Cape Runaway

NZDep 10
Pop 1,881Median age 44Ōpōtiki District

Cape Runaway is a small community in Bay of Plenty with a population of 1,881 and a median age of 44. Median personal income is $26K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Cape Runaway: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 4 schools with avg EQI 532.

In 2026, Cape Runaway recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 532 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,881
Median Age44
Household Size
Personal Income$26K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Māori70.9%
European24.0%
Pacific Peoples4.4%
Asian0.5%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing168
Education and Training120
Administrative and Support90
SCHOOLS (4)
Avg EQI532
Total Students336
State4
Te Kura o Te Whānau-a-ApanuiComposite · State · EQI 542 · 193 students
Te Kura Mana Māori o WhangaparaoaComposite · State · EQI 519 · 86 students
Te Kura o TōrereFull Primary · State · EQI 543 · 31 students
Te Kura Mana Māori o MaraenuiFull Primary · State · EQI 523 · 26 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1221
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023