Katikati South

NZDep 8
Pop 2,877Median age 46Western Bay of Plenty District

Katikati South is a small suburb in Bay of Plenty with a population of 2,877 and a median age of 46. Median personal income is $29K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Katikati South: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 465.

In 2026, Katikati South recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 95% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 465 Average
DeprivationDecile 8 High
Development-95% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,877
Median Age46
Household Size
Personal Income$29K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European62.1%
Māori19.1%
Asian13.0%
Pacific Peoples5.5%
MELAA0.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing159
Retail Trade126
Health Care and Social Assistance126
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI465
Total Students846
State1
Katikati CollegeSecondary (Year 7-15) · State · EQI 465 · 846 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile8/10
NZDep Score1055
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-95%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023