangarei?

Whangarei enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.5 inches.

How is the job market in Whangarei?

The job market in Whangarei faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $351. There are 4,683 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Whangarei?

The median home value in Whangarei is $182,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $910. The homeownership rate is 52.3%.

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