Taharua is a small community in Hawke's Bay with a population of 81 and a median age of 31. Median personal income is $55K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Taharua: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation).

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