Pongakawa is a small suburb in Bay of Plenty with a population of 3,261 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $42K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Pongakawa is $600 (600 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 74% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Pongakawa: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 4 schools with avg EQI 484.
In 2026, Pongakawa recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.
Pongakawa is a small suburb in Bay of Plenty with a population of 3,261 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $42K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Median weekly rent in Pongakawa is $600 (600 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 74% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Pongakawa: NZDep decile 6 (moderate deprivation); 4 schools with avg EQI 484.
In 2026, Pongakawa recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.