Oponae

NZDep 10
Pop 360Median age 34Ōpōtiki District

Oponae is a small community in Bay of Plenty with a population of 360 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $27K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Oponae: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 533.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 533 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development+0% Steady
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population360
Median Age34
Household Size
Personal Income$27K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Māori56.5%
European39.5%
Pacific Peoples3.4%
Asian0.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing39
Education and Training33
Construction15
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI533
Total Students66
State1
Te Kura o WaiowekaFull Primary · State · EQI 533 · 66 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1240
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023