Murupara

NZDep 10
Pop 1,884Median age 32Whakatane District

Murupara is a small community in Bay of Plenty with a population of 1,884 and a median age of 32. Median personal income is $28K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Murupara is $360 (360 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 68% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Murupara: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 556.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability68% Stretched
School QualityEQI 556 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$360
House Rent /wk$360
Rent-to-Income67.6%
Lodgements12
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,884
Median Age32
Household Size
Personal Income$28K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Māori74.9%
European20.8%
Pacific Peoples3.5%
Asian0.7%
MELAA0.1%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Education and Training105
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing90
Manufacturing81
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI556
Total Students262
State2
Murupara Area SchoolComposite · State · EQI 560 · 178 students
TKK Motuhake o TawhiuauComposite · State · EQI 552 · 84 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1292
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023