Springfield South

NZDep 2
Pop 1,971Median age 43Rotorua District

Springfield South is a small community in Bay of Plenty with a population of 1,971 and a median age of 43. Median personal income is $51K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Springfield South is $670 (670 houses, 250 units). This represents approximately 68% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Springfield South: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 415.

In 2026, Springfield South recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability68% Stretched
School QualityEQI 415 Average
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$670
House Rent /wk$670
Unit Rent /wk$250
Rent-to-Income67.9%
Lodgements24
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,971
Median Age43
Household Size
Personal Income$51K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European66.8%
Māori21.6%
Asian8.5%
Pacific Peoples2.3%
MELAA0.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance147
Professional, Scientific and Technical108
Construction105
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI415
Total Students481
State1
Otonga Road SchoolContributing · State · EQI 415 · 481 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score932
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023