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Whangarei Heads, New Zealand

Northland · New Zealand

Whangarei Heads is a small town in Northland, New Zealand with a population of 960. Elevation: 420 ft (128 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
960 Population 157/sq mi density
420 ft Elevation 128 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
76.3 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$48,800 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 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
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$239,200 home value, $1,196/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population960
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density157/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

B+
Home Value$239,200
Rent$1,196
Ownership64.5%
Housing Units384

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain76.3 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Population960
Population Density157 / sq mi
Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Coordinates-35.8167°, 174.5000°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceNorthland
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation76.3 inches (1,937 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$48,800
Median Age37.2 years

About Whangarei Heads

Whangarei Heads is a small town in New Zealand (Northland) with a population of 960. The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet (128 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Whangarei Heads has a population of 960 with a density of 157 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

960
Total Population
157
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below New Zealand avg
6.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Whangarei Heads vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Whangarei Heads 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 88 business establishments.

Income: Whangarei Heads vs New Zealand

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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)88

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Whangarei Heads is $239,200, 15% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,196 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 64.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 384 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$239,200
15% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,196
3% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.5%
Owner-Occupied64.5%
Renter-Occupied35.5%
Housing Units384

Property Tax

Whangarei Heads enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 52°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 76.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
Population Density157/sq mi
Coordinates-35.8167°N, 174.5000°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.3"
101% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

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 94 km
Jun 20, 2011 116 km NE of Ngunguru, New Zealand M4.5 135 km
Mar 13, 2007 26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand M4.0 113 km
Feb 21, 2007 31 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M3.8 94 km
Jul 1, 2011 5 km NNW of Tamaki, New Zealand M2.9 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whangarei (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 22 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 79 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
February 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Driest
March 65°F (19°C) 4.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 5.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 7.1 in Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 6.4 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 6.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in

Whangarei Heads has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Whangarei Heads

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
One Tree Point School — — — —
Parua Bay School — — — —
Whangarei Heads School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Whangarei Heads

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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 Heads

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Claphams Clock Museum
Medical Museum
Old Library Arts Centre
Waipu Museum
Whangarei Museum

Libraries in Whangarei Heads

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

Restaurants in Whangarei Heads

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Deck
Waterline Restaurant and Bar

Clinics in Whangarei Heads

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parua Bay Medical Centre

Gas Stations in Whangarei Heads

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex Marsden Point Diesel Stop
G.A.S.
GAS
GAS

Golf Courses in Whangarei Heads

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Pointe Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Whangarei Heads

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Whangarei Heads

21 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
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
Waiaruhe Airstrip—Small Airport
Waitotehoanga Airstrip—Small Airport
Waro Airstrip—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Whangarei Heads

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lifepoint Baptist Church

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Shipwrecks
2
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Whangarei Heads

What is the population of Whangarei Heads?

Whangarei Heads has a population of 960 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 157 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.2 years.

Is Whangarei Heads expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,800, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $239,200 (15% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,196 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Whangarei Heads?

Whangarei Heads 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 52°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 76.3 inches.

How is the job market in Whangarei Heads?

The unemployment rate in Whangarei Heads 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 88 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Whangarei Heads?

The median home value in Whangarei Heads is $239,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,196. The homeownership rate is 64.5%.

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