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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.
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
Shipwrecks Near Whangarei Heads, New Zealand
2 documented shipwrecks found near Whangarei Heads, New Zealand.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HMNZS Puriri | — | A coastal cargo boat that was converted into a minesweeper, and hit a mine off Bream Head 25 days after being commissioned. |
| RMS Niagara | — | An ocean liner that struck a mine and sank off Bream Head while carrying a secret consignment of gold from the Bank of England. |