The table below provides a snapshot of Taranaki in comparison with other areas in New Zealand.
As can be seen, Taranaki offers all the benefits of large city living in an environment full of arts and culture, great restaurants and cafes, a wealth of outdoor living options, plentiful housing at an affordable price and minimum commute times giving you more time in your day.
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Auckland |
Canterbury |
Otago |
Taranaki |
Wellington |
| Economic Wealth |
|
| Median Hourly Earnings3 |
$19.90 |
$18.20 |
$17.80 |
$18.00 |
$20.14 |
| Average Weekly Income1 |
$786 |
$729 |
$729 |
$750 |
$806 |
| Unemployment Rate4 |
6.9% |
5.3% |
4.8% |
4.2% |
5.8% |
| Regional Activity - Year-On-Year Growth2 |
-0.5% |
-1.8% |
-0.9% |
-2.5% |
-1.1% |
| Housing |
|
| Average House Price7 |
$546,062 |
$374,117 (Christchurch) |
$228,897 |
$341,365 |
$458,260 |
Median Weekly Rental7
(3 Bedroom House) |
$390 |
$332 |
$299 |
$339New Plymouth
$244Hawera
$215 Stratford |
$436 |
| Safety |
|
| Burglaries per 10,000 people6 |
212.7 |
129.7 |
82(Southern which includes Otago) |
142.9(central region which includes Taranaki) |
103.3 |
| Violent crimes per 10,000 people6 |
133.4 |
100.8 |
145.1 |
148 |
147.9 |
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1NZ Income Survey: June 2009 Quarter (Statistics NZ)
2National Bank Regional Trends May 2006
3 Ministry of Social Development - The Social Report 2009
4 New Zealand Department of Labour (www.dol.govt.nz)
5Census 2006
6NZ Police Calendar 2009
7Tenancy Services Department Building and Housing
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