Matawaia-Taumarere

NZDep 10
Pop 1,473Median age 39Far North District

Matawaia-Taumarere is a small community in Northland with a population of 1,473 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $29K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.

Livability indicators for Matawaia-Taumarere: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation).

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

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development-67% Slowing
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,473
Median Age39
Household Size
Personal Income$29K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Māori54.3%
European40.2%
Pacific Peoples4.3%
Asian1.0%
MELAA0.2%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Education and Training87
Health Care and Social Assistance78
Manufacturing75
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1171
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-66.7%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023