Bridge Pa

NZDep 9
Pop 1,374Median age 35Hastings District

Bridge Pa is a small community in Hawke's Bay with a population of 1,374 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $24K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Bridge Pa is $180 (180 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 39% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Bridge Pa: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 2 schools with avg EQI 538.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability39% Moderate
School QualityEQI 538 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$180
House Rent /wk$180
Rent-to-Income39.3%
Lodgements12
1/01/2023
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,374
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$24K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Māori50.6%
European38.3%
Pacific Peoples6.6%
Asian4.4%
MELAA0.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing117
Manufacturing93
Health Care and Social Assistance54
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI538
Total Students333
State2
TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki HeretaungaComposite · State · EQI 552 · 233 students
Bridge Pa SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 523 · 100 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1075
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023