Waipāwa

Pop 2,334Median age 41Central Hawke's Bay District

Waipāwa is a small suburb in Hawke's Bay with a population of 2,334 and a median age of 41. Median personal income is $38K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Waipāwa is $640 (640 houses, 390 units). This represents approximately 88% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Waipāwa: 1 school with avg EQI 482.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability88% Stretched
School QualityEQI 482 Below Average
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$640
House Rent /wk$640
Unit Rent /wk$390
Rent-to-Income87.8%
Lodgements24
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,334
Median Age41
Household Size
Personal Income$38K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European70.7%
Māori22.1%
Pacific Peoples4.8%
Asian1.6%
MELAA0.8%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing141
Construction135
Retail Trade126
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI482
Total Students320
State1
Waipawa SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 482 · 320 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023