Utuhina

NZDep 8
Pop 1,542Median age 36Rotorua District

Utuhina is a small community in Bay of Plenty with a population of 1,542 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $40K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Median weekly rent in Utuhina is $620 (620 houses, 500 units). This represents approximately 81% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Utuhina: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 415.

In 2026, Utuhina recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 50% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability81% Stretched
School QualityEQI 415 Average
DeprivationDecile 8 High
Development-50% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$620
House Rent /wk$620
Unit Rent /wk$500
Rent-to-Income80.8%
Lodgements18
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,542
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$40K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European41.7%
Māori31.0%
Asian19.1%
Pacific Peoples7.5%
MELAA0.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance111
Manufacturing96
Accommodation and Food93
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI415
Total Students1,105
State : Integrated1
John Paul CollegeSecondary (Year 7-15) · State : Integrated · EQI 415 · 1,105 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile8/10
NZDep Score1035
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-50%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023