Wairakei West is a small suburb in Bay of Plenty with a population of 3,072 and a median age of 31. Median personal income is $45K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Livability indicators for Wairakei West: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 443.
In 2026, Wairakei West recorded 7 building approvals (1 house, 6 units), down 90.4% year-on-year.
Wairakei West is a small suburb in Bay of Plenty with a population of 3,072 and a median age of 31. Median personal income is $45K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.
Livability indicators for Wairakei West: NZDep decile 5 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 443.
In 2026, Wairakei West recorded 7 building approvals (1 house, 6 units), down 90.4% year-on-year.