Pacific Lakes

NZDep 2
Pop 2,931Median age 52Tauranga City

Pacific Lakes is a small suburb in Bay of Plenty with a population of 2,931 and a median age of 52. Median personal income is $39K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Pacific Lakes: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)).

In 2026, Pacific Lakes recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 50% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development-50% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,931
Median Age52
Household Size
Personal Income$39K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European82.2%
Māori9.5%
Asian5.5%
Pacific Peoples2.0%
MELAA0.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance150
Professional, Scientific and Technical141
Construction135
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score915
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-50%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023