Ōtara-Tirohanga

Pop 1,407Median age 42Ōpōtiki District

Ōtara-Tirohanga is a small community in Bay of Plenty with a population of 1,407 and a median age of 42. Median personal income is $33K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Ōtara-Tirohanga is $550 (550 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 87% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Ōtara-Tirohanga: 1 school with avg EQI 519.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability87% Stretched
School QualityEQI 519 Below Average
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$550
House Rent /wk$550
Rent-to-Income87.2%
Lodgements12
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,407
Median Age42
Household Size
Personal Income$33K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European50.3%
Māori45.7%
Pacific Peoples2.2%
Asian1.2%
MELAA0.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing228
Construction66
Health Care and Social Assistance54
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI519
Total Students65
State1
Te Kura o ŌmarumutuFull Primary · State · EQI 519 · 65 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023