Karikari Peninsula

Pop 1,686Median age 50Far North District

Karikari Peninsula is a small community in Northland with a population of 1,686 and a median age of 50. Median personal income is $29K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Māori, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Karikari Peninsula is $620 (620 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 113% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Karikari Peninsula: 1 school with avg EQI 490.

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability113% Stretched
School QualityEQI 490 Below Average
Development-100% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$620
House Rent /wk$620
Rent-to-Income113.1%
Lodgements12
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,686
Median Age50
Household Size
Personal Income$29K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European56.5%
Māori38.4%
Pacific Peoples3.7%
Asian1.1%
MELAA0.3%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Construction99
Education and Training72
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing69
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg EQI490
Total Students101
State1
Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia)Full Primary · State · EQI 490 · 101 students
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change-100%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023