Irongate

NZDep 3
Pop 357Median age 39Hastings District

Irongate is a small community in Hawke's Bay with a population of 357 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $38K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Pacific Peoples, Māori.

Livability indicators for Irongate: NZDep decile 3 (low deprivation (affluent)).

In 2026, Irongate recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 3 Low
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population357
Median Age39
Household Size
Personal Income$38K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European57.5%
Pacific Peoples23.9%
Māori13.4%
Asian4.5%
MELAA0.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing93
Manufacturing24
Construction24
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile3/10
NZDep Score947
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023