Kaitāia West

Pop 3,477Median age 34Far North District

Kaitāia West is a small suburb in Northland with a population of 3,477 and a median age of 34. Median personal income is $28K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Kaitāia West is $420 (420 houses, 350 units). This represents approximately 77% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Kaitāia West: 3 schools with avg EQI 507.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability77% Stretched
School QualityEQI 507 Below Average
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$420
House Rent /wk$420
Unit Rent /wk$350
Rent-to-Income76.9%
Lodgements51
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,477
Median Age34
Household Size
Personal Income$28K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Māori51.8%
European37.0%
Pacific Peoples8.0%
Asian2.9%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Health Care and Social Assistance210
Retail Trade180
Education and Training153
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg EQI507
Total Students1,056
State2
State : Integrated1
Kaitaia CollegeSecondary (Year 9-15) · State · EQI 522 · 759 students
Pompallier Catholic SchoolFull Primary · State : Integrated · EQI 462 · 151 students
TKKM o PukemiroComposite · State · EQI 537 · 146 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023