Wairoa is a small suburb in Hawke's Bay with a population of 4,707 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $31K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.
Median weekly rent in Wairoa is $450 (450 houses, 360 units). This represents approximately 75% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Wairoa: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 6 schools with avg EQI 533; 1 hospital nearby.
In 2026, Wairoa recorded 2 building approvals (0 houses, 2 units), down 93.5% year-on-year.
Wairoa is a small suburb in Hawke's Bay with a population of 4,707 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $31K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.
Median weekly rent in Wairoa is $450 (450 houses, 360 units). This represents approximately 75% of median weekly personal income.
Livability indicators for Wairoa: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 6 schools with avg EQI 533; 1 hospital nearby.
In 2026, Wairoa recorded 2 building approvals (0 houses, 2 units), down 93.5% year-on-year.