Kaitāia East

Pop 2,478Median age 31Far North District

Kaitāia East is a small suburb in Northland with a population of 2,478 and a median age of 31. Median personal income is $29K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Kaitāia East is $568 (568 houses, 370 units). This represents approximately 103% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Kaitāia East: 2 schools with avg EQI 542.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability103% Stretched
School QualityEQI 542 Below Average
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$568
House Rent /wk$568
Unit Rent /wk$370
Rent-to-Income102.6%
Lodgements42
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population2,478
Median Age31
Household Size
Personal Income$29K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Māori55.2%
European35.6%
Pacific Peoples5.8%
Asian3.2%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Retail Trade123
Health Care and Social Assistance123
Construction93
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg EQI542
Total Students505
State2
Kaitaia SchoolContributing · State · EQI 544 · 289 students
Kaitaia IntermediateIntermediate · State · EQI 541 · 216 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023