Puketapu-Eskdale

NZDep 2
Pop 2,709Median age 47Hastings District

Puketapu-Eskdale is a small suburb in Hawke's Bay with a population of 2,709 and a median age of 47. Median personal income is $48K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Puketapu-Eskdale: NZDep decile 2 (low deprivation (affluent)); 1 school with avg EQI 421.

In 2026, Puketapu-Eskdale recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 93.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 421 Average
DeprivationDecile 2 Low
Development-93% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,709
Median Age47
Household Size
Personal Income$48K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European81.7%
Māori15.0%
Pacific Peoples1.5%
Asian1.2%
MELAA0.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing195
Construction180
Manufacturing174
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI421
Total Students229
State1
Puketapu School (Hawkes Bay)Full Primary · State · EQI 421 · 229 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile2/10
NZDep Score924
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-93.3%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023