New Zealand

Tauranga

#5 Top 5 cities

Tauranga is strong for calmer coastal living, retirees, and couples who want warmer conditions than in the south of the country.

Country overview

Population

161 000

Year-round temperatures

Day: 14°C až 25°C

Night: 5°C až 16°C

Climate

Mild sunny coastal climate with a warmer summer and a gentle winter.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 3/10
Food cost 3/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

8/10

Tauranga: The city is generally safe, with property crime, vehicle theft, road risks, and occasional nightlife incidents the main concerns.

Natural disaster resilience

3/10

Tauranga: Tsunami, earthquakes, liquefaction, landslides, flooding, coastal erosion, and volcanic ash create significant combined exposure.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇿🇦South Africans
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇨🇳Chinese

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Quality services

Cons

  • −Higher living costs
  • −Smaller job market
  • −Less dynamic environment