Kaikohe is a small suburb in Northland with a population of 4,563 and a median age of 31. Median personal income is $28K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples. Northland population estimates moved +0.4% in the year ended June 2025, after moving +1.0% in 2024, which should be read as a broader regional movement backdrop rather than suburb-level migration precision. The resident employment base moved from 1,443 in 2018 to 1,614 in 2023 (+11.9%), which should be read as a census-to-census employment backdrop rather than a live jobs series. Te Waihanga's December 2025 Pipeline snapshot tracked over 12,000 NZ infrastructure initiatives, with more than 2,700 under construction and transport taking 52% of projected 2026 pipeline spend, which should be read as a broader national delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project list.
Livability indicators for Kaikohe: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 7 schools with avg EQI 546.
In 2026, Kaikohe recorded 22 building approvals (12 houses, 10 units), up 0% year-on-year.