Whakaki

NZDep 9
Pop 687Median age 43Wairoa District

Whakaki is a small community in Hawke's Bay with a population of 687 and a median age of 43. Median personal income is $31K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Whakaki is $80 (80 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 13% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Whakaki: NZDep decile 9 (high deprivation).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability13% Affordable
DeprivationDecile 9 High
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$80
House Rent /wk$80
Rent-to-Income13.3%
Lodgements12
1/04/2020
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population687
Median Age43
Household Size
Personal Income$31K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Māori61.3%
European35.4%
Pacific Peoples2.2%
Asian0.7%
MELAA0.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing60
Manufacturing60
Education and Training39
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile9/10
NZDep Score1090
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023