Rotorua Central

NZDep 10
Pop 513Median age 41Rotorua District

Rotorua Central is a small community in Bay of Plenty with a population of 513 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $34K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Rotorua Central is $545 (0 houses, 550 units). This represents approximately 84% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Rotorua Central: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 522.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability84% Stretched
School QualityEQI 522 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$545
Unit Rent /wk$550
Rent-to-Income84.3%
Lodgements24
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population513
Median Age41
Household Size
Personal Income$34K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European39.9%
Māori35.4%
Asian20.2%
Pacific Peoples3.0%
MELAA1.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Accommodation and Food84
Health Care and Social Assistance30
Education and Training24
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI522
Total Students373
State1
Rotorua SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 522 · 373 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1126
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023