Whakatāne West

Pop 3,444Median age 32Whakatane District

Whakatāne West is a small suburb in Bay of Plenty with a population of 3,444 and a median age of 32. Median personal income is $35K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Whakatāne West is $565 (565 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 84% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Whakatāne West: 2 schools with avg EQI 496.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability84% Stretched
School QualityEQI 496 Below Average
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$565
House Rent /wk$565
Rent-to-Income84.2%
Lodgements33
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,444
Median Age32
Household Size
Personal Income$35K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European47.7%
Māori43.6%
Pacific Peoples4.9%
Asian3.3%
MELAA0.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance207
Construction174
Retail Trade165
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI496
Total Students820
State2
Whakatane IntermediateIntermediate · State · EQI 486 · 586 students
James Street SchoolContributing · State · EQI 507 · 234 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023