Whitianga, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.8 /5.0

D Poor

6,230 Population 5/sq mi density

26 ft Elevation 8 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

1.8 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$20,760 median income, 5.2% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$234,000 home value, $1,170/mo rent

Whitianga, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$20,760

72% below

$20,760 per capita

Home Value

$234,000

17% below

Median Rent

$1,170/mo

1% above

Unemployment

5.2%

44% above

Avg Temperature

58°F

211 sunny days/yr

Is Whitianga a Good Place to Live?

1.8 / 5.0 — Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whitianga residents earn a median household income of $20,760 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,760. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 573 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whitianga is $234,000 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,170/month.

Climate & Weather

Whitianga has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,230

Median Age54.2 yrs

Density5/mi²

Foreign Born19.7%

Economy

C+

Median Income$20,760

Per Capita$20,760

Unemployment5.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$399

Housing

Home Value$234,000

Rent$1,170

Ownership83.3%

Housing Units2,492

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days211/yr

Rain68.7 in/yr

Elevation26 ft

Did You Know?

19.7% of residents are foreign-born.