Ngongotahā South

Pop 1,476Median age 42Rotorua District

Ngongotahā South is a small community in Bay of Plenty with a population of 1,476 and a median age of 42. Median personal income is $37K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Ngongotahā South is $535 (535 houses, 290 units). This represents approximately 76% of median weekly personal income.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability76% Stretched
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$535
House Rent /wk$535
Unit Rent /wk$290
Rent-to-Income75.6%
Lodgements21
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,476
Median Age42
Household Size
Personal Income$37K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European57.0%
Māori34.4%
Pacific Peoples4.8%
Asian3.2%
MELAA0.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance93
Manufacturing69
Education and Training69
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023