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Matakana Island

NZDep 10
Pop 306Median age 39Western Bay of Plenty District

Matakana Island is a small community in Bay of Plenty with a population of 306 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $23K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Asian.

Livability indicators for Matakana Island: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 499.

In 2026, Matakana Island recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 499▼ Below Average
DeprivationDecile 10▼ High
Development+0%● Steady
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population306
Median Age39
Household Size—
Personal Income$23K/yr
Household Income—
ETHNICITY
Māori76.6%
European19.4%
Asian2.4%
Pacific Peoples1.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing57
Education and Training15
Construction9
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI499
Total Students29
State1
Te Kura o Te Moutere O MatakanaComposite · State · EQI 499 · 29 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1171
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
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RANKINGSCOMPARE
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023