Kāeo

Pop 1,299Median age 44Far North District

Kāeo is a small community in Northland with a population of 1,299 and a median age of 44. Median personal income is $28K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Kāeo: 2 schools with avg EQI 533.

In 2026, Kāeo recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 66.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
School QualityEQI 533 Below Average
Development-67% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,299
Median Age44
Household Size
Personal Income$28K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European53.0%
Māori40.8%
Pacific Peoples4.8%
Asian1.3%
MELAA0.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing84
Construction75
Health Care and Social Assistance69
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI533
Total Students234
State2
Kaeo SchoolContributing · State · EQI 526 · 133 students
Whangaroa CollegeSecondary (Year 7-15) · State · EQI 540 · 101 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-66.7%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023