Kaiti South is a small suburb in Gisborne with a population of 3,222 and a median age of 32. Median personal income is $32K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples. Gisborne population estimates moved +1.4% in the year ended June 2024, after averaging +1.2% a year from 2018 to 2023, which should be read as a broader regional movement backdrop rather than suburb-level migration precision. The resident employment base moved from 1,242 in 2018 to 1,395 in 2023 (+12.3%), which should be read as a census-to-census employment backdrop rather than a live jobs series. Te Waihanga's December 2025 Pipeline snapshot tracked over 12,000 NZ infrastructure initiatives, with more than 2,700 under construction and transport taking 52% of projected 2026 pipeline spend, which should be read as a broader national delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project list.
Median weekly rent in Kaiti South is $650 (650 houses, 570 units). This represents approximately 106% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Kaiti South: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 535.
In 2026, Kaiti South recorded 4 building approvals (0 houses, 4 units), up 100% year-on-year.