Rangiuru is a small suburb in Bay of Plenty with a population of 2,832 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $40K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian. Bay of Plenty population estimates moved +1.6% in the year ended June 2024, after averaging +1.7% a year from 2018 to 2023, which should be read as a broader regional movement backdrop rather than suburb-level migration precision. The resident employment base moved from 1,557 in 2018 to 1,560 in 2023 (+0.2%), which should be read as a census-to-census employment backdrop rather than a live jobs series. Te Waihanga's December 2025 Pipeline snapshot tracked over 12,000 NZ infrastructure initiatives, with more than 2,700 under construction and transport taking 52% of projected 2026 pipeline spend, which should be read as a broader national delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project list.
Median weekly rent in Rangiuru is $620 (620 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 80% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Rangiuru: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation); 3 schools with avg EQI 491.
In 2026, Rangiuru recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 50% year-on-year.