Matatā-Otakiri

Pop 1,746Median age 40Whakatane District

Matatā-Otakiri is a small community in Bay of Plenty with a population of 1,746 and a median age of 40. Median personal income is $39K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Matatā-Otakiri is $425 (425 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 57% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Matatā-Otakiri: 2 schools with avg EQI 530.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability57% Stretched
School QualityEQI 530 Below Average
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$425
House Rent /wk$425
Rent-to-Income56.5%
Lodgements12
1/10/2021
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,746
Median Age40
Household Size
Personal Income$39K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European61.3%
Māori32.7%
Asian3.7%
Pacific Peoples1.7%
MELAA0.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing180
Manufacturing90
Education and Training87
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI530
Total Students126
State1
State : Integrated1
Matata SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 514 · 96 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata)Full Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 546 · 30 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023