Maketū

Pop 1,311Median age 42Western Bay of Plenty District

Maketū is a small community in Bay of Plenty with a population of 1,311 and a median age of 42. Median personal income is $37K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Maketū is $570 (570 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 81% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Maketū: 1 school with avg EQI 538.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability81% Stretched
School QualityEQI 538 Below Average
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$570
House Rent /wk$570
Rent-to-Income80.8%
Lodgements12
1/10/2020
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,311
Median Age42
Household Size
Personal Income$37K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Māori53.8%
European39.7%
Pacific Peoples4.9%
Asian1.4%
MELAA0.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing96
Administrative and Support72
Construction69
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI538
Total Students45
State1
Maketu SchoolContributing · State · EQI 538 · 45 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023