Kawakawa Bay-Orere is a small suburb in Auckland with a population of 2,001 and a median age of 49. Median personal income is $43K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples. Auckland population estimates moved +2.5% in the year ended June 2024, after averaging +1.2% a year from 2018 to 2023, which should be read as a broader regional movement backdrop rather than suburb-level migration precision. The resident employment base moved from 1,116 in 2018 to 1,128 in 2023 (+1.1%), which should be read as a census-to-census employment backdrop rather than a live jobs series. Te Waihanga's December 2025 Pipeline snapshot tracked over 12,000 NZ infrastructure initiatives, with more than 2,700 under construction and transport taking 52% of projected 2026 pipeline spend, which should be read as a broader national delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project list.
Livability indicators for Kawakawa Bay-Orere: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 473.
In 2026, Kawakawa Bay-Orere recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), down 90.5% year-on-year.