Taradale Central is a small suburb in Hawke's Bay with a population of 2,637 and a median age of 51. Median personal income is $36K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian. Hawke's Bay population estimates moved +1.2% in the year ended June 2024, after averaging +1.2% a year from 2018 to 2023, which should be read as a broader regional movement backdrop rather than suburb-level migration precision. The resident employment base moved from 1,107 in 2018 to 1,194 in 2023 (+7.9%), which should be read as a census-to-census employment backdrop rather than a live jobs series. Te Waihanga's December 2025 Pipeline snapshot tracked over 12,000 NZ infrastructure initiatives, with more than 2,700 under construction and transport taking 52% of projected 2026 pipeline spend, which should be read as a broader national delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project list.
Median weekly rent in Taradale Central is $700 (700 houses, 375 units). This represents approximately 101% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Taradale Central: NZDep decile 4 (moderate deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 515.
In 2026, Taradale Central recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), down 100% year-on-year.