Living in Napier
Napier is a large place in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, home to 66,400 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 5%, #15 of 350), rural value seekers (top 29%, #164 of 578), retired couples (top 48%, #159 of 337).
Residents66,400
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport271 km (Wellington International)
Nearest city of 100k+210 km
Within 30 km219,100 people
Sea coast3 km
Climate typeOceanic (Cfb)
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 80 m
Nearest major riverNgaruroro, 7.9 km
Main railway line2.9 km
Distance to Wellington270 km
Within 10 km80,090 people
LandscapeNew Zealand, Polynesia
Winter daylight14 h 58 min, sunset 8:40
See Napier on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Napier
- The landscape belongs to New Zealand.
- The South Pacific Ocean is 3 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 14 h 58 min and sets around 8:40; in late June it sets around 6:55.
How Napier ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in New Zealand. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In New Zealand | In Hawke's Bay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 51 | #221 of 423 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Low-income household | 46 | #170 of 295 | #3 of 11 | Map |
| Low-income family | 55 | #179 of 241 | #2 of 9 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #136 of 167 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #159 of 337 | #2 of 11 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #192 of 337 | #2 of 11 | Map |
| Early retiree | 73 | #15 of 350 | #1 of 11 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 63 | #137 of 195 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 30 | #182 of 241 | #2 of 9 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 52 | #207 of 410 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 25 | #131 of 195 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 50 | #246 of 337 | #2 of 11 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 55 | #283 of 578 | #4 of 15 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 39 | #328 of 546 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 47 | #272 of 546 | #6 of 15 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 55 | #164 of 578 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #67 of 546 | #2 of 15 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 45 | #269 of 630 | #2 of 19 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 55 | #364 of 410 | #10 of 13 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #235 of 395 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Business owner | 15 | #264 of 410 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Onekawa 3 km
- Mahora 15 km
- Hastings 17 km
- Flaxmere 18 km
- Raureka 18 km
- Akina 18 km
- Havelock North 20 km
- Dannevirke 105 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.