Frasertown-Ruakituri

NZDep 9
Pop 879Median age 37Wairoa District

Frasertown-Ruakituri is a small community in Hawke's Bay with a population of 879 and a median age of 37. Median personal income is $34K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Frasertown-Ruakituri: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation); 3 schools with avg EQI 499.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 499 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development+0% Steady
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population879
Median Age37
Household Size
Personal Income$34K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European56.4%
Māori42.1%
Pacific Peoples1.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing186
Manufacturing45
Education and Training36
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg EQI499
Total Students126
State3
Frasertown SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 479 · 106 students
Ohuka SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 523 · 11 students
Ruakituri SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 494 · 9 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1073
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023