Pahoia East

NZDep 4
Pop 1,947Median age 47Western Bay of Plenty District

Pahoia East is a small community in Bay of Plenty with a population of 1,947 and a median age of 47. Median personal income is $42K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Pahoia East: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 423.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 423 Average
DeprivationDecile 4 Moderate
Development-50% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,947
Median Age47
Household Size
Personal Income$42K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European83.2%
Māori12.8%
Pacific Peoples2.0%
Asian1.3%
MELAA0.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction153
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing132
Professional, Scientific and Technical126
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI423
Total Students79
State1
Whakamarama SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 423 · 79 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile4/10
NZDep Score951
Moderate deprivation — typical of many NZ suburbs.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-50%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023