Hexton

NZDep 3
Pop 3,201Median age 41Gisborne District

Hexton is a small suburb in Gisborne with a population of 3,201 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $46K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Hexton: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)); 2 schools with avg EQI 449.

In 2026, Hexton recorded 2 building approvals (2 houses, 0 units), down 86.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 449 Average
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development-87% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,201
Median Age41
Household Size
Personal Income$46K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European70.5%
Māori23.1%
Pacific Peoples3.0%
Asian2.7%
MELAA0.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing396
Construction198
Health Care and Social Assistance177
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI449
Total Students239
State2
Makauri SchoolContributing · State · EQI 438 · 151 students
Ormond SchoolContributing · State · EQI 460 · 88 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score938
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)2
  Houses2
YoY Change-86.7%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023