Ōhaeawai-Waimate North

Pop 1,251Median age 46Far North District

Ōhaeawai-Waimate North is a small community in Northland with a population of 1,251 and a median age of 46. Median personal income is $37K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Ōhaeawai-Waimate North is $550 (550 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 77% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Ōhaeawai-Waimate North: 2 schools with avg EQI 491.

In 2026, Ōhaeawai-Waimate North recorded 2 building approvals (1 house, 1 unit), up 100% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability77% Stretched
School QualityEQI 491 Below Average
Development+100% Accelerating
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$550
House Rent /wk$550
Rent-to-Income76.9%
Lodgements12
1/10/2024
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,251
Median Age46
Household Size
Personal Income$37K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European57.7%
Māori37.6%
Pacific Peoples2.6%
Asian1.8%
MELAA0.4%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing117
Retail Trade66
Construction63
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI491
Total Students150
State2
Ohaeawai SchoolContributing · State · EQI 491 · 150 students
Te Kura ā Iwi o Te Waimate (Proposed opening date: 2027-04-27)Full Primary · State
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)2
  Houses1
  Units1
YoY Change+100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023