Living in Whangarei
Whangarei is a large place in Northland, New Zealand, home to 50,900 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 8%, #28 of 350), climate-conscious movers (top 10%, #37 of 410), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 30%, #159 of 546).
Residents50,900
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport148 km (Auckland International)
Nearest city of 100k+125 km
Within 30 km86,600 people
Sea coast3 km
Climate typeOceanic (Cfb)
Terrain around itabout 110 m, height range 140 m
Main railway line1.7 km
Distance to Wellington620 km
Within 10 km76,770 people
LandscapeNew Zealand, Polynesia
Winter daylight14 h 35 min, sunset 8:39
See Whangarei on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Whangarei
- 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 35 min and sets around 8:39; in late June it sets around 7:16.
How Whangarei 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 Northland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #213 of 423 | #1 of 11 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #206 of 295 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Low-income family | 55 | #172 of 241 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #129 of 167 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #128 of 337 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #162 of 337 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #28 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 | 64 | #128 of 195 | #1 of 6 | 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 | 27 | #200 of 241 | #1 of 4 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 49 | #230 of 410 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 16 | #155 of 195 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 52 | #234 of 337 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 57 | #263 of 578 | #24 of 29 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 41 | #308 of 546 | #1 of 27 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 55 | #159 of 546 | #4 of 27 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 54 | #189 of 578 | #20 of 29 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #123 of 546 | #1 of 27 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 42 | #289 of 630 | #1 of 34 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 74 | #37 of 410 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #196 of 395 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Business owner | 6 | #308 of 410 | #1 of 12 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Raumanga 2 km
- Tikipunga 5 km
- Onerahi 5 km
- Dargaville 46 km
- Kerikeri 66 km
- Warkworth 80 km
- Orewa 100 km
- Dairy Flat 108 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.