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Ruakaka
City in Northland, New Zealand
Overview
Ruakaka is a relaxed coastal township in Northland, New Zealand, set along beautiful white-sand beaches and near the mouth of the Ruakaka River. It is a laid-back base for beach holidays, local community living, and access to regional industry and nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Northland
Population
2,830
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-35.91°, 174.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
86
Traffic Safety
81
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,035
Local Cost
$1,340
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
16.3°C
Summer Avg
19.9°C
Winter Avg
12.8°C
Record High
29.4°C
Record Low
4.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
917 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
WRE
Distance
17 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.
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