Horahora

NZDep 8
Pop 1,653Median age 35Whangarei District

Horahora is a small community in Northland with a population of 1,653 and a median age of 35. Median personal income is $37K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Asian.

Livability indicators for Horahora: NZDep decile 8 (high deprivation); 1 school with avg EQI 534.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 534 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 8 High
Development-100% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,653
Median Age35
Household Size
Personal Income$37K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European51.8%
Māori25.7%
Asian18.9%
Pacific Peoples3.1%
MELAA0.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance225
Public Administration and Safety105
Construction78
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI534
Total Students302
State1
Hora Hora School (Te Mai)Contributing · State · EQI 534 · 302 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile8/10
NZDep Score1059
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023