Mangakakahi West

NZDep 10
Pop 2,163Median age 31Rotorua District

Mangakakahi West is a small suburb in Bay of Plenty with a population of 2,163 and a median age of 31. Median personal income is $38K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Mangakakahi West is $580 (580 houses, 485 units). This represents approximately 79% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Mangakakahi West: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 444.

In 2026, Mangakakahi West recorded 3 building approvals (0 houses, 3 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability79% Stretched
School QualityEQI 444 Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$580
House Rent /wk$580
Unit Rent /wk$485
Rent-to-Income78.7%
Lodgements36
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,163
Median Age31
Household Size
Personal Income$38K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Māori43.3%
European40.7%
Pacific Peoples9.0%
Asian6.7%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing123
Health Care and Social Assistance108
Construction102
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI444
Total Students94
State : Integrated1
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)Contributing · State : Integrated · EQI 444 · 94 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1125
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)3
  Units3
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023