Doubtless Bay

Pop 2,631Median age 55Far North District

Doubtless Bay is a small suburb in Northland with a population of 2,631 and a median age of 55. Median personal income is $29K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Doubtless Bay: 2 schools with avg EQI 512.

In 2026, Doubtless Bay recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 92.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 512 Below Average
Development-92% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,631
Median Age55
Household Size
Personal Income$29K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European64.1%
Māori28.7%
Pacific Peoples3.9%
Asian2.7%
MELAA0.6%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction135
Retail Trade120
Education and Training114
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI512
Total Students580
State2
Taipa Area SchoolComposite · State · EQI 530 · 434 students
Mangonui SchoolContributing · State · EQI 495 · 146 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-92.3%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023